BELZONA 1341 SUPERMETALGLIDE PROTECTS RUDDERS

KHIA ID: 5449
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Cast / Steel
Customer Location: BC, Canada
Application Date: February 2006
Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal) Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S Metal) Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)


Problem: Rudders were showing sever metal loss in areas where cavitation attack prevalent .
Photograph Descriptions

1. View of one of the many badly cavitated areas on the two rudders 2. Rebuilding of eroded areas in progress 3. Application of 1st coat of Belzona 1341 in progress 4. Application of 2nd coat of Belzona 1341 completed

Application Situation
Rudders
Application Method
Application carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-1/2
Belzona Facts
The use of Belzona for these types of repairs eliminates the need to weld with all its associated problems. The rebuild process also reduces the time required to complete a repair of this kind.