BELZONA DIESEL ENGINE BLOCK RESTORED

KHIA ID: 32
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Cast steel
Customer Location: Ship Repair Company in Florida
Application Date: August 1995
Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)


Problem: Connecting rod went through the side of the casing, severely damaging the engine block
Photograph Descriptions

Damaged engine block   In the engine room, work in progress   The finished repair

Application Situation
Hitachi diesel engine of a ship
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How Leaflet ENC-1.
Belzona Facts
Replacement cost of the engine block is greater than $50,000. The total cost of the repair including labor and materials was $5,180. The vessel's owner saved over $45,000.