BELZONA REBUILDS AND PROTECTS ONBOARD SEAWATER STRAINER

KHIA ID: 676
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Mild steel
Customer Location: International shipping company
Application Date: August 2000
Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem: This vessel was less than three years old. Because of impurities in the metal used, the vessel had suffered major metal loss through bi-metallic corrosion. Up to a 1/4 inch of thickness had been lost in various places
Photograph Descriptions
  1. View of vessel with surface preparation in progress
  2. Application of first coat Belzona® 1321
  3. Application of Belzona® 1311 to all eroded areas
  4. Application of final coat of Belzona® 1321
Application Situation
Sea water strainer
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-5.
Belzona Facts
Failure to attend to the problem would have led to the vessel being condemned, necessitating replacement. The use of Belzona allowed for onboard repairs which would extend the vessel’s life for several years.
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