PROTECTING ENGINE BLOCK WITH BELZONA
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Dry docks, Oporto, Portugal
Application Date: March 2005
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT)
Problem: Corrosion in water jacket around cylinder liners.
Photograph Descriptions
- Corroded block with liners removed
- Surface preparation by grit blasting
- Application of Belzona
- Finished application
Application Situation
Engine block from tug boat
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet ENC-6. Belzona® 1111 used to restore profiles before coating with Belzona® 1391 to provide long term erosion corrosion.
Belzona Facts
This client had been delighted with previous application of Belzona so returned to ensure the same high quality finish and performance on these very important components. The client was once again delighted with the outcome when inspected after 4 years.
