| Bow Truster Repair With Belzona | | | Industry:Marine (MRNE) | | | Application:Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS) | | | Customer Location:Dockyard, Bulgaria | | | Application Date:November, 2009 | | | Application Situation:Bow thruster of cargo vessel | | | Problem:Erosion/corrosion effects made severe pitting damage to the whole bow thruster and supporting pillar due to bad cathodic protection. | | | Products:Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal) | | | Substrate:Cast iron | | | Application Method:Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets SOS-1 and 2. | | | Belzona Facts:Replacement of the badly eroded bow thruster body was planned for the next dry-dock but immediate replacement was not an option due to delivery time constraints. Belzona was chosen for its durable, fast and inexpensive application. The whole repair was done within a 48 hour period, restoring an even surface profile with additional protective coating for long erosion/corrosion resistance. | | | Photographs Description
- General view of bow thruster
- Belzona® 1311 used to rebuild damaged surface and restore profile
- First coat of Belzona® 1321 applied
- Second coat of Belzona® 1321 applied to complete application
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