Belzona Diesel Engine Block Restored

Industry:

Marine (MRNE)

Application:

Engines and Casings (ENC)

Customer Location:

Ship Repair Company in Florida

Application Date:

August 1995

Application Situation:

Hitachi diesel engine of a ship

Problem:

Connecting rod went through the side of the casing, severely damaging the engine block

Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Substrate:

Cast steel

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.

Photographs Description

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