BELZONA PROTECTS KEEL COOLER

KHIA ID: 4787
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Tug Boat Operator, BC, Canada
Application Date: November 2009
Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem: Bi-metallic corrosion was attacking the metal surfaces of the keel cooler. The metal surface had become badly pitted.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. The inside of the keel cooler was showing signs of severe corrosion
  2. The eroded areas were rebuilt with Belzona 1311
  3. Finally the entire cooler area was protected with 2 coats of Belzona 1341 
Application Situation
Keel cooler of a tug boat.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-1.
Belzona Facts
Applications of this kind have shown that the use of Belzona Ceramic Metals will protect and extend the service life of this equipment for many years saving enormous amounts of dry docking and replacement costs in the process.
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