BELZONA REBUILT MARINE JET DRIVE PROPULSION UNITS

KHIA ID: 5327
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Aluminum
Customer Location: BC, Canada
Application Date: August 2001
Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)


Problem: Bi-metallic corrosion had eroded much of the metal despite the placement of sacrificial zinc anodes on side of units.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Units after blasting showing extent of erosion with center and outer locating ring rebuilt.
  2. Rebuild of other areas in progress using flexible plastic forms and G-clamps.
  3. All rebuilding completed with filing and sanding in progress to ensure smoothness.
  4. Application completed with units protected with 2 coats of Belzona 1341.
Application Situation
Jet drive propulsion units
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-3 and CEP-5.
Belzona Facts
The repair of these units using Belzona was less than the cost of replacement with new units, which saved the fire department many thousands of dollars.