Belzona® Rebuilds Eroded Rudder Bushings

Industry:

Marine (MRNE)

Application:

Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)

Customer Location:

BC, Canada

Application Date:

January 2014

Application Situation:

Rudder bushings

Problem:

The bushing areas had suffered serious bi-metallic erosion.

Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Substrate:

Cast Iron and bronze

Application Method:

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-3.

Belzona Facts:

Using Belzona 1111 saved many hours of dry docking time. It also reduced the possibility of bi-metallic corrosion from recurring.

Photographs Description

1. The eroded bronze bushing removed.
2. Bushing fitted for a dry run.
3. Belzona 1111 applied and the whole assembly squeezed into place using a purpose made clamp.
4. Completed application.