| Belzona Protects Stern Tube (Bearing Area) On A Us Navy Ship | | | Industry:Marine (MRNE) | | | Application:Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS) | | | Customer Location:Portland, ON, USA | | | Application Date:May 2015 | | | Application Situation:Stern Tube on a U.S. Navy Ship | | | Problem:The U.S. Navy required superior protection against erosion and corrosion in the bearing area of the stern tube when the ship was dry docked. | | | Products:Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) | | | Substrate:Steel | | | Application Method:The stern tube was grit blasted to an SSPC-SP10 and then the damaged areas were filled with Belzona 1111. Belzona 1341 was then brushed on and followed with a roller to maintain a consistent run-out tolerance. | | | Belzona Facts:Belzona lasts through the expected time between 5 year Stern Tube inspections by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). | | | Photographs Description
- Stern tube of the ship after tail shaft removed
- Inspection after grit blasting
- First coat of Belzona 1341
- Completed application
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