Belzona® Repairs Kamewa Impeller Duct

Industry:

Marine (MRNE)

Application:

Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)

Customer Location:

National ferry operator, Italy

Application Date:

FEBRUARY 2006

Application Situation:

Kamewa jet drive on high speed passenger ferry operating on lake Como

Problem:

Deep erosion on the impeller duct lining

Products:

Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer)

Substrate:

Polyurethane

Application Method:

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

Belzona Facts:

The Belzona repair was carried out without having to dismount the entire propulsion unit saving and estimated €150,000 and ensuring minimal disruption to normal service. Belzona® 2311 has excellent adhesion to the polyurethane lining together with excellent cavitation resistance to ensure a long term effective repair.

Photographs Description

1. View of the high speed ferry
2. Conditioning the substrate underway
3. Close up of the application
4. Completed application