BELZONA BOAT LIFT TIRE REPAIR
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Rubber
Customer Location: Boat Repair Facility in Florida
Application Date: February 1996
Products:
Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer)
Problem: Tires on lift are actually retreaded aircraft tires. Delamination of the tire tread due to use and exposure to the sun.
Photograph Descriptions
- View of boat lift used to hoist vessels from water
- Tire tread is separating from the tire
- Tire repaired with Belzona® 2311
Application Situation
Drydock boat lift tire
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How Leaflet SHM-9.
Belzona Facts
Tires cost approximately $1,000 each. Two units of Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer) were used to repair the damaged area and to protect the tire from future deterioration. More importantly, it improved the reliability of the boat lift. If the machine is down, this company could be out of business.
