BELZONA PROTECTS 4 NEW STERN TUBES

KHIA ID: 4053

Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Carbon Steel

Customer Location: Leading manufacturer of marine equipment, Spain
Application Date: July 2012

Products:
Belzona 1111 (Supermetal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetaglide)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem: Erosion and corrosion protection required for the internal surfaces.

Photograph Descriptions

Stern tubes before the application
Internal surface of the stern tube grit blasted
First coat of Blezona 5811 applied and application of first coat of Belzona 1341 in process to the end section
Application completed

Application Situation

Four newly fabricated stern tubes for naval vessel.

Application Method

Application was carried out in accordance with System Leaflet SOS-2. Belzona® 1111 used to fair welds etc. Belzona® 5811 used in central section to provide corrosion protection. Belzona® 1341 used in end sections where erosion is an added factor.

Belzona Facts

The customer had previously used conventional paint systems to coat. However, following the proven success of the material on similar applications, Belzona products were specified by the client to ensure a long-lasting solution to corrosion.

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