BELZONA PROTECTS STERN TUBE (BEARING AREA) ON A US NAVY SHIP

KHIA ID: 5663
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Portland, ON, USA
Application Date: May 2015
Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

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.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Stern tube of the ship after tail shaft removed
  2. Inspection after grit blasting
  3. First coat of Belzona 1341
  4. Completed application
Application Situation
Stern Tube on a U.S. Navy Ship
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).
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