BELZONA REBUILDS ERODED RUDDER BUSHINGS
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Cast Iron and bronze
Customer Location: BC, Canada
Application Date: January 2014
Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: The bushing areas had suffered serious bi-metallic erosion.
Photograph Descriptions
- The eroded bronze bushing removed.
- Bushing fitted for a dry run.
- Belzona 1111 applied and the whole assembly squeezed into place using a purpose made clamp.
- Completed application.
Application Situation
Rudder bushings
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-3.
Belzona Facts
Using Belzona 1111 saved many hours of dry docking time. It also reduced the possibility of bi-metallic corrosion from recurring.
