BELZONA RESEATS BEARING BUSHES IN STEERING GEAR
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Cast Iron substrate, Steel flanges and Bronze bush
Customer Location: Ship Dockyard, Bulgaria
Application Date: June, 2008
Products:
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: Bimetallic corrosion caused wear of bush housing with further damage caused by the increased vibration in the rudder steering system.
Photograph Descriptions
- General view of the rudder stearing system
- Close view of the worn housing after blasting
- Reseating of the new bronze bush at the exact position
- Injection of Belzona® 1321 through injection ports in side flanges completed
Application Situation
Two bronze bearing bushes within the Rudder steering system of cargo ship.
Application Method
Application procedures were carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-9. Prefabricated new bronze bushes and side flanges were reseated in their positions and secured by injection with Belzona® 1321.
Belzona Facts
Conventional repair by welding and machining to suitable sizes would be very expensive and time consuming. This repair involving bonding different metal sustrates with Belzona eliminates galvanic corrosion and is proven to be fast and safe, saving money by reducing docking time.
