Belzona Propeller Repair - Tugboat
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Port Authority, Egypt
Application Date: June 2005
Products:
Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: The propellers were severely corroded-eroded. A previous coating had failed; holes and pitting were found in many locations.
Photograph Descriptions
- General view of the tugboat
- Erosion-corrosion evident
- Surface after blasting
- Application of Belzona to protect the propellers
Application Situation
Voith Schneider® Propellers on a large tugboat.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets SOS-1 and SOS-2.
Belzona Facts
Welded joints were the most severely damaged areas, but additional welding to repair the problem would cause heat distortion and unnaceptable delay in drydock. Belzona was the best solution to repair and protect this equipment.
