Belzona Repairs Winch Housing on a Ship

KHIA ID: 9768

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

Customer Location: NSW Australia
Application Date: October 2023

Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal),Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem: The base of winch housing was suffering from corrosion, raising concerns sea water would contact critical electrical equipment below.

Winch housing in question

Surface preparation prior to the application of Belzona system

Surface rebuilt with Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

The rebuilt surface was overcoated with Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Application Situation

Base of winch housing needed to be rebuilt and coated as there were concerns that sea water will reach critical electrical equipment below.

Application Method

Abrasive blasting was not an option for this repair. Belzona 1111 (Super Metal) and Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier) were recommended with a minimum required surface preparation of SSPC-SP11.

Belzona Facts

This application was completed onsite by ship contractors in three days, enabling a quick return to service.

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