Belzona repairs pitted engine cylinders

KHIA ID: 7553

Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Cast iron

Customer Location: Shipyard, Glasgow, Scotland
Application Date: May 2017

Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem: Weld repairs would be problematic & time consuming on this area. They would also not solve the original issue of corrosion.

Photograph Descriptions

1. The Engine block

2. Close up of pitting damage

3. Areas after grit blasting

4. Application of Belzona 1111

Application Situation

An engine block for a tugboat was found to have pitting around the cylinders.

Application Method

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflet ENC-5 and ENC-6. The areas were grit blasted before Belzona 1111 was used to build up the pitted areas. The material was built up proud of the areas & then machined back on a large lathe.

Belzona Facts

The Belzona repairs rebuilt the lost metal with no risk of distortion or further damage to the casing. Belzona 1111 being corrosion resistant ensures a long term repair free from the original corrosion problems.

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