KEEPING AFLOAT WITH BELZONA
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Rubber
Customer Location: Oil Rig Operator.
Application Date: March 2001
Products:
Belzona© 2311 (SR Elastomer)
Problem: Damaged due to collision with other objects such as boats, flotsam etc.
Photograph Descriptions
- Surface prepared
- Area marked up, ready for the Belzona
- Finished repair
Application Situation
Sponson (An air bag or floatation device) attached to a fast rescue craft.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-12.
Belzona Facts
Every repair with Belzona here saves the purchase of a new sponson at a cost of £400.00. The added bonus was that the repairs could be done at sea allowing the rescue craft to remain in service. This method of repair was used until the craft were taken out of service.
