REFORMING OF TRANSOM FLANGE WITH BELZONA
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Aluminum
Customer Location: UK ferry operator
Application Date: June 1994
Products:
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: The Transom was distorted by welding following repairs. Jet bowl no longer mated accurately with transom flange.
Photograph Descriptions
- The forming ring being positioned
- Injection of Belzona® 1321 underway
- The perfectly formed flange face awaiting removal of corks
- The jet bowl waiting to be installed
Application Situation
Jet thrust propulsion system on high-speed ferry operating between UK and Ireland
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How system GSS-9.
Belzona Facts
No simple alternative existed. Belzona application completely solved problem with minimum delay allowing ferry to resume regular service.
