RESEATING NEW RUDDER BEARING WITH BELZONA
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Cast Iron housing & Bronze bearing
Customer Location: Dockyard, Bulgaria
Application Date: June, 2010
Products:
Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: Corrosion damage and severe wear led to destruction of the old bearing and irregular form of the housing leading to increased annular space between the new manufactured bearing and the housing.
Photograph Descriptions
- Bronze bearing machined and ready to be inserted in to the housing
- Centralizing of the bearing in progress
- Bae of bearing sealed with Belzona® 1221
- Finished application after injection of Belzona® 1321
Application Situation
Installation of new bronze bearing in oversized bearing housing.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-9. The injection was through flexible hose placed into the four channels made in the back of the bearing.
Belzona Facts
Belzona saved time and money against expensive machining of the housing and supply of larger bronze bush. No alternative was fast enough to compete. This standard repair procedure eliminates galvanic corrosion and provides long term location of the bearing.
