In the latest edition of the Journal of Surface Coatings Australia, Belzona’s Ella Cockerill discusses the role polymeric solutions play to support a more sustainable marine industry.
Click the link below to discover how Belzona has successfully reduced underwater noise pollution caused by propeller-induced cavitation and ship engines by repairing and protecting cavitated propellers and addressing engine choking issues.
Belzona Composites and Coatings for the Marine Industry
Belzona’s comprehensive range of rapid and cold-curing marine coatings and metal repair composites has been used by the marine industry for over 60 years.
Rudder repair and protection
Rudders suffering from erosion and corrosion are repaired and improved using Belzona’s metal rebuilding composites and epoxy coatings. With insulating properties their erosion resistant products will stop corrosion and limit the effect of the erosive forces. Cavitation is combatted with a coating system combining Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) and Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer).
Marine propulsion system protection and rebuilding
The marine propulsion systems vary depending on the type of vessel, but they all suffer from cavitation problems. Belzona offer metal rebuilding and resurfacing products to reclaim lost substrate. Protect kort nozzles, jet tubes, and propellers from future attack with erosion, corrosion and cavitation resistant materials.
Engine repair
Marine engines commonly suffer from cracked casings and cooling problems. Cavitation and corrosion occurs heavily around the cylinder blocks and liners. These problems can be resolved with our high temperature repair composites and coatings which reclaim and protect damaged areas, extending the engine life.
Shimming and chocking
Precise alignment and anchorage of heavy ship propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery and other heavy equipment can be achieved using the chocking, backing and levelling compound Belzona 7111 (Marine Grade). This pourable material resists pressure, impact and vibrations, providing a reliable foundation for heavy machinery and equipment in the marine environment.
About Rezitech
Established in 1968, Rezitech is the sole Australian Distributor for Belzona. Rezitech offers a comprehensive range of industrial protective coatings and epoxy metal repair composites to many different industries including: marine, oil and gas, mining, power and facilities maintenance, amongst others.
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