Stern Tube – Stop Water Ingress
Water ingress damages the system as it causes less lubricity and more corrosion. In ABCON, we offer a simple, easy and efficient solution adressing this issue. By adding 5-10% (by volume) of our ABCON MARINE-STERN TUBE SL (Stop Leak) to existing systems oil, the content developed from teflon and other complex particles, create a barrier on the surface of the damaged seal ring. This stops water ingress and leakages.
We have a broad assortment of products that work with all types of stern tubes. They all stop leaks and water ingress on stern tube seals and other similar systems where mineral based engine oil or Bio degradable oil is used.
Lip Seas
- With smaller water ingress (below 15 liters/day), we recommend our ABCON MARINE STERN TUBE SL.
- With larger water ingress (between 15-50 liters/day), we suggest our ABCON MARINE STERN TUBE SLL
- With major water ingress (between 50-100 liters/day), we advise you the use of our ABCON MARINE STERN TUBE SLLL
Face Seals
- For face seals we have our ABCON MARINE-STERN TUBE CSL which is designed to stop leaks and water ingress in small and large Cedervall type seals (below 100 liters/day).
Properties of STERN TUBE SL
The unique properties of our Stop Leak products are their abilities to produce a teflon barrier on the leaking area as well as reducing wear and tear. It also protects again corrosion. It is environmentally friendly as it reduces leakages.
Function
The high content of teflon particles produce a teflon layer where the seal ring is damaged. consequently, the water ingress / leakage is significantly reduced or stopped all together when our product is added. With water in the lube oil, the stern tube paste will provide a substantial safety margin, as teflon maintains its lubrication properties even in water. Furthermore, our products reduce wear and tear and protect against corrosion.
They can be blended with all types of mineral lubrication oil and can be used with all types of stern tube seal materials.
Bio Based Versions
Our products are also available in Bio degradable oil based versions with both saturated and unsaterated ester. They all comply with the 2013 EPA VGP requirements as environmentally acceptable. Depending on the degree of water ingress, we provide consultance in terms of how you should handle your equipment and apply our products. They are all named with a B (BSL, BSLL, BSLLL, BCSL).
Our products are easy to handle and can be applied by the staff on board the vessel.
When assembling systems with rubber seals a much higher protection can be established by using ABCON MARINE SEAL PROTECT+ on all seal surfaces.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions about your case, please, do not hesitate to contact us. We provide individual consultance based on your specific situation. If you want more detailed product information or need a professional perspective on your case, please, contact us by e-mail: info@abcon.eu. or sales@mymarine.gr