Marine Welding
When it comes to marine fabrication and marine welding, our clients rely on our expertise and recognise our fully customised service, innovative designs, attention to detail, and rapid turnaround.
With our vast industry experience, fully trained and certified welders, and commitment to customer satisfaction; BPE has the equipment, skill, and willingness to tackle any marine welding challenge or requirement.
Black Products Engineering is the leading welding Brisbane expert when it comes to aluminium welding, welding stainless steel, and sheet metal fabrication. We have solidified our reputation within the industry for vessel modifications, hull extensions, structural work, refits, and repairs. We offer customised, made-to-measure solutions for all your commercial and leisure marine welding needs.
Our marine welding services apply to
- Fuel Tanks
- Gangways
- Handrails
- Balustrades
- Grab Rails
- Bait Boards
- Bow Rails
- Rod Holders
- Snapper Racks
- Bollards
- Rocket Launchers
- Ski Poles
- Swim Platforms
- Masts
- Duckboards
- Ladders
- Water Tanks
- Canopies
We understand how important it is to feel confident and worry free when it comes to welding procedure and welding safety. Our dedicated staff invests the time and energy necessary to be well prepared for any unique requests or special concerns our clients may have. We supply all the equipment and skills necessary to tackle just about every type of job our clients have for us, no matter how big or small it may be.
About Marine Welding
Marine welding, or underwater welding, also known as hyperbaric welding; was first invented in the early 1930s and is still used to maintain and repair fully or partially submerged marine structures.
Inland hyperbaric welders may work on small boats, dams, and bridges. Offshore welders, on the other hand, must deal with vessels, oil installations, pipelines, and underwater habitats. They might be required to weld at nuclear power stations as well.
The underwater welding process is comparable to that on land. Both utilize the same basic equipment and procedures. As a result, many underwater welders are taught to become professional welders before learning commercial diving.
Most people think of underwater welding as a job that is done while the diver is entirely immersed in water. In some ways, this is true. However, the vast majority of underwinding welding is conducted under dry conditions.
In dry welding, a hyperbaric chamber is used to generate a dry atmosphere. Dry welding is completed in a dry atmosphere that comprises a variety of gases rather than in the presence of water. Dry welding provides improved quality and dependability.
Wet welding is sometimes necessary. It is determined by a variety of factors, including the urgency of repairs and the extent of access to the welding region. However, it’s better to think of wet welding as a last resort.
This is due to several factors. The most important factor is that there is a high risk of welding in the presence of water. There’s also the danger of poor weld quality caused by wet welding. Due to rapid heat dissipation to the surrounding water, the welded junction may cool too rapidly, causing it to overheat.
When welded joints are cooled too rapidly, there is a chance of cracking and other joint problems. The cooling rate must be precisely controlled in order for the most durable, defect-free welded joints to be created. This is not possible while the process takes place in the presence of water.