{"id":13186,"date":"2021-10-20T12:10:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T11:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/?p=13186"},"modified":"2021-10-19T11:44:07","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T10:44:07","slug":"when-silence-cant-be-golden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/blog\/when-silence-cant-be-golden\/","title":{"rendered":"When silence CAN\u2019T be golden\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>We were recently contacted by an offshore operator who needed a new Primary Reactive Spark Arrestor Silencer for one of their engines.<\/h3>\n<p>We got busy sourcing it and discovered that the silencers available on the market were made of an incompatible metal, meaning the metal in the new silencer would react with the metal on the flange (ANSI 150 CORTEN A) which would lead to galvanic corrosion and failure.<\/p>\n<p>Now we have this information, we can advise the operator and ensure they do not seek straight replacements going forward.<\/p>\n<p><em>So, if it can\u2019t be replaced with an \u201coff the shelf\u201d silencer, what happens next? <\/em><\/p>\n<p>After consulting with a Metallurgist to identify a suitable material for the silencer, we now know the perfect metal for the job and can start the process of manufacturing a bespoke alloy sprayed mild steel silencer for the operator.<\/p>\n<p>This will come with our usual 12-month warranty and be fitted by our engineers when ready.<\/p>\n<p>The point here is simple: when it comes to engines and parts, just because it\u2019s the right <em>part<\/em> for the job, it doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s made of the righ<em>t material<\/em> for it.<\/p>\n<p>And the question is: would your provider point this out to you and carry out the research and manufacturing process to get you the resolution you need?<\/p>\n<h4>If not, <a href=\"https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/contact-bartech\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">let us know<\/a>, we\u2019d be happy to help.<\/h4>\n<p>P.S. 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