300 pipe joints in a 250-metre-long internal cast iron rainwater stack suffering with corrosion are sealed, avoiding a total system replacement during the refurbishment of an office block
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Case Study: Corrosion Protection of 600mm Ductile Pipe & Outlets in Underground Pumping Station
Corrosion protection measures are made to a ductile pipe system including three outlets and six flanges in an underground pumping station operated by a UK water company
Case Study: Underground 600mm Concrete Water Main Pipe Break Repair in Canada
A city authority in Canada repair a break in an underground 600mm diameter concrete pipe at the exact point it passed through a wall, significantly reducing levels of water loss
Case Study: Repair of 1.05-Metre Long Crack in Cast Iron Downpipe at UK Hospital
A 1.05-metre long crack in a cast iron downpipe leaking rainwater into a wall cavity at a hospital is repaired in under 30 minutes with no disruption to patients and staff
SylPad Pressure Resistance Multiplier
SylPad Pressure Resistance Multiplier – For High Pressure Live Leak Repair SylPad is used in conjunction with Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape when making a live leak repair on high pressure pipework in excess of 150mm diameter. It better concentrates the elastic force of the tape directly over the hole in the pipe, increasing Wrap & Seal pressure resistance by up to three times.Continue reading
Video: How to protect surfaces and parts from abrasion and impact using WearShield Epoxy Paste
Demonstration video showing the effectiveness of WearShield Epoxy Paste in forming an alumina-reinforced layer over surfaces to protect against abrasion, impact and wear
Rebuilding Threads – How to Repair and Rebuild a Stripped Thread
Stripped threads can be repaired and rebuilt in under one hour so that worn components fasten together again effectively using Industrial Metal Rapid 5 Minute Epoxy Paste
Shaft Repair – Rebuild & Repair Damaged, Worn or Scored Shaft
A damaged shaft can be repaired by rebuilding the scored section with Titanium Supergrade HT, an epoxy paste specifically formulated for high compressive strength
Keyway Repair – How to Rebuild a Damaged Keyway
Rebuild keyways which have become worn and oversized using Titanium Supergrade HT Epoxy Paste to prevent stress on couplings, vibrations and misalignment
Metal Crack Repair – Filling Stress Crack to Restore Integrity
A hairline crack in a metal surface can be drilled, opened and then filled with a Sylmasta Epoxy Compound to restore strength and integrity to equipment and machine parts