SylWrap Pipe Repair and Refurbishment Case Studies
SylWrap Leak Repair Kits and the SylWrap Pipe Refurbishment System Case Studies show industry-leading solutions for the repair, maintenance and refurbishment of pipelines worldwide.
Sylmasta work with water companies, wastewater treatment plants, the oil and gas industry, power plants, mines, facilities management teams and other clients to both seal leaks and extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure.
No project is too big or too small. Sylmasta have devised pipe repair programmes for oil refineries in Iraq, Fixed leaks and bursts on public water networks in the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Mexico and Canada. Refurbished major pipe bridges.
Additionally, SylWrap Leak Repair Kits seal leaking copper pipes in domestic kitchens in under 30 minutes even with pressure on.
There is no need for any formal training. The user simply follows the simple two-stage process to make a permanent repair.
Most SylWrap Leak Repair Kits have WRAS approval. This means they are safe to use on pipes and fittings carrying drinking water. SylWrap Leak Repair Kits offer pressure resistance to 30 bar.
Away from leak repair, the SylWrap Pipe Refurbishment System (SPRS) strengthens, rebuilds and protects worn and degraded pipelines. Refurbishing pipes and structures before they fail avoids more costly repairs further down the line.
Repairs using the SPRS can also be designed to conform to ASME PCC-2. This is an important standard for the repair of in-service pressure-retaining equipment and piping in industries where high pressure systems and hazardous pipe content are present.
Sylmasta are always available to offer technical assistance and help formulate a repair method for complex and challenging scenarios.
If you have an application which requires technical advice or have seen a Case Study you would like to know more about, please contact Sylmasta via email or by phoning +44 (0)1444 831459.
SylWrap Leak Repair and Pipe Refurbishment System Case Studies
Plastic Pipe Joint Leaking in Confined Loft Space Solvent Cement Failure Repair
A plastic pipe leaking through weakened solvent cement is repaired inside a loft where the confined space made it impossible for the homeowner to cut out and replace the failed joint
Saudi Arabia Chemical Plant Repair 3 Bar 300mm Stainless Steel Methanol Pipe Leak
Hamco Arabia make a 30 minute repair to a leaking 3 bar 300mm stainless steel methanol pipe, significantly cutting system downtime and lost production at a chemical plant
Domestic Soil Vent Pipe Crack Sealed and Repair Disguised by UK Homeowner
A homeowner in the United Kingdom seals a deep crack in a soil vent pipe before disguising the repair by using AB Original Epoxy Putty to create an imitation sleeve joint
Mexico Wastewater Treatment Plant 300mm Pipeline Repair & Strengthen Programme
A wastewater treatment plant in Mexico launch a major pipe repair programme to seal leaks and strengthen weakened sections of a 300mm steel pipeline running through the site
Hospital Repair 80mm Corrosion Hole in Cast Iron Wastewater Drain Pipe in 15 minutes
A hospital seal a 80mm diameter corrosion hole in a cast iron drain pipe through which bathroom wastewater was pouring into a roof space in a repair taking just 15 minutes
Scotia Gas Networks Protection Programme for Underwater Pipe System Exposed by Scour
Scotia Gas Networks and Sylmasta devise a repair and protection programme for underwater gas pipes buried in riverbeds which become exposed by scour and erosion
UK Domestic Property 25mm Lead Water Pipe Leaking Inside House Wall Repair
A vertical 25mm lead water pipe leaking inside the wall of a house undergoes DIY repair by the homeowner to prevent water damage until the pipe could be replaced with a safer material
Worthington Simpson Pump Repair After Owner Could Find No Spare or Replacement Parts
An old Worthington Simpson pump for which spare parts no longer exist is kept operational by removing corrosion, sealing pinhole leaks and strengthening the interior head casing
Hospital Maintenance Worker Makes Cast Iron Waste Pipe U-Bend Repair from Top of Ladder
From the top of a ladder, a hospital maintenance worker seals a hairline crack across a cast iron waste pipe U-bend located in a confined roof space above a corridor
UAE Luxury Complex Chilled Water Cooling System ABS Leaking Pipe Repair Approval
Superfast Aqua PW and SylWrap HD receive approval after testing for repairing leaking ABS joints in a chilled water district cooling system at a luxury complex in the UAE
Production Facility in United States Repair HVAC Cooling Tower Leak
A leaking HVAC cooling tower is sealed at a production facility after several previous attempts to repair a large crack and significant surface damage inside the structure failed
Underground 100mm Clay Drainage Pipe Repair After Building Work Caused Cracks
An underground 100mm clay drainage pipe is repaired by a homeowner after being left with multiple cracks during building work, one of which almost split the pipe in two
Superfast Aqua PW & SylWrap Leak Repair Passes ASME PCC-2 402-III Qualification Testing
Superfast Aqua PW Epoxy Putty and SylWrap HD make a leak repair qualified to ASME PCC-2 402-III by withstanding pressure increases to 30 bar in multiple tests after sealing a 25mm hole
Industrial Metal & SylWrap Pipe Repair Passes ASME PCC-2 401-III Qualification Testing
Industrial Metal and SylWrap HD are independently tested to pass ASME PCC-2 401-III qualification by rebuilding a pipe weakened by 86% to withstand over 309.6 bar pressure
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Leaking Wastewater in Roof Space Above Hospital Ward Repair
A hospital repair a two-metre long horizontal crack in a 150mm cast iron soil pipe leaking wastewater in a roof space above a ward within 30 minutes of the problem being identified
Railway Operator Repair Damaged Conduit Pipe Carrying Cables Attached Underneath Train
Aluminium conduit housing electrical cables attached underneath a train is repaired after the pipe was torn open by loose ballast flying up from the railway track bed
Stone Damaged Corroded Water Main Supply Pipe Repair at UK Domestic Property
Stone damage and corrosion left a 2-metre long water supply pipe leaking from multiple places underneath a driveway until the homeowner excavated and repaired the line
Golf Club Leaking Dishwasher Drain Pipe Repair in 30 Minutes Before Sunday Lunchtime Rush
An emergency repair made in under 30 minutes to a leaking 50mm plastic dishwasher drain pipe ensures no disruption to the busy Sunday lunchtime service at a golf club
Thailand Power Plant Protect Heat Exchanger Water Box Against Galvanic Corrosion & Cavitation
A power plant protect a heat exchanger water box, tubes and a condenser faceplate against galvanic corrosion and cavitation to remove the need for disruptive annual repairs
Suspension Bridge Steel Water Main Pipe Leaking Expansion Joint Repair
A water company in the UK repair a leaking aluminium expansion joint fitted to a 225mm steel water main pipe carried over a river by a major road suspension bridge
Super Yacht Leaking Bilge Pump Pipe Repair After Corrosion Breached Welded Joint
Corrosion attacked a welded joint in a steel pipe onboard a super yacht, leaving a hole which required emergency repair to keep the boat’s bilge pump system operational
Hawaii Sewer Force Main 30-Metre Section Corroded 450mm Ductile Iron Pipe Repair
A corroded 30-metre section of 450mm ductile iron sewer pipe in an underground vault is refurbished after a previous repair attempt left a 75mm round hole in the line
Nursing Home 150mm Metal Heating Pipe Emergency Live Leak Repair
An emergency live leak repair to a 150mm metal pipe keeps the heating system on and residents warm at a UK nursing home when temperatures were under 10°C.
Narrowboat Engine Heat Exchanger Manifold High Temperature Hole Repair
A 15mm x 15mm hole in a narrowboat engine heat exchanger manifold is sealed by the vessel owner in a repair capable of withstanding high temperatures up to 280°C
Leaking Concrete Flood Defence Wall Repair at Multimillion Pound Scottish Dam
A civil engineering company repair a leaking flood defence wall at a multimillion pound dam in Scotland after an ineffective sealing compound washed away
Oil Refinery Repair Leaking Water Cooling System Attacked by Microbially Induced Corrosion
Sylmasta devise a major pipe repair programme for an oil refinery after microbially induced corrosion left welded joints leaking throughout the water cooling system
Malaysia Water Company 6 Bar Live Leak Repair 300mm Steel Pipe at Treatment Plant
One week after Sylmasta presented to water industry stakeholders in Malaysia, one supplier use their new SylWrap Contractor Case to seal a 6 bar live leak at a treatment plant
City Authority in Canada Repair Underground 600mm Concrete Water Main Pipe Break
A city authority in Canada repair an underground 600mm concrete water main pipe leaking at 2 bar pressure from a break at the exact point the line passed into a wall
Hospital Seal 1.05-Metre Long Crack in Cast Iron Downpipe Leaking Rainwater into Ward
A 1.05-metre long crack in an internal cast iron downpipe leaking rainwater into a hospital ward is sealed within 30 minutes of being discovered with no disruption to patients or staff
Office Block Seals 300 Corroded Pipe Joints in 250-Metre Long Cast Iron Rainwater Stack Repair
An office block refurbishment is kept on track as 300 corroded joints in an internal rainwater stack are sealed to avoid replacing 250 metres of cast iron pipe running through five floors
Water Company Ductile Pipe System in Underground Pumping Station Corrosion Protection
A water company take corrosion protection measures for a complex 600mm ductile pipe system showing signs of surface damage in an underground pumping station
Costa Rica Sugar Mill Live Leak Pipe Repair of 70mm Alcohol Line Operating at 2 Bar
Having a SylWrap Pipe Repair Contractor Case on site enables a sugar mill to make an instant live leak repair to an alcohol line, avoiding downtime during the short sugar milling season
London Cottages Corroded 48 Metre Long Shared Water Supply Pipe Leak Repair
Four cottages in a terrace of eight repair their respective sections of a 48 metre shared water supply pipe breached by corrosion after low-quality lagging trapped moisture against the line
Luxury Portable Toilet Trailer Leaking Wastewater Holding Tank Repair & Strengthening
Wastewater holding tanks underneath luxury portable toilet trailers are repaired to avoid decommissioning and replacing two expensive units otherwise in good working condition
Domestic Porcelain Toilet Soil Pipe Hairline Crack Around Diameter Repair
A homeowner repairs a hairline crack around the diameter of a porcelain soil pipe caused by an unstable bathroom floor pulling a toilet away from the wall it was connected to
Industrial Plant Refurbish 3 Metre Section of Corroded Steel Gas Pipe in CHP System
An industrial plant refurbish a 3 metre section of steel pipe carrying natural gas as part of the site’s CHP system which had been weakened by heavy corrosion
Pumping House 150mm Steel Pipe Leaking Welded Saddle Joint Repair
Leaks at both ends of a saddle joint welded onto a 150mm steel pipe are sealed at a pumping house in Malaysia despite a 20mm step between the line and the joint
Gas Processing Plant Seawater Storage Tank Cracked Floor Repair
A gas plant in Saudi Arabia fill in cracks discovered in the rubber floor of a seawater storage tank which had left the concrete coating underneath dangerously exposed
Water Network Underground 150mm Cement Coated Steel Pipe Live Leak Repair
A cement coated steel pipe on a water network in Mexico undergoes a live leak repair after removal of the outer coating revealed a 80mm long split in the line
Portable Horse Shower Unit Repair of Copper Pipes Burst in Freezing Weather
When UK temperatures dropped to -15°C, owners of horse showers supplied by Showerking were directed to repair burst pipes within their units using SylWrap
Czech Republic Natural Gas Pipeline Protection Before Trenchless Pipe Installation
A natural gas pipeline is protected against potential scarring and impact damage ahead of being rerouted beneath a river and road via horizontal directional drilling
Pig Farm Biodigester Tank Leaking Stainless Steel Heating Pipe Repair
A pig farm seals a leaking heating pipe inside a biodigester tank damaged by a metal pillar connected to a mixer blade after an initial patch welding repair attempt failed
Argentina Chroming Factory Reinforce Welded Corners in Chromic Acid Tank
New corners welded in place during the repair of a corroded chromic acid tank are reinforced using patches of SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage for additional sealing security
Boat Engine Pipe Repair Pinhole Leak in Bend of Rubber Cooling Hose
A rubber hose operating as part of a boat engine cooling system is repaired after developing a pinhole leak in a below deck area of the vessel which was difficult to access
Environment Agency Repair Crack in Underwater Wall Between River & Trout Farm
The UK Environment Agency repair a 700mm long crack in an underwater wall through which water was escaping from a river and into a privately owned trout farm
Wastewater Treatment Plant Seal Pipe Flange Against Tree Root Ingress
A 18000mm underground pipe at a wastewater treatment plant is sealed and protected against tree root ingress after the line was penetrated between flange plates
Landfill Site Encapsulate Decommissioned Drainage System Capped Pipe Stub
The decommissioning of an underground drainage system at a landfill site required a capped pipe stub to be encapsulated for protection against corrosion
Chemical Plant Repair 350mm Steel Effluent Pipe Running Under Salt Marshes
A chemical plant accesses, excavates and repairs a leaking effluent pipe running under salt marshes and out to sea in an eight hour window whilst the tide was out