Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape

Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape is a self-amalgamating waterproof pipe repair tape capable of sealing live leaks on pipes of all types and diameters.

As it is wrapped around pipework, Wrap & Seal fuses to itself to form a solid rubber band. This rubber band exerts pressure over the leak to contain pipe content.

Additional tapes applied on top of each other will amalgamate in the same way. It is possible to build a repair capable of holding up to 30 bar pressure with multiple Wrap & Seals.

It is twice the thickness of other waterproof tapes and can be stretched by a maximum of 300 percent of its length, allowing for more pressure to be applied per wrap. Repairs made with Wrap & Seal are therefore faster and more effective.

Wrap & Seal also features a unique tapered profile which maximises surface contact and enables better amalgamation during wrapping. A central white guideline down the middle of the pipe repair tape ensures each wrap accurately overlaps by 50 percent.

Because Wrap & Seal is effective on live leaks, it avoids costly and disruptive shutdowns of systems. It requires no training before use – simply follow the instructions provided.

Wrap & Seal is used in applications ranging from small domestic plumbing problems to large scale industrial pipe repairs. It repairs steel, stainless steel, copper, malleable iron, GRP, ceramic, most plastics, clay, concrete, rubber and lead.

It has WRAS approval, meaning it is certified to British standards as safe to use on pipes carrying drinking water. Wrap & Seal is temperature resistant to 200ºC and effective on pipes carrying hot water and chemicals

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How to fix a leaking pipe using Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape

Fixing a leaking pipe with Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape is straightforward. Repairs can be made in under 15 minutes depending on the diameter of the pipe and the number of tapes needed to reach the required pressure resistance.

The repair begins by anchoring Wrap & Seal next to the leak area. Using the centre line of the pipe repair tape as a guide, users stretch it to its maximum and wrap tightly towards and then directly over the hole in the pipe.

Application continues until the entire first roll of Wrap & Seal is used regardless of if the leak stops midway through.

As you apply Wrap & Seal, it fuses into a solid rubber band, sealing the leak. The tapered profile stops water from tracking underneath the tape, maximising surface contact with the pipe.

Each layer of tape increases the pressure resistance of the repair. If the leak continues after one Wrap & Seal is applied, more tapes are added to increase the pressure resistance.

You can determine the number of tapes required before application based on pressure and pipe diameter using the Repair Calculator tab on this page.

SylPad Pressure Resistance Multiplier

Sylmasta recommend using a SylPad Pressure Resistance Multiplier in conjunction with Wrap & Seal for repairing holes up to 20mm on pipework in excess of 150mm diameter.

SylPad better concentrates the elastic force of the tape directly over the leak on larger diameter pipework, multiplying pressure resistance by up to three times. This enables a faster repair by reducing the number of tapes needed.

Reinforcement with SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage

To reinforce pipe repairs made with Wrap & Seal, Sylmasta recommend overwrapping the tape with a SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage.

SylWrap HD is a water-activated composite wrap. It sets rock-hard in minutes to form an impact resistant layer of protection covering Wrap & Seal for a permanent repair.

Wrap & Seal and SylWrap HD can be purchased together in the Universal Pipe Repair Kit or the Pipe Repair Contractor Case. The Universal Kit makes a single live leak repair whilst the Contractor Case contains enough tapes and bandages to seal up to six online leaks.

Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape Applications

Domestic live leak repairs – including kitchen and bathroom pipes
Industrial live leak repairs – including wastewater treatment works, quarry wash plants, dry risers, petrochemical plants, nuclear power plants, oil rigs, farms, hotels and breweries
Repairs to non-plumbing pipes, such as car exhausts and hoses

Benefits of Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape

Extra thick waterproof tape stretches by 300 percent for faster, more effective repairs
Makes live leak repairs removing the need to shut down systems
Quick and easy to apply with repairs possible in under 15 minutes
Offers a low-cost alternative to hiring a plumber or fitting replacement pipework
WRAS approved so safe to use with drinking water

Technical Data

Operating Temperature:
-90°C to 200°C.

Max Pressure Resistance:
Please use the Repair Calculator to enter your repair data.

Shore A Hardness:
55.

Tensile Strength:
9.7 MPa.

Max Elongation:
450%

Tear Strength:
175 N/m.

Bond Strength:
9N.

Adhesion Unwind:
75mm max.

Cold Brittle Point:
-54°C.

Water Absorption by Weight:
3% max.

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Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape Case Studies

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Libya Water Supply Network Above & Below Ground Live Leak Pipe Repair

Above and underground water supply pipes servicing a town in Libya required live leak repair to seal cracks with minimal disruption to homes and businesses

District Heating System Suspended in Ceiling Cavity Live Leak Pipe Repair

An energy company reap the benefits of carrying SylWrap Contractor Cases on their vans by making a rapid live leak repair to a steel district heating pipe in a ceiling cavity

An emergency pipe repair carried out on a leaking 450mm wastewater pipe at a Water Treatment Works in the United Kingdom

Wastewater Treatment Works Contaminated Water Pipe Live Leak Repair

A live leak repair to a wastewater pipe breached during construction work at a treatment plant prevents a potentially damaging environmental incident occurring

Domestic Property Restricted Space Malleable Iron Water Supply Pipe Repair

A 20mm malleable iron water pipe at a domestic property undergoes repair despite space being severely restricted by the proximity of the leaking section to a wall

Malaysia Pumping House 150mm Steel Elbow Live Pinhole Leak Repair

A water company in Malaysia repair a 150mm steel elbow at a pumping station after corrosion caused a pinhole, through which water was jetting at 6 bar pressure

Libya Leaking Underground 200mm Fuel Oil Line 44 Bar Pressure Pipe Repair

An underground 200mm fuel line in Libya undergoes a leak repair pressure resistant to 44 bar after corrosion caused a crack to appear through which oil was escaping

Bahrain International Airport 100mm UPVC Pipe Step Joint Live Leak Repair

Bahrain Airport avoid having to shut down an important system to fit replacement parts by making a live repair to a 100mm UPVC pipe leaking from a step joint

Leaking coupling joints on a 650mm ductile iron pipe located in an inspection pit are sealed using SylWrap Pipe Repair products

Inspection Pit 650mm Ductile Iron Pipe Leaking Coupling Joints Repair

A water company repair two faulty couplings connecting a section of 650mm pipe to a mains water line discovered to be leaking within a disused inspection pit

Saudi Arabia Cracked 250mm PCCP Stub Live Leak Pipe Repair & Reinforcement

An engineering company in Saudi Arabia make a live leak pipe repair to a cracked PCCP stub with no isolation valve operating under 4 bar pressure

A SylWrap Pipe Repair made to an air conditioning pipe in a London hospital

Hospital Burst 300mm Air Conditioning Water Return Pipe Emergency Repair

A London Hospital make an emergency repair to a burst pipe which had forced the shutdown of the air conditioning system on a day when temperatures hit 27ºC

A 600mm asbestos cement pipe leaking from both ends of a sleeve undergoes repair using a SylWrap Pipe Repair Kit

Mexico Buried 600mm Asbestos Cement Leaking Pipe Sleeve Repair

A water utility company in Mexico repair a buried 600mm asbestos cement pipe after discovering it was leaking from both ends of a sleeve

A longitudinal split in a plastic pond supply hose suffering from a bad cut undergoes a repair using a SylWrap Universal Pipe Repair Kit

Pond Plastic Supply Hose 80mm Longitudinal Split Leak Repair

A property owner repairs a 300mm area of damage including a 80mm split in a buried plastic hose supplying water to a pond after it was cut into with a pruning saw

Pipe Bridges Lifespan Extension Through Leak Repair & Reinforcement

A utilities company repair and reinforce two 20 metre pipe bridges leaking sewage from corroded joints into a stream below, extending the lifespans of the structures

Church Central Heating Steel & Iron Welded Pipe Joint Leak Repair & Encapsulation

A church in the UK repairs and encapsulates a leaking welded joint where a 100mm cast iron pipe stepped down to a 50mm steel pipe via a 6mm thick steel plate

Argentina Oil Well 900mm Steel Pipe Repair & Surface Restoration

An oil well in Argentina repair a 900mm steel pipe suffering from heavy surface damage and ruptures caused by corrosion located near a tee and welded joint

District Heating System Corroded Underground Pipe Leak Repair

Two sections of corroded leaking pipe in a district heating system undergo repair to avoid shutting down the system in the depths of winter to fit replacement parts

Essex Flats Ruptured 20 bar Cast Iron Water Supply Pipe Repair & Reconnection

A contractor repairs a ruptured section of 70mm cast iron water supply pipe before reconnecting it to the network, keeping water running for a block of flats in Essex

A domestic copper pipe leaking from a badly soldered joint undergoes repair with Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape

Domestic Heating Copper Pipe Badly Soldered Leaking Joint Repair

After ignoring a leaking joint on a badly soldered copper pipe, a property owner is spurred into a repair after noticing enough water had escaped to rot floorboards

SylWrap Pipe Repair carried out on a leaking PVC plastic pipe which was part of a swimming pool filtration system at a leisure centre

Leisure Centre Swimming Pool Filtration System PVC Pipe Repair

A Welsh leisure centre make a live leak repair of a pressurised 50mm crack on an inaccessible 200mm PVC plastic pipe in their swimming pool filtration system

An underground heating pipe on a farm in the United Kingdom repaired using a SylWrap Universal Pipe Repair Kit

Farm Underground Heating Pipe and Insulation Lagging Repair

Contractors working on a farm fix a leaking underground heating pipe with insulation lagging after cutting into it when mistakenly believing it to be a disused drainage pipe

A CHP System in an on-site Power Plant in the United Kingdom is repaied using a SylWrap Pipe Repair Kit

CHP Plant High Temperature Pipe Leaking Elbow Joint Repair

An automotive company make a high temperature live leak repair to a pipe in their on-site CHP Plant, avoiding the need to shut down power to fit a replacement

A contaminated water pipe repair carried out in a Power Plant in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Power Plant Cracked Contaminated Water Pipe Live Leak Repair

A live leak repair to a contaminated water pipe ensured a Puerto Rico Power Station was operating at full capacity 18 months later when Hurricane Maria hit the island

The repair of a leaking underground water main which had proven impossible to fix for 15 years before SylWrap came up with a solution

Underground Burst Water Main Repaired After 15 Years of Leaking

A burst underground 400mm carbon steel water main undergoes a live leak repair after being considered unfixable and left to leak for 15 years

Repair Calculator

Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape Repair Calculator

The below Wrap & Seal Calculator recommends the number of Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tapes required to seal a live leak based on pipe diameter and pressure.

Enter the diameter of the pipe in millimetres, water pressure and the size of the hole requiring sealing in millimetres. The safety factor is a multiple to include a margin of safety. For example, if pipe pressure is 5 bar and you want a safety factor of two, the calculator will formulate a repair capable of withstanding 10 bar.

Once data is entered, selecting the size of Wrap & Seal determines how many of that specific tape are required for a repair. Repairs to pipes in excess of 150mm diameter with Wrap & Seal PB-50x4m or PB-50x11m should be made in conjunction with SylPad.

Calculations serve as a guide to potential maximum pressure resistance only. Actual pressure resistance depends upon pipe material, condition, hole size, leak type and tension maintained during wrapping. If you are unsure, more than one Wrap & Seal can be used to stop the leak

Videos

Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape Videos

Permanent pipe repair using Wrap & Seal and SylWrap HD Bandage

Sylmasta visit a UK water company to demonstrate the ease and speed of a permanent live leak repair using the products in a SylWrap Universal Pipe Repair Kit.

Wrap & Seal contained a 6 bar leak in a steel test pipe before overwrapping with SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage.

Completing the permanent repair took under 30 minutes. The water company approved SylWrap Kits for use on their network shortly after.

Emergency live leak repair using Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape

Demonstration video filmed at Sylmasta HQ to show the live leak repair capabilities of Wrap & Seal.

One 50mm x 4m Wrap & Seal sealed a pinhole drilled into a pressurised steel pipe before pressure was increased to 5 bar after the repair.

The solid rubber band formed by Wrap & Seal easily withstood the sudden pressure increase.

90-degree elbow bend live leak repair at 3 bar pressure

Demonstration video showing Wrap & Seal making a live leak repair to a 90-degree elbow bend on a section of pipe where it would be impossible to fit a repair clamp.

The inside elbow of a steel pipe was drilled into to create a pinhole leak and pressure set at 3 bar.

Wrap & Seal easily conformed around the elbow, forming a repair which was tested afterwards to withstand up to 10 bar.

Leaking step joint repair at Bahrain International Airport

The maintenance team at Bahrain International Airport make a live leak repair to a 100mm UPVC pipe leaking through a step joint.

Wrap & Seal was used to build a repair up and over the step, preventing water seeping out. SylWrap HD then reinforced the repair.

The application took under 30 minutes whilst the system the pipe was connected to remained operational, meaning there was no disruption to the airport.

Using SylPad to increase Wrap & Seal pressure resistance

Demonstration video showing SylPad increasing the pressure resistance of Wrap & Seal during a live leak repair to a 7.2mm hole in a 450mm steel pipe operating at 3 bar.

Such a repair without SylPad would require four 50mm x 4m tapes. Using SylPad, the leak was sealed with one tape.

With two further tapes added, the completed repair was capable of holding 9 bar pressure.

Threaded pipe joint repair resistant to 10 bar using Wrap & Seal with Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty

Instructional video showing a repair method formulated for a client to seal a threaded pipe joint in a system with maximum operating pressure of 10 bar whilst water leaked through.

Wrap & Seal removes step from the joint and exerts elastic force to push Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty deep into the thread.

Using tape and epoxy putty together provides a belts-and-braces approach, cutting off all leak paths for a high pressure repair.