When it comes to pipe leaks, replacement can be nearly impossible, due to time constraints.
However, there are several repairs that can be made to the pipe - some of which that are actually permanent.
Scottish company Norab is a provider in of Indumar STOP IT® products which are used to repair and reinforce industrial and domestic metal or plastic pipes in virtually any situation - even underwater.
The products in the range are:
• STOP IT® Pipe Repair System
• Fix Stix 20 minute epoxy
• STOP IT® Pipe Repair Clamp
• STOP IT® Emergency Leak Control Kits
The STOP IT® Pipe Repair System works on any metal or plastic pipe including, steel, copper, aluminium, galvanised black iron, stainless steel, PVC, CPVC, fibreglass, polyethylene, polypropylene and PVDF.
The Repair System is ideal for repairing pipe leaks, reinforcing pipe joints, rebuilding thinning pipe walls and corrosion proofing. It fully cures to a hard, durable repair in 30 minutes. It can be used for permanent repair to pipes or to extend the service life of piping.
The Repair System includes a strong knitted fiberglass tape coated with fast setting urethane resins that are water-activated. The system also includes FIX STIX™, a steel-filled moldable epoxy that sets rock hard in 20 minutes. It is perfect for plugging leaks, filling cracks and complex voids and offsets at couplings and fittings.
The company says that using the STOP IT® urethane rich fiberglass tape in combination with FIX STIX™ greatly increases repair capacity. One person, with no special tools can apply this quick in-field repair system in minutes.
The STOP IT® Repair Tape was put through very rugged tests at HMS Excellent and was passed for MOD use as a damage control pipe repair tape. It is now in service onboard royal naval vessels.
When product flow cannot be interrupted, the leak can be contained with a STOP IT® Pipe Repair Clamp™. This tool is uniquely faced with TEADIT® expanded PTFE which is the most effective seal for all common chemicals and is food grade acceptable. The clamp conforms to most irregular surfaces and controls most pressures with simple hand-tightening. The clamp also adjusts easily to fit common diameter pipes.
Norab also supplies Emergency Leak Control Kits™. Universal Kits are designed to plug hazardous material leaks in any type of low-pressure vessel. The kits contain everything needed to respond to leaks in tanks and drums. The wide variety of sealing devices and materials address surface holes of all shapes, as well as cracks and gashes. All bolts, back-up plates and hardware are manufactured from stainless steel.
Pipe Leak Control Kits are designed to quickly respond to leaks in straight runs of piping. Simply snap the clamp around the pipe, drop bolt head through open-slotted lug and tighten nuts. Versatile clamps respond to water, wastewater, fuel, chemical, air and gas leaks.
Repair clamps are made of corrosion resistant stainless steel, lugs are made of rugged ductile iron and shop coated for added protection. Bolts are plated for longer life. Grade 304 rubber compound gasket offers superior resistance to oils, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, condensates, gasoline and natural gas.
The Pipe Plugger Kit is designed to quickly plug open-ended pipes. The kit allows the user to instantly plug knocked-off pipes carrying water, fuel, chemicals and gas.
The Roll-over Kit is designed to patch a large hole, crack or gash in a large vessel or tank. The kit has a patch that conforms to the curvature of the vessel. The patch uses a variety of T-bolts to support itself directly to the hole. The leak is then sealed by tightening the compression bolts around the frame, conforming the patch to the vessel.
The First Response™ Leak Repair Kit provides everything in one box for maintenance and safety teams to quickly respond to most common leaks, cracks, and gashes in pipes, tanks and drums.
