Sylmasta epoxy putties, pastes and coatings are used to repair and rebuild surfaces, structures and machine parts suffering from damage, instead of carrying out expensive replacements of parts and machinery.
The following Case Studies highlight how individuals happy to carry out their own DIY repairs and industrial users have been able to save significant amounts of money thanks to products provided by Sylmasta and technical assistance in formulating and advising on repair methods.
If you have any questions about any of the solutions supplied by Sylmasta or require help with an application of your own, then please contact us and a technician will be happy to assist you.
Case Study: Reassembly & Repair of Composite Stone Water Fountain Cracked into Pieces
The upper bowl of a tiered composite stone water fountain which cracked into multiple pieces during freezing winter weather is reassembled and repaired by its owner
Case Study: Seawater Storage Tank Floor Repair at Gas Processing Plant in Saudi Arabia
Gaps which had developed between rubber sheets covering the floor of a seawater storage tank at a gas plant are filled in to protect the exposed concrete coating the bottom of the tank
Case Study: Power Station Repair Extensive Damage to Alloy 20 Pump Lid Caused by Impeller
A pump lid made from Alloy 20 at a power station treatment plant undergoes repair instead of a $4000 replacement after extensive damage was caused by a falling impeller
Case Study: Environment Agency Repair Crack in Underwater Wall Between River & Trout Farm
The Environment Agency permanently seal a 700mm long crack in an underwater wall discovered when abnormal levels of water were monitored passing from a river into a trout farm
Case Study: Fence Spurs Suffering from Concrete Cancer Filler Repair Using Epoxy Putty
Spurs suffering from concrete cancer which began disintegrating during the replacement of a trellis fence are repaired and rebuilt using Sylmasta AB Original Epoxy Putty
Case Study: Reinforcement of Heavily Corroded Steel Pipe to Avoid Future Leak Repair
A heavily corroded section of steel pipe is reinforced, helping a site to avoid a future breach which would have required a costly and disruptive leak repair or replacement of the line
Case Study: Permanent Mortar and Pestle Repair Made Using Epoxy Adhesive
A granite pestle cracked into two parts is permanently bonded back together, giving its owner many more happy years of preparing ingredients using their favourite kitchen tool
Case Study: Water Treatment Plant in Puerto Rico Repair Worn Pump Extracting from a Well
Ceramic Brushable Green provides a long-term repair solution for a pump which had become badly worn due to minerals and sediments in the water it extracted from a below-ground well
Case Study: Ceramic Mill Wheel Worn Shaft Repair & Rebuild After Replacement Deemed Impossible
A ceramic factory rebuild a heavily worn shaft on a mill wheel after being told replacing the damaged part was not possible and so the only solution was fitting a whole new wheel
Case Study: Rapid 5 Minute Epoxy Adhesive Used to Repair Broken Ceramic Teapot Lid
Rapid 5 Minute Epoxy Adhesive accurately repairs a ceramic teapot lid which had broken into two pieces when it was accidentally dropped onto a hard floor
Case Study: Dairy Delivery Truck 466 International Engine Cracked Timing Cover Repair
Industrial Metal saves a Puerto Rico milk company spending $1000 on a new timing cover for one of their delivery trucks by repairing a crack through which oil was escaping
Case Study: Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty Used to Fix Rust Holes on a Classic Car
A classic car owner uses Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty to permanently fix rust holes which had developed on the metal frame of their vehicle in a quick, easy and cost-effective repair
Case Study: Using Epoxy Putty for Cracked & Damaged Brick Repair & Restoration
Bricks suffering from cracks, holes and missing chunks as a result of lime blow are seamlessly repaired using epoxy putty coloured with brick dust at a site in the south of England
Case Study: CAE1500 With a Miracle Decoration Repair to Save a Family’s Christmas
Sylmasta CAE1500 Superglue saves Christmas for a family with the repair of a decoration passed down through generations which had been accidentally snapped in two
Case Study: Refurbishment & Repair of Power Plant Condenser Unit Deformed by Corrosion
Ceramic Supergrade rebuilds the cast iron face of a 20-year-old condenser unit deformed by heavy corrosion at a power plant in Puerto Rico, extending the lifespan of the part
Case Study: Corroded Tank Repair at a Puerto Rico Pharmaceutical Plant
A heavily corroded industrial tank at a pharmaceutical plant undergoes repair and refurbishment to extend its lifespan by several years ahead of a planned replacement
Case Study: Magic Corner Kitchen Unit Repair Saves a Client Over £200 in Replacement Costs
The high-strength bonding properties of Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty Stick repair a damaged magic corner kitchen unit which would have cost £290 to replace
Case Study: Creating an Abrasion Resistant Surface for Pug Mill Extruder Barrels
Ceramic Brushable Blue is used to coat pug mill putty extruder barrels, creating an abrasion resistant surface to increase extrusion efficiency and protect against future wear
Case Study: Repair & Refurbishment of a 19th Century Pit Wheel at Mordiford Mill
Sylmasta AB provides a waterproof, corrosion resistant material to protect a 19th century pit wheel from water ingress and help bond two steel hoops to its castings for reinforcement
Case Study: Industrial Metal Repairs a Large Gouge to Refurbish a Drill Base Stand
A drill base stand undergoes refurbishment and repair with Industrial Metal used to seamlessly fill in a significant gouge caused by a previous owner’s misuse
Case Study: Chip Filler Repair to a Damaged £500 Designer Bar Stool Made of SMC
A homeowner quoted £220 to fix a chip in a £500 designer bar stool made of SMC instead made a cost-effective DIY filler repair using Sylmasta AB Epoxy Putty