Sylmasta supply pipe repair and maintenance solutions for infrastructure operators, utility suppliers, multinational corporations and government departments as well as small businesses and individuals worldwide – the case studies section of our website showcases some of the projects that Sylmasta have been involved in.
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Case Study: Luxury Portable Toilet Trailer Leaking Wastewater Holding Tank Repair
Wastewater holding tanks underneath two luxury portable toilet trailers undergo repair and strengthening after heavy corrosion weakened and breached the metalwork
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: Repair of Hairline Crack Around Diameter of Porcelain Toilet Soil Pipe
A homeowner repairs a porcelain soil pipe with a hairline crack around its diameter caused by a toilet moving away from the wall it was connected with
Case Study: 3 Metre Section of Corroded Steel Gas Pipe in CHP System Repair & Refurbishment
A pipe carrying natural gas in a combined heat and power system is refurbished after water trapped between the line and a badly installed PVC tape caused heavy corrosion
Case Study: Leaking Welded Saddle Joint Repair on 150mm Steel Pipe at Pumping House
A leaking saddle joint welded on a 150mm steel pipe at a pumping house in Malaysia is sealed by building a repair up and over a 20mm step between the line and the joint
Case Study: Burst Copper Pipe Repair in Portable Horse & Dog Shower Unit
Copper pipes in horse and dog showers which burst when temperatures in the UK went as low as -15°C are repaired, returning the units to service in under 30 minutes
Case Study: Seawater Storage Tank Floor Repair at Gas Processing Plant in Saudi Arabia
Gaps 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: Live Leak Repair of 150mm Cement Coated Steel Pipe on Water Network in Mexico
A live leak repair is made to an underground cement coated steel pipe supplying potable water in Mexico after removal of the outer shell revealed a 80mm split in the line
Case Study: Power Station Repair 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 being damaged by a falling impeller
Case Study: Trenchless Pipe Installation Protection of 150mm Steel Natural Gas Pipeline
Welded joints on a natural gas pipeline are wrapped with SylShield for protection prior to a trenchless installation underneath a stream and road in Czechia
Case Study: Repair of Leaking Stainless Steel Pipe Inside Farm Biodigester Tank
A leaking stainless steel pipe damaged inside a biodigester tank at a pig farm is sealed after an initial repair attempt via patch welding was discovered to have failed
Case Study: Reinforced Welded Corners in Chromic Acid Tank Sealed Using SylWrap HD
SylWrap HD provides sealing security against possible leaks left after new corners were welded in place to reinforce a corroded chromic acid tank
Case Study: Boat Owner Repairs Pinhole Leak in Rubber Hose Connected to Engine
A hardened rubber hose playing a vital role in cooling a boat engine undergoes repair after developing a pinhole leak in a difficult to access below deck area
Case Study: Underwater Wall Between River & Trout Farm Crack Repair
The Environment Agency 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