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: ‘Impossible’ Repair of a 900mm Water Main Flange Leak in an Underground Chamber
A 900mm steel water main in an underground chamber flooded by water escaping from significant cracks around a flange in Malaysia undergoes an ‘impossible’ repair
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: 19th Century Lantern Restoration Using Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty
Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty is used in the restoration of a Victorian candle-lit lantern dated to the 1870s or 1880s, returning the item to full working order
Case Study: Snapped Nozzle on a 1500mm Seawater Cooling Line Repair & Reinforcement
The main supply line in a seawater cooling system undergoes urgent repair and reinforcement after a snapped nozzle began discharging water 5 metres into the air
Case Study: Live Leak Pinhole Repair on 150mm Elbow at Pumping House in Malaysia
An elbow joint leaking from a pinhole in a Malaysia pumping house undergoes a live leak repair under 6 bar pressure which enabled systems to remain operational
Case Study: Repair of a Leaking 200mm Fuel Oil Line Pressure Resistant to 44 bar in Libya
A corroded underground 200mm fuel oil in Libya leaking through a small crack is sealed with a repair pressure resistant to 44 bar and capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 70°C
Case Study: Repair of a Cracked Copper Pipe in a Camper Van Boiler System
A camper van owner repairs a very difficult-to-access copper pipe in the van’s boiler system which was leaking water through a large crack whenever the boiler was turned on
Case Study: Bahrain International Airport Repair of Leaking Step Joint on 100mm UPVC Pipe
Systems are kept operational at Bahrain International Airport thanks to an under pressure repair on a 100mm UPVC pipe leaking from a step joint
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: Reinforcement of Weakened Pipe Elbow Joint on 100mm 22 bar Sulphuric Acid Line
An elbow on a 100mm sulphuric acid pipeline which had degraded from 22mm thickness to just 1mm undergoes urgent reinforcement in a petrochemical refinery in Saudi Arabia
Case Study: 650mm Ductile Iron Pipe Located in Pit Undergoes Live Leak Coupling Joint Repair
Coupling joints connecting a 2 metre long section of 650mm ductile iron pipe with a water line buried in an old inspection pit are sealed after they were discovered to be leaking
Case Study: Live Leak Repair of a Cracked 4 bar 250mm PCCP Pipe Stub in Saudi Arabia
After several failed repair attempts, a cracked 250mm PCCP stub under 4 bar pressure with no isolation valve in Saudi Arabia undergoes a live leak repair followed by reinforcement
Case Study: Emergency Repair of Hospital 300mm Air Conditioning Pipe on Hottest Day of June
On a day when temperatures in London hit 27ºC, a burst 300mm pipe forced the shutdown of a hospital air conditioning system until a SylWrap repair was made
Case Study: Buried 600mm Asbestos Cement Pipe Leaking Sleeve Repair in Mexico
Leaks at both ends of a sleeve on a buried 600mm asbestos cement pipe are permanently sealed to prevent any more fluid escaping by a water utility company in Mexico