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: 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: Repair of an 80mm Split to a Plastic Hose Supplying Water to a Pond
Landscaping work caused a 80mm longitudinal split to a buried plastic hose supplying water to a pond with a wider 300mm damage area successfully repaired by Sylmasta
Case Study: Reinforcement of Weakened 22 Degree Cast Iron Pipe Elbows
An elbow joint blow out alerted a water company that mains in their valve chamber were below spec, with Sylmasta reinforcing the pipes to prevent similar incidents happening in future
Case Study: Extending the Life of 20m Pipe Bridges Through Leak Repair & Reinforcement
Two 20m pipe bridges leaking sewage into a stream from numerous corroded joints undergo repair and reinforcement, extending their lifespan at a fraction of the cost of replacement
Case Study: Leak Repair & Encapsulation of a Steel & Iron Welded Pipe Joint
Sylmasta repair heavy damage and encapsulate a leaking welded joint between a 100mm cast iron pipe and a 50mm steel pipe in a church central heating system
Case Study: Badly Soldered Domestic Copper Pipe Leaking Joint Repair
Wrap & Seal repairs a domestic 22mm copper pipe leaking from a badly soldered joint which a property owner had long ignored, causing wooden floorboards underneath to rot away
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
Case Study: Stainless Steel Pipe Repair Inside a Biomass Plant Heating Tank
Leaking stainless steel pipework located 20 feet up the inside of a heating tank in a farm’s biomass plant could only be reached via a ladder, requiring a lightweight repair method
Case Study: Argentina Oil Well 900mm Steel Pipe Surface Restoration & Repair
Corrosion caused a 900mm steel pipe in an oil well to rupture and when a repair clamp failed to seal the crack because it was located on a tee, Sylmasta provided a flexible alternative
Case Study: Heavily Corroded Pipe Repair Keeps a District Heating System Running
The repair of leaking, corroded pipes in a district heating system ensured a council did not have to turn residents’ heating off in the depths of winter to fit replacement parts
Case Study: Leak Repair of a Pierced 300mm Plastic Pipe in a Quarry Wash Plant
A pierced 300mm plastic pipe feeding the aggregate wash plant at a quarry in the United Kingdom undergoes leak repair, avoiding a disruptive shutdown to fit a replacement
Case Study: Repair and Reconnection of a Ruptured 20bar Cast Iron Water Supply Pipe
A ruptured section of a 100-year-old cast iron water supply pipe is removed, repaired and reconnected to the network with a Sylmasta repair holding 20bar pressure
Case Study: Leaking Cast Iron Wastewater Pipe Repair at a London Hotel
A cracked cast iron wastewater pipe in a London hotel required a quick repair to prevent one of the most prestigious rooms having to be closed to the public
Case Study: Repair of a Cracked PVC Pipe in a Swimming Pool Filtration System
Live leak repair carried out to an inaccessible PVC plastic pipe which formed part of a swimming pool filtration system, negating the need for the disassembly of half the system
Case Study: Pinhole Repair of a Steel Pipe in a Furniture Factory Sprinkler System
A furniture company repaired a pinhole leak on a steel pipe in their factory’s sprinkler system after being initially informed that the only solution was to replace the damaged section