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South East Export Business of the Year Award won by Sylmasta

Sylmasta was named South East Regional Chamber of Commerce Export Business of the Year

Sylmasta add South East Regional Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award to their Sussex title


Sylmasta have picked up their second Chamber of Commerce Business Award of 2023, being named South East Regional Global Player Export Business of the Year.

The Global Player Award goes to a company that has demonstrated significant and sustained growth internationally through harnessing the opportunity of overseas markets, proving that exporting can power business growth. 

Sylmasta were eligible for the accolade having won the Sussex Chamber of Commerce Export Business of the Year back in June. The South East Region covers Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, Isle of White, Surrey and Thames Valley.

Being named South East Regional Global Player sees Sylmasta progress to the national finals to take on other Export Business of the Year winners from around the United Kingdom.

2023 saw Sylmasta bring online new distribution in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. This built on partnerships confirmed with several Latin American countries in 2022, meaning exports account for 45 percent of sales.

Sylmasta now supply pipe repair, refurbishment and maintenance products to more than 20 countries worldwide, working with water companies, oil refineries, desalination plants, wastewater treatment works, nuclear power stations, pumping stations, quarry wash plants, shipping, agriculture and within the hospitality and leisure industries.

Managing director Simon Bedding said: “We were especially pleased to win this particular award because exporting is so close to our hearts here at Sylmasta.” 

“We consider it a win for everyone in our team, who continually work hard to ensure that we manufacture and deliver our SylWrap pipe repair solutions and Sylmasta epoxy repair compounds to customers around the globe.”

“From conversations with these customers, they see British-made goods as a badge of quality and our reputation remains for trust and fair dealing – something we in Britain don’t perhaps fully appreciate ourselves.” 

“In fact, many have demanded that we put ‘Made in UK’ on our packaging, and we have been happy to oblige. Being based in Sussex, we are fortunate to be in a great location for exporting goods as we are near to major ports and international airports. This enables us to respond to urgent orders quickly and meet the demands of our customers, no matter where in the world they are.”

Building on their success in 2023, Sylmasta are putting a renewed focus on product innovation looking ahead to 2024. New lines in pipe repair bandages and epoxy repair putty are set to be offered to the global distribution network.

These products will improve and increase the Sylmasta product range, allowing contractors worldwide to repair and maintain ageing pipework more quickly and easily than ever before. In doing so, Sylmasta are helping to reduce water loss at a time when climate change makes conserving every drop more critical than ever.

Worldwide repair and maintenance solutions


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Sylmasta named Global Player Export Business of the Year

Sylmasta was named Sussex Chamber of Commerce Export Business of the Year

Increasing growth into overseas markets sees Sylmasta pick up prestigious award from Sussex Chamber of Commerce


Sylmasta have been named Global Player Export Business of the Year at the Sussex Business Awards 2023.

Held annually by the Sussex Chamber of Commerce, the Sussex Business Awards are considered amongst the most prestigious in the county with hundreds of high-performing businesses put forward.

The Global Player Award goes to a Sussex-based company that has demonstrated significant and sustained growth internationally through harnessing the opportunity of overseas markets, proving that exporting can power business growth. 

From their headquarters in West Sussex, Sylmasta manufacture industry-leading repair and maintenance products for the purpose of extending the working life of parts and equipment.

The Sylmasta Pipe Refurbishment System is at the core of the Sylmasta range, and is built around a flexible four-stage process enabling a wide variety of complex repairs to be made to pipework of all diameters and types.

Sitting alongside the Sylmasta Pipe Refurbishment System is the SylWrap range of leak repair solutions, a series of products used to permanently fix leaking pipes in under 30 minutes even when pressure cannot be turned off.

Away from pipe repair, Sylmasta manufacture additional epoxy putties, pastes and coatings which repair and protect machine parts and equipment from problems including corrosion, abrasion and impact damage.

Whilst Sylmasta has a strong presence in the United Kingdom including working with several water companies to repair live leaks on the public supply network, exports accounted for 45 percent of the company’s business in 2022.

That figure is set to grow through new distribution in the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia over the coming months. Sylmasta have made great inroads into Latin America, building on long-established distribution in the likes of Argentina and Puerto Rico with SylWrap gaining approval for use on the public water network in Mexico.

The majority of Sylmasta products are made-to-order, enabling rapid turnaround. An epoxy wear compound manufactured in Sussex on a Monday can be in use at a mine in Chile by Friday, repairing and protecting plant equipment.

Managing director Simon Bedding collected the award on behalf of the Sylmasta team, which has grown in size by over 40 percent since 2020 thanks largely to the increased focus on the export market.

Mr Bedding said: “What an honour it was for Sylmasta to receive the Global Player award, especially when up against such strong competition. We are grateful to Sussex Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity and for putting on such a fabulous awards ceremony, we had a terrific evening.”

The award was celebrated back at Sylmasta HQ with a few bottles of English Sparkling Wine – also made in Sussex! Sylmasta will now move onto the South East Regional Business Awards, where they will be up against fellow Global Player Winners from Kent, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Surrey and Thames Valley.

Worldwide repair and maintenance solutions


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Sylmasta launch alumina filled epoxy wear compound

WearShield is a the new alumina filled epoxy wear compound from Sylmasta

WearShield – for ultimate resistance against impact, abrasion, corrosion and chemical attack


Sylmasta are delighted to introduce WearShield, their new high-performance, toughened epoxy wear compound, heavily filled with alumina beads for ultimate resistance against impact, abrasion and wear.

WearShield protects and repairs a diverse range of processing and plant machinery. Originally formulated to meet the tough requirements of maintenance and equipment protection in mines in South America, it is suitable anywhere impact damage and wear are common.

Other industries to use WearShield include power plants and quarries. It is ideal for the maintenance and repair of ash handling systems, scrubbers, silos, chutes, mills and metal castings. It can be applied to metal, wood and most plastics.

The formulation of WearShield is easy to mix. It is spread over the area requiring protection or repair using a putty knife, built up to a thickness of at least 6mm.

Once cured, WearShield provides a highly toughened, alumina reinforced shell capable of withstanding intense processes. The cured epoxy wear compound is a dark grey colour with the alumina beads it is filled with visible.

Two versions of WearShield are available. WearShield Standard has a work time of up to 60 minutes, a functional cure of 16 hours and a full cure of 24 hours. It is formulated so more epoxy can be applied in one go without the threat of premature curing, such as when covering large areas or in warm climates.

WearShield Rapid has a 5 minute work time, a functional cure of 45 minutes and a full cure of 3 hours. It enables equipment to go back into service quickly, reducing downtime and disruption. This makes it ideal for patch repairs between major overhauls.

To speak to a Sylmasta technician for more information on WearShield, please contact Sylmasta via email or on +44 (0)1444 831459.



Browse WearShield Epoxy Wear Compound Variations


WearShield is an alumina filled epoxy paste used to protect parts and machinery against impact and wear

WearShield Epoxy Wear Compound
Alumina bead-filled epoxy paste applied to equipment to create a highly toughened layer of protection against impact damage and wear

WearShield Rapid is a fast working alumina filled epoxy paste for making parts and machinery impact resistant

WearShield Rapid Epoxy Wear Compound
Fast working version of WearShield with a three hour full cure for rapid protection against impact and wear, reducing equipment downtime

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How to fix a leaking pipe using a cost effective DIY Pipe Repair Kit

A SylWrap Pipe Repair Kit is used to seal a crack on a 90-year-old malleable iron water supply pipe

Quick and easy permanent pipe repair without hiring an expensive plumber


When pipes burst or start leaking, the money involved in repairing them can soon add up. Hiring a plumber is not cheap, which is why more people are turning to DIY pipe repair kits when they need the tools and know how to fix a leaking pipe.

The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdowns it brought saw an increase in those willing to take on DIY repairs in all kinds of areas, including pipes. Homeowners sought out pipe repair kits to permanently fix leaks and bursts without requiring a plumber to enter their property.

DIY repairs have remained popular in the post-lockdown world – and it is easy to see why. Whereas a plumber can charge up to £60 an hour plus an emergency call out fee of £120 (according to Checkatrade), a SylWrap Pipe Repair Kit capable of sealing a live leak on your average domestic copper pipe is available for under £20 including delivery.

Repairs are quick and easy to make and permanent with no training required. You simply follow the instructions provided and within 30 minutes, leaking pipes of any size and material can be sealed – even when pressure cannot be turned off should be unable to locate your stopcock or isolate the pipe for another reason.

We will now take you through the two-stage process of how to fix a leaking pipe using a SylWrap Pipe Repair Kit. All the products contained within the Kit are WRAS approved, meaning they have been certified to British standards as safe to use on pipes and fittings which come into contact with drinking water.

Stage one: Seal the leak

Stage one of making a DIY pipe repair involves sealing the leak. If you can turn the pressure off and the pipe is dry, then this is done using Superfast Epoxy Putty. If you cannot turn the pressure off and water is leaking from the pipe, then this is done using Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape.

Firstly, the no pressure repair method. Epoxy putty consists of two components, resin and hardener. Both these parts are soft until mixed together, after which a chemical reaction takes place to turn the putty into a material as hard as steel.

Superfast Epoxy comes with the resin and hardener in a pre-formatted stick. To use, you simply cut enough putty from the stick to cover the hole or crack in the pipe and knead it by hand.

Within a few minutes, the putty will turn to a uniform colour. Whilst soft, it is then pushed into the hole or crack. After 5 to 10 minutes, it will harden, filling the hole or crack and sealing the leak.

Superfast Copper Epoxy Putty used to seal a hole and fix a leaking pipe
Using Superfast Epoxy Putty to fill a hole in a pipe

Epoxy putty is pressure resistant up to 30 bar. The highest that most home water systems operate at is 3 bar, so Superfast is more than capable of repairing any domestic and most industrial pipes, easily withstanding the pressure.

For live leaks, Wrap & Seal is instead used. This waterproof repair tape is made from self-amalgamating silicone and stretches by up to 3 times its length. When wrapped around a leaking pipe, it will fuse to form a solid rubber band over the hole or crack, sealing it.

The more Wrap & Seal Tapes you use, the greater the pressure resistance. One Tape is normally more than capable of holding 3 bar on a domestic pipe. To know how many Tapes are needed to fix a leaking pipe of larger diameters, Sylmasta have produced a Wrap & Seal Calculator for calculating the quantity needed for bigger repairs.

Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape used to fix a leaking pipe by creating a high pressure waterproof rubber band
Wrap & Seal stretched, wrapped and fused to seal a leak

One Wrap & Seal Tape will take less than 10 minutes to apply. Once you have completed stage one of the repair using either the Tape or Epoxy Putty, then comes stage two – reinforcement.

Stage two: Reinforce the pipe repair

The repair is made permanent by reinforcement using a SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage. SylWrap HD is a composite wrap with a water-activated resin. It is dipped in water, wrapped and then smoothed around the area of the pipe which had been leaking.

Within minutes, the bandage will begin to harden. Once fully wrapped and cured, it provides a rock hard, impact resistant sleeve encompassing the pipe and protecting the initial seal.

Choosing the right Kit for your pipe repair

There are two SylWrap Pipe Repair Kits – the Standard Kit contains only Superfast Epoxy Putty and SylWrap HD Bandage and makes repairs to pipes where pressure can be turned off.

The Universal Kit includes Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape along with Epoxy Putty and the Bandage. This Kit repairs live leaks where pressure cannot be turned off.

Once you have identified which Kit you need, then each product page contains a drop down list with various pipe diameters. Simply select the size of the pipe you are wanting to fix, and it will tell you the specific sized Kit you need.

Step-by-step instructions are supplied with every Kit and if you need any further assistance, then there are several videos showing how to fix a leaking pipe on each of the Kit pages.

If you have any questions about which product is most suitable for your repair or require technical assistance, then please contact Sylmasta via email or on +44 (0)1444 831459 and a technician will be happy to advise you.

DIY Pipe repairs – from homes to businesses to industry


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Fraser & Ellis become London stockists of SylWrap Pipe Repair Kits

Universal Pipe Repair Kits now available to buy in London


Sylmasta are pleased to announce that Battersea-based Fraser & Ellis have become London stockists of the SylWrap Universal Pipe Repair Kit range.

Established as one of the premier plumbing merchants in London for over 100 years, their dedicated and knowledgable staff will be a great addition to the SylWrap family in helping those in the capital with pipe repair applications.

The Universal Pipe Repair Kit enables any user to permanently repair a leaking pipe without the need for any formal training. Full instructions are provided with the Kit for carrying out the two-stage process which is effective on pipes made of copper, steel, iron, PVC plastic, lead and other materials.

A repair begins by using a sealing material to plug the hole in the pipework. When pressure can be turned off, this is done with Superfast Epoxy Putty, which is hand kneaded and applied to damage areas whilst soft. Within 5 to 10 minutes, it will harden to fill the crack.

When pressure cannot be turned off, Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape is instead used. Made from self-amalgamating silicone, it stretches by 300 percent and fuses to form a solid rubber band over a leak area, creating a pressure-resistant repair.

The initial repair is then overwrapped with a SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage. SylWrap HD is a composite wrap with a water activated resin. It sets rock hard in minutes, providing an impact resistant layer of protection which reinforces the repair.

All the products in the Universal Pipe Repair Kit have WRAS approval, meaning that they are certified for safe use with drinking water. The Kit makes pressure resistant repairs up to 30 bar, is temperature resistant to 200ºC, and is effective on pipes carrying hot and cold water and chemicals.

Ample parking is available at Fraser & Ellis’ convenient location near Chelsea Bridge, where they have been based since 2016. For emergency pipe repair enquiries in London, they can be contacted via phone on 020 7228 9999 or email at sales@fraserellis.co.uk. You can also view the Fraser & Ellis website by clicking here.

Universal Kit Case Studies


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What is epoxy coating, how does it work and what is it used for?

Liquid Metal epoxy coating applied to refurbish an old and worn red pipe at Sylmasta HQ

Brush up on your knowledge of brushable epoxy


Imagine if you could do something as a simple as paint a pipe, a part or a structure to provide it with a metal layer of armour capable of resisting corrosion, abrasion and chemical attack. Welcome to the world of the epoxy coating.

They say prevention is better than a cure and prevention of degrading surfaces does not come any better than epoxy coating. Within a couple of hours, a smooth, hard surface can be created that repairs existing wear and tear and prevents against future damage.

Here is the Sylmasta guide to epoxy coatings and how they can help you refurbish and extend the lifespan of systems, with potential savings of thousands and thousands of pounds.

What is an epoxy coating?

Epoxy coatings are made up of two separate liquid parts, one containing resin and the other containing hardener.

When these parts are mixed together, a chemical reaction takes place which results in the epoxy coating setting to form a hard wearing, ultra smooth coating.

What are epoxy coatings used for?

Epoxy coatings have two main uses. The first is for protecting and refurbishing structures, pipes, machinery and surfaces by providing them with an ultra-hard outer layer.

New parts which are coated with a brushable epoxy are protected against corrosion, abrasion, chemical attack, pitting, erosion and cavitation.

Old, worn or damaged parts are restored when an epoxy coating is applied via the creation of a new, hard layer which extends the lifespan of parts.

Take this repair made to aluminium extruder barrels in a pug mill putty machine for example. The rough initial finish of the barrels combined with the silica-filled putty causing damage as it was extruded had caused the aluminium to become worn.

This in turn was impacting on the efficiency of the machinery, as putty was being extruded at a reduced rate. Cleaning of the barrels also took longer because of the damage to the surface.

Applying an epoxy coating to the barrels repaired the worn surfaces, protected them from future abrasion caused by the putty and created an ultra-smooth layer for the putty to slide down, improving extrusion rate.

Epoxy coatings are also used for high-strength bonding of materials. Whilst still a liquid, they remain gel-like and sticky, during which components can be bonded to them.

When used in floor repair, ant-slip grit can be added to a floor painted with epoxy coating to create a non-slip surface. In pipe repair applications, an epoxy coating improves adhesion between the pipe and composite repair wrap.

How does an epoxy coating work?

Applying an epoxy coating is as simple as painting a wall. Once the two parts have been mixed to the prescribed ratio, a traditional paintbrush is used to coat the surface requiring protection.

The formulation of the epoxy coating will determine the cure time. Sylmasta epoxy coatings come with a 90 minute gel time, enabling more of the epoxy to be mixed without the threat of premature curing.

This is particularly useful in warmer climates, where heat accelerates the work time, reducing how long is available to carry out an application.

To create a pinhole free coating, it is recommended that two coats are used. The re-coating time is 5-8 hours after applying and a full cure is achieved in 24 hours.

Types of epoxy coating

Epoxy coatings can be filled with different materials to improve their effectiveness for use in specific applications, such as corrosion protection or prevention of abrasive wear.

Liquid Metal Epoxy Coating is metal-filled, setting to provide a layer of metallic armour to pipes, structures, machine parts and surfaces. It is formulated to offer excellent protection against corrosion and chemical attack.

Painting worn and damaged parts with Liquid Metal refurbishes them, extending the lifespan of systems. As well as metalwork, Liquid Metal can be used to give most plastics a metal coating.

For protection against surface wear, it is desirable to have an even harder epoxy coating. Ceramic Brushable Blue is ceramic-filled and reinforced with silicone carbide, enabling it to resist and repair damage caused by abrasion.

Sylmasta Epoxy Coatings

If you have any question about which product is most suitable for your repair or require technical assistance, then please contact Sylmasta via email or on +44 (0)1444 831459 and a technician will be happy to advise you.

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Sylmasta are Industrial Process Pipe Maintenance Company of the Month

A contaminated water pipe at a wastewater treatment works in the United Kingdom is repaired after being accidentally breached during construction work

Industrial Process News Magazine recognise Sylmasta’s contribution to leak reduction through composite pipe repairs


Sylmasta have been named as Pipe Maintenance Company of the Month in the July 2021 edition of Industrial Process News Magazine.

The editorial team were impressed with the work Sylmasta have carried out on reducing leakage on the United Kingdom’s water network and in other industries worldwide through their SylWrap range of pipe repair products.

Sylmasta have partnered with several of the UK’s water utilities company, supplying them with SylWrap Pipe Repair Contractor Kits. Each kit enables any contractor to make up to six WRAS approved live leak repairs to pipes of all types and diameters without the need for any formal training in under 30 minutes.

The Case is designed to be easily stored on a van. As soon as a burst is identified by a water company on their network, they can send a vehicle equipped with everything needed to fix the problem. This rapid response time reduces the amount of water lost.

A SylWrap repair is effective on complex sections of pipe such as tees and elbows where pipe repair clamps cannot be deployed. The materials involved are also more lightweight, making them easier to manoeuvre and transport than heavy, bulky clamps.

Carrying out a SylWrap repair is a simple two-stage process. The leak is sealed with Superfast Epoxy Putty if pressure can be turned off or Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape if pressure cannot be turned off. The initial sealing material is then overwrapped with a SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage.

SylWrap HD is a water-activated composite wrap which sets rock hard in minutes, reinforcing the repair and providing an impact resistant protective sleeve over pipework.

Repairs made using SylWrap are permanent and they offer a cost-effective alternative to replacing damaged sections of pipeline.

Sylmasta’s recognition by Industrial Process News comes at a time when there is growing pressure to reduce leaks across all industries, with the water industry under particular scrutiny.

A report by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee released in 2020 said that unless urgent action was taken to cut water wastage, Britain could experience water shortages by 2040.

The water industry have been set ambitious targets when it comes to leak reduction by the regulator Ofwat and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

In England and Wales, leaks must be reduced by 16 percent by 2025, a saving of 561 million. Longer-term targets are to cut water loss from 2020 levels by a third before 2030 and by half before 2050.

Whilst water companies are focused on identifying bursts which may otherwise leak for weeks, months or even years without ever been noticed, there is a growing realisation that this is only half the battle.

Companies also need to be able to repair these leaks quickly and efficiently to reduce leakage levels. The quick repair time of SylWrap can play an important role in doing so.

Away from water, Industrial Process News highlighted the work that Sylmasta do in helping other sectors repair and maintain their own systems, saving water and helping to reduce downtime.

SylWrap pipe repair solutions are used in wastewater treatment, nuclear power stations, petrochemical plants, quarries, agriculture, and by facilities management companies responsible for hotels, leisure facilities and hospitals to name but a few.

SylWrap pipe repair kits are already used on a worldwide scale with several countries in Africa, South America and Asia adopting composite repair.

They are approved by the national water supplier for use on Kuala Lumpur’s vast pipe network and have been used on the water network of Mexico.

With the importance of preserving water for the good of the planet likely to become a more pressing issue in the years to come, the reach of Sylmasta and the SylWrap range of pipe repair kits is only going to extend.

Click here to read issue 702 of Industrial Process News in which Sylmasta were named Pipe Maintenance Company of the Month

Sylmasta Leak Repair Case Studies


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Earth Day: How pipe repair can help save the environment and the planet

Pipe repair can help protect the environment by producing the levels of water lost to leaks on public supply networks, helping to protect supplies

Water is precious – the more we can save, the better for our planet


Every year on April 22nd, the world marks Earth Day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. When we talk about pipe repair, it is mostly in the context of saving money or protecting homes and properties from water damage, but fixing a leaking pipe quickly and easily can also help save the environment.

Planet Earth has a water problem which is mainly attributed to climate change. Hotter, dryer summers have brought on widespread, record-breaking droughts to put extreme stress on supplies.

Eastern Australia experienced its worst ever drought in 2019. Water shortages became so bad in São Paulo in 2015 that it caused rioting and looting. An official state of calamity had to be declared and the army was on standby to restore order.

California meanwhile was in a constant state of drought between 2011 and 2017, the most extreme known in 1200 years. 95 percent of the state’s winter salmon were killed in 2013, 62 million trees were lost in 2016 and residents were frequently placed under mandatory water restrictions of 25 percent.

In the United Kingdom, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee warned in a September 2020 report that taps could run dry by 2040 unless more was done to protect supplies in the face of not only climate change, but population growth. More people on Earth results in more water being drawn from nature.

To help the environment, the world cannot afford to waste water. Every drop is precious. One of the biggest contributors to water waste – arguably the biggest – is leakage on public supply networks. In 2019-20, 2.95 billion litres of water were lost every day to leaks on the UK water network.

That might seem like an eye-watering amount, but it is actually the lowest ever leakage figure since records began in the mid-1990s, when 4.5 billion litres of water was lost. A combination of new leak detection technology, innovative pipe repair methods and a firm focus on saving water from government and stakeholders has been responsible for the drop.

Still, there is clearly much to do if the UK is to avoid running out of supplies by 2040, as forecast by the Public Accounts Committee. Ofwat used its PR19 five-yearly review into the water industry to demand water companies in England and Wales reduce leaks by 16% by 2025, saving enough water to supply every person in the cities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool and Sheffield.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have gone further, saying that leakage must be cut by half its 2020 levels by 2050. That would mean nearly 1.5 billion litres of water being saved via pipe repair, a huge boost to supplies in the UK, the environment and the planet.

Detecting and fixing leaking pipes is not always easy. Bursts and leaks often occur deep underground and can go unnoticed for months. Even when they are discovered, many are not straightforward to repair. Access may be difficult, the problem could be on a challenging joint, or the only solution considered might be replacement.

For particularly challenging leaks and bursts, water companies may consider it too costly and disruptive to carry out a repair or replacement. Instead, they will simply leave pipes to leak water for many years. One example of this comes from a burst water main which had been leaking for 15 years.

The traditional means of repair used by water companies is a pipe repair clamp. Whilst extremely effective in the right situations, clamps are hefty and bulky. They cannot be applied around elbows or tees, and are not always flexible enough to be fitted in confined spaces.

This was the problem faced by the company responsible for the burst water main. Only one worker could access the hole at a time, there was no room for a clamp, and to replace the main would have meant severe disruption caused by shutting off supplies and digging up the surrounding area. As a result, it was considered unrepairable.

That was until a Sylmasta Live Leak Pipe Repair came along. Using a SylWrap Universal Pipe Repair Kit, the latest contractors hired by the water company to find a solution were able to carry out a permanent live leak repair in under an hour.

A SylWrap repair consists of a simple two-stage process. The leak is first sealed using either Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape (if pressure cannot be isolated) or Superfast Epoxy Putty (if water can be turned off). A SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage is then applied over the initial leak sealant to complete the repair. 

SylWrap HD is a water-activated, resin impregnated fibreglass tape which sets rock hard to provide an impact-resistant, protective shell around damaged pipework, strengthening it and extending its lifespan. Repairs can be made to pipes of any diameter or type, to leaking elbows, tees, rivet joints and other challenging sections of pipework, all without the need for any formal training.

Pipe repair becomes a task any person can carry out using a SylWrap Kit – including in domestic settings. A SylWrap Pipe Repair Kit means that a small leak on a bathroom or kitchen pipe not worth paying a plumber to look at can now be fixed by the property owner in less than 30 minutes for under £20.

The speed and ease with which repairs can be made using SylWrap has seen several of the UK’s water companies approve the SylWrap Contractor Case for use on their networks. The national supplier in Malaysia is also using the Contractor Case to fix leaks on the vast pipe network of Kuala Lumpur. SylWrap is a global solution to a worldwide leak problem.

Each case contains enough products to make up to six repairs and can be easily stored on a van. Whenever a leak is detected, a contractor simply has to reach for their case, where everything they require to make a live leak repair can be found.

Pipe repair is not the only way to save water and protect the environment. We can all do more to reduce the amount of water we use through simple, everyday lifestyle changes such as spending less time in the shower and not leaving the tap running when brushing our teeth. Those savings may seem like a drop in the ocean compared to the near-3 billion litres lost to leaking pipes every year, but every little helps.

A concerted push from the whole world can help preserve water supplies and play a part in saving the environment, and pipe repair should be at the forefront of it.

To speak to a Sylmasta technician about how your company might benefit from using SylWrap Pipe Repair solutions for carrying out pipe repairs, then please contact Sylmasta via email or on +44 (0)1444 831459.

SylWrap Pipe Repairs


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Emergency pipe repair: A lesson from Hampshire in why you should always be prepared to fix a leak

A carpenter accidentally cut through a water pipe at a home in Essex but with no emergency pipe repair solution available, significant damage was caused

Why flooring and carpeting companies should always be prepared for pipework disasters


Emergency pipe repair is not just for plumbers. Pipes are everywhere and many trades encounter them on a daily basis. Electricians, builders, decorators, gardeners, carpenters, carpet fitters… the list goes on.

Having contact with pipes means that there is always a danger of accidentally cutting into one. When this happens, the damage can be severe, as a family in Hampshire discovered to their cost.

The Newton family were settling into their new home with their 12-month-old baby. Their kitchen had been refurbished and extended, the property newly decorated and new carpets fitted. Only one thing was bothering them – a loud, creaking nose from the floorboards in the bedroom.

They thought it may have been caused by all the construction work below. To get to the bottom of the problem, they called in a trained carpenter to investigate.

The upstairs flooring was chipboard rather than floorboards, so a section had to be cut away to gain access to the RSJ below. It was then decided that additional screws in the joists might reduce the creaking.

Unfortunately, the carpenter had not fully investigated what was lurking underneath the chipboard, resulting in the screws being placed in a perfect line down the centre of the mains water pipe supplying the tank in the loft.

Initially at least, the screws were not a major problem. Worse was to come however when the carpenter went to remove another section of chipboard, only to end up cutting through the pipe with a circular saw.

Catastrophic damage had now been caused to the already perforated pipe. With mains water gushing into the floor space, the family rushed to turn off the supply, only to find that the stopcock was seized up and could not be operated manually.

After some time, a wrench was found and the water turned off. The family then called a plumber to shut off the damaged section of pipe so that the home could still run other water services.

The plumber cut the pipe, plugged what he thought was the end leading to the mains, and turned the water back on. Alas, he had plugged the wrong end and so once more mains water was pumping into the floor space from an open-ended pipe.

Supply was again shut off and the plumber rectified the error. Still, several more gallons of water had been released, adding to the destruction of the home.

The damage led to damp and water ingress in the new kitchen and dining room. Much of downstairs had to be replastered and redecorated, as did the master bedroom where the pipe breach had occurred.

New carpet and underlay had to be fitted and a new living room ceiling. The home was also without water, heating and electricity for four days – hardly a good situation at the best of times, but catastrophic with a 12-month-old baby.

Had the carpenter kept a SylWrap Pipe Repair Kit on his van in case of emergency, then all of that could have been avoided. SylWrap enables any user to permanently repair a leaking pipe in less than 30 minutes even when water flow cannot be turned off.

A SylWrap Kit can make repairs pressure resistant to 30bar and temperature resistant to to 200ºC. They are WRAS approved so can be used safely on pipes carrying drinking water and are effective on pipes of any size made from copper, PVC plastics, steel, stainless steel, malleable iron, GRP, ceramic, clay, concrete, lead, and rubber.

With SylWrap, the leak could have been minimised within minutes, preventing it wreaking such destruction. A full, permanent repair would have made the pipe serviceable and mains water could have been reinstated.

Accidents happen, as the Newton family, the carpenter and the plumber involved found out to their cost. Being prepared for emergencies by carrying a SylWrap Kit can help prevent them turning into the sort of disaster seen in Hampshire.

To speak to a Sylmasta technician about how your company might benefit from stocking SylWrap Pipe Repair solutions in case of an emergency, then please contact Sylmasta via email or on +44 (0)1444 831459.

SylWrap Emergency Pipe Repair Kits


The SylWrap Universal Pipe Repair Kit enables anyone to fix a leaking pipe inside of 30 minutes

SylWrap Universal Pipe Repair Kit
Contains Superfast Epoxy Putty, Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape and SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage for permanent live leak repairs

SylWrap Pipe Repair Contractor Case
Easy-to-store, robust red case with enough SylWrap Pipe Repair products to make up to six permanent live leak repairs

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How much waterproof pipe repair tape do I need to seal my leak?

Wrap & Seal waterproof pipe repair tape can make high-pressure live leak repairs to pipes capable of holding up to 30bar

Introducing the Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape Repair Calculator


Using a waterproof pipe repair tape to fix a leaking pipe just became that little bit easier thanks to the introduction of the Sylmasta Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape Repair Calculator.

Gone are the days of trying to manually work out how many tapes are needed to make a repair with high enough pressure resistance. Simply enter the data about your repair into the Sylmasta Wrap & Seal Calculator and it will do the rest for you.

For fixing pipes in domestic plumbing, using one 25mm x 2m Wrap & Seal has usually been suitable. This small version of Sylmasta’s waterproof pipe repair tape holds pressure up to 5bar and with most plumbing applications operating at between 1bar and 2bar, there has never been much confusion over the quantity of tape required.

When it comes to larger, industrial repairs however, clients have not always been sure of the number of Wrap & Seal required. Factors which influence the number of tapes include pipe pressure, pipe diameter, the dimensions of the crack, and the size of Wrap & Seal being purchased.

For complex applications, this would often lead to clients having to contact Sylmasta before procurement to ascertain the quantity of waterproof repair tape required.

A combination of extensive testing at Sylmasta HQ and the introduction of the Pipe Burst Tape Repair Calculator removes that additional layer from the buying process. Sylmasta’s clients can now simply enter their repair data on the relevant product page, discover the number of Wrap & Seals their repair requires and then order accordingly.

To use the Calculator, a customer enters the water pressure of the repair, the diameter of the pipe in millimetres, and the length of the crack. For pinhole leaks, the repair length field is left blank.

Once they have entered their data, selecting the size of a specific Wrap & Seal Tape will show the quantity of that specific tape recommended for completing the repair. You can try the Calculator for yourself:

Wrap & Seal is made from self-fusing silicone, is twice as thick as most other waterproof repair tapes and stretches by 300 percent. It features a unique tapered profile which prevents water tacking underneath.

As it is wrapped around a pipe, Wrap & Seal forms a solid rubber band over the leak area for a high-pressure repair. Additional tapes will bond to previously applied layers, enabling a repair to be built capable of holding up to 30bar.

The Repair Calculator has been added to the product pages of Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape, the SylWrap Universal Pipe Repair Kit, and the SylWrap Pipe Contractor Case.

Wrap & Seal is available in three sizes when purchased as a standalone product; Small 25m x 2m, Large 50mm x 4m, X-Large 50mm x 11m.

The Universal Pipe Repair Kit contains one roll of Wrap & Seal alongside Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty and a SylWrap HD Pipe Repair Bandage. Additional Wrap & Seal can be purchased separately to increase the pressure resistance of repairs made with the Universal Kit. The Repair Calculator now formulates how many additional tapes are required prior to purchase.

A SylWrap Contractor Case features multiple Wrap & Seal and SylWrap HD along with Superfast Steel. It allows regular pipe repair users, including water companies and facilities management, to make up to six live leak repairs at a cheaper-cost-per repair than when using individual kits.

Contractor Case users can now determine the number of Wrap & Seal they require from their Case to carry out a high-pressure repair. They can also order any additional tapes as recommended.

(Calculations serve as a guide to potential maximum pressure resistance only. Actual pressure resistance depends upon pipe material, condition, hole size, leak type and tension maintained during wrapping. If you are unsure, then more than one Wrap & Seal can be used to stop the leak.)

If you have any question about making a repair using Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape or require technical assistance, then please contact Sylmasta via email or on +44 (0)1444 831459 and a technician will be happy to advise you.

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