SylPad Pressure Resistance Multiplier – For High Pressure Live Leak Repair SylPad is used in conjunction with Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape when making a live leak repair on high pressure pipework in excess of 150mm diameter. It better concentrates the elastic force of the tape directly over the hole in the pipe, increasing Wrap & Seal pressure resistance by up to three times.Continue reading
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Video: How to protect surfaces and parts from abrasion and impact using WearShield Epoxy Paste
Demonstration video showing the effectiveness of WearShield Epoxy Paste in forming an alumina-reinforced layer over surfaces to protect against abrasion, impact and wear
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