Sylmasta Case Studies
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 this website showcases some of the projects that Sylmasta have been involved in.
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Case Study: Water Treatment Plant in Puerto Rico Repair Worn Pump Extracting from a Well
Ceramic Brushable Green provides a long-term repair solution for a pump which had become badly worn due to minerals and sediments in the water it extracted from a below-ground well
Case Study: External Surface Damage Repair to Restore Integrity of 400mm GRP Pipe
Areas of external damage on the surface of a 400mm GRP pipe at an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia undergo repair to restore integrity of the line and lessen the chance of future leaks
Case Study: Rapid 5 Minute Epoxy Adhesive Used to Repair Broken Ceramic Teapot Lid
Rapid 5 Minute Epoxy Adhesive accurately repairs a ceramic teapot lid which had broken into two pieces when it was accidentally dropped onto a hard floor
Case Study: Live Leak Pipe Repair of Above and Below Ground Water Supply Pipelines
Water pipes located above and below ground as part of a network servicing a town in Libya required live leak repair to seal cracks without disrupting supplies
Case Study: Dairy Delivery Truck 466 International Engine Cracked Timing Cover Repair
Industrial Metal saves a Puerto Rico milk company spending $1000 on a new timing cover for one of their delivery trucks by repairing a crack through which oil was escaping
Case Study: Leaking Hydrogen Line Pipe Repair at Power Station in Puerto Rico
Leaking joints at either end of a hydrogen line installed as part of a new cooling system for a Puerto Rico power station required sealing before the pipe went into full service
Case Study: Filler Repair of 50mm Crack Between Toilet Waste Pipe & Bathroom Floor
A hole cut too big into a bathroom floor during renovations left a 50mm crack around the base of a toilet waste pipe, which required permanent sealing with a waterproof filler material
Case Study: Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty Used to Fix Rust Holes on a Classic Car
A classic car owner uses Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty to permanently fix rust holes which had developed on the metal frame of their vehicle in a quick, easy and cost-effective repair
Case Study: Leak Repair of a Bathroom Sink PVC Plastic Drain Pipe
Cracks in a PVC plastic pipe located in a cupboard underneath a bathroom sink undergo a quick and easy DIY repair by the property owner using Superfast Plastic Epoxy Putty Stick
Case Study: Reinforcement of 6 Metres of Corroded Steel Pipe in a Fire Station Pumping House
A 6 metre section of 150mm steel pipe including two 90 degree elbow bends at a fire station pump house is reinforced with SylWrap HD after being badly weakened by corrosion
Case Study: Using Epoxy Putty for Cracked & Damaged Brick Repair & Restoration
Bricks suffering from cracks, holes and missing chunks as a result of lime blow are seamlessly repaired using epoxy putty coloured with brick dust at a site in the south of England
Case Study: Repair of a Leaking 150mm Steel 90 Degree Elbow Bend at a Quarry Wash Plant
When a quarry in the UK could not fit a pipe repair clamp around a leaking 150mm steel 90 degree elbow bend, they instead used a SylWrap Pipe Repair Kit to seal the line
Case Study: Desalination Plant Partially Buried 3000mm FRP Discharge Return Pipe Repair
A desalination plant in Saudi Arabia needed to seal gaps between connecting rings left during installation of a 3 metre diameter FRP pipe before the facility could go online
Case Study: CAE1500 With a Miracle Decoration Repair to Save a Family’s Christmas
Sylmasta CAE1500 Superglue saves Christmas for a family with the repair of a decoration passed down through generations which had been accidentally snapped in two
Case Study: Refurbishment & Repair of Power Plant Condenser Unit Deformed by Corrosion
Ceramic Supergrade rebuilds the cast iron face of a 20-year-old condenser unit deformed by heavy corrosion at a power plant in Puerto Rico, extending the lifespan of the part
Case Study: Steel District Heating System Pipe Suspended in Ceiling Live Pinhole Leak Repair
A steel pipe suspended in the ceiling of a building as part of a district heating system undergoes a live repair after a pinhole leak began causing substantial water damage
Case Study: Repair of a Cracked 90-year-old 70mm Malleable Iron Water Supply Pipe
With replacement fittings for a cracked 90-year-old malleable iron pipe no longer manufactured because of its age, a repair solution was needed to avoid replacing the entire line
Case Study: Corroded Tank Repair at a Puerto Rico Pharmaceutical Plant
A heavily corroded industrial tank at a pharmaceutical plant undergoes repair and refurbishment to extend its lifespan by several years ahead of a planned replacement
Case Study: Liquid Metal Lays Anti Slip Flooring Surfaces at PepsiCo Plant in Chile
12 different areas of an industrial plant operated by PepsiCo in Chile are given new anti slip surfaces in a cost effective application using Liquid Metal and silicon carbide grit
Case Study: Live Leak Contaminated Water Pipe Repair at a Wastewater Treatment Works
Catastrophe was averted at a Wastewater Treatment Works in the UK thanks to a live leak repair carried out after a contaminated water pipe was mistakenly cut through
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