MARINE & Industrial Marketing says
BHP Billiton recently repaired a vital pipe quickly with its Rapp-it Pipe Repair Bandage technology.
An unexpected leak in the main trunk line allowed over 24ML of water to flow from the bore fields. BHP maintenance crews used the Rapp-it Pipe Repair Bandage to respond rapidly to the emergency situation, reducing
downtime and production loss.
According to Marine & Industrial Marketing, its Rapp-it Pipe Repair Bandage is
easy to use, with no mixing or measuring required. The user immerses the bandage in water for ten seconds, and applies it by wrapping around the damaged pipe area.
The product itself is a roll of fibreglass bandage impregnated with water-activated
polyurethane resin. Each Rapp-it Bandage comes with a 50mm stick of Steel Putty, which can be pushed into holes or cracks before application for a more secure repair.
Rapp-it Pipe Repair Bandages can withstand heat up to 150°C, pressure up to 150psi, and most diluted chemicals and fuels. The bandages are also approved for use with potable water.
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