Success Story
Gate Valve Pipe Installation with Syntho-Glass
Problem
Numerous underground pipelines, with external wall loss and corrosion, are in need of immediate repair. Shutdown of the lines is not an option during repair and rebuild.
Conditions
The pipelines are unearthed to show multiple areas of corrosion damage and external wall loss. The pipes are old, still in workable condition, but in need of immediate repair and reinforcement.
Solution
The pipeline problem areas are first prepared by sandblasting, then applying a mastic epoxy to give added reinforcement and prevent future corrosion. These areas are then wrapped with multiple layers of Syntho-Glass® which provides reinforcement, rebuilds the pipe wall, and permanently repairs the pipe.
Result
The reinforced pipelines are brought back to their original strength with a permanent repair of their problem areas. The repair was completed without the need to shut down pressure through the lines, thus saving the customer hundreds of thousands in shutdown costs.
