We all know the old adage that ‘a stitch in time saves nine’, and it’s never been more true than when you are dealing with a pipe and hose repair. In fact, in these circumstances, that ‘stitch in time’ could save a lot more than nine, it could save your whole plant or production line!
It’s never just a small leak…
To start with, a small leak of water, oil or hydraulic fluid may not seem that significant. It’s just a small spill that can be easily cleaned up. However, if left un-repaired, the consequences of that leak can rapidly escalate. As more fluid passes through the hole, that hole will inevitably get larger. This leads to even more fluid escaping and further enlargement of the whole. It’s a vicious circle that can quickly turn a minor leak into a major issue.
Unfortunately, the leak itself is only the start of your problems. As water, oil or hydraulic fluid leaks from your system, pressure will start to drop. This will quickly compromise performance as well as safety, and it could easily damage your equipment as heating elements are exposed, gears start to grind, and equipment loses its ability to lift safely or even move the way you want it to.
Act fast with Firesleeve tape
Clearly, the time to fix any leak is as soon as you possibly can. The quicker you react, the easier it will be to repair, and the lower the chances that there will be associated damage to your equipment.
To achieve this, you need a product that can be deployed quickly and easily, yet will deliver a strong, lasting and watertight repair. You need a product that is flexible and practical, but also dependable and durable. In short, you need 369 Firesleeve tape from National Firesleeve.
Your toolbox essential
369 self-fusing Firesleeve tape is an essential for any toolbox, especially if you are part of the repair and maintenance team. Made from a specially cured silicone rubber that bonds to itself, Firesleeve tape needs no adhesive. Simply stretch the tape around the damaged pipe or hose and it will bond to itself.
The initial bond is formed within minutes, and over the next 24 hours it will cure into a strong, watertight seal to deliver a quality repair that lasts. With no adhesive residue, Firesleeve tape is far less messy than traditional PVC tape, and because there is no glue to melt under high temperatures, it can operate in environments of a constant 180°C, and withstand short term exposure as high as 260°C.
Firesleeve tape repairs are tough too, with a fully cured repair delivering the perfect blend of flexibility and strength, and a hardness of 40±10 on the Shore A scale. This means it can resist abrasion, as well as offering good resistance to solvents, acids, hydrocarbons and even flames.
Order now
Made in Britain by our parent company SleeveIt, 369 self-fusing Firesleeve tape is available in 0.5mm or 0.8mm thickness, and in 25.4mm, 38.1mm or 50.8mm widths, with a choice of either red or black. All rolls carry a full 11metres of tape, so you’ll never be short of the instant, yet lasting, repair solution that you need.
To find out more about 369 self-fusing Firesleeve tape, and the many industry standards that it meets and exceeds, download the full technical specification sheet now, or contact National Firesleeve today.
A stitch in time can save nine, but a swift and sure repair using 369 self-fusing Firesleeve tape can save you so much more, protecting your equipment, your plant and your profits.
