A common everyday situation - either a pipe of a water supply or heating system burst, or a connection of two elements has leaked. First - drop by drop, and then the neighbors can be flooded. It's good if a leak was found in time. But what if a plumber is not available and the water continues to drip? To overcome such troubles, it is necessary to have a waterproof tape with an adhesive layer in your home emergency repair stock. And what kind of scotch tape is really effective against leaks was found out empirically. The experience consisted of studying in advance information from experts, publications on the Internet and technical documents.
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- 1 Universal adhesive super tape
- 2 Silicone tape for sealing leaks
- 3 Adhesive tape for sealing Aviora
- 4 Reinforced self-adhesive tape Energoflex gray ROLS ISOMARKET 48 mm × 50 m
- 5 Waterproof insulation tape Flex Tape 12 "
- 6 Pipe repair tape 50 mm × 25 m, article 102016
- 7 Repair tape for pipes JWR technology
- 8 Repair tape for JuncoTape pipes (25.4 x mm x 3 m x 0.5 mm)
- 9 Conclusion
Universal adhesive super tape
This tape is similar to regular stationery tape, only the adhesive layer is much thicker, and there is a noticeable corrugation on it. The material of the tape is silicone. Outwardly, it looks like electrical tape, but with a greater width - 25 mm. On the sold reel, the total length is 3 m. The layers in the winding are protected from sticking by a special interlayer.
The belt can be used underwater, in water, on a damp surface. It is very elastic, stretches almost twice in length.
Silicone tape for sealing leaks
Silicone is very common among sealants. On its basis, a tape is produced for quick elimination of leaks. water pipes in emergency situations. The tape can be used on wet, dirty and oily surfaces. Sold on reels, tape length - 3 m, width - 25 mm, thickness - 0.5 mm. Withstands pressure up to 5 bar at temperatures from -60 to +260 ° C. As a temporary remedy, tape is ideal, but only where there is no high pressure. It should be replaced as soon as possible with a more thorough elimination of the cause of the leaks.
Adhesive tape for sealing Aviora
Aviora is a Moscow-based company that sells various materials for sealing works. It makes a tape based on a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composition, an adhesive layer is applied to one side. It is mainly used for sealing joints of plastic pipes. It can be used for joining sections of rubber insulation. The tape is highly elastic, it fits snugly to the pipe. Withstands high pressures and temperatures from -50 to +125 ° C in aggressive environments, protects metal from corrosion. Country of origin - China.
Universal adhesive tape Aviora 302-161 is made on a one-sided adhesive reinforced base. Base material - polyethylene, rubber. The width of the tape on the reel is 48 mm, the length is 50 m. The tape is UV-resistant. Minimum operating temperature: -40 ° C. Country of origin - China.
Reinforced self-adhesive tape Energoflex gray ROLS ISOMARKET 48 mm × 50 m
Energoflex is a Moscow company that produces thermal insulation materials from foamed polyethylene. Energoflex reinforced self-adhesive gray tape ROLS ISOMARKET 48 mm × 50 m is widely used when installing Energoflex Super thermal insulation. The tape is reinforced with Energoflex mesh, which increases the tensile strength. The minimum operating temperature of the Energoflex tape is +10 ° C.
Waterproof insulation tape Flex Tape 12 "
Flex Tape 12 "is a dense insulating waterproof tape made of rubber. Has an adhesive layer and a closed cell protective surface. The material contains a lot of synthetic rubber, which makes flex seal tape soft and flexible. Flex Tape length 1.5 m, width 10 cm
Pipe repair tape 50 mm × 25 m, article 102016
Reinforced tape W-CON is designed for working with pipes. It is used when performing internal and external works on sealing plumbing and ventilation pipes.
Repair tape for pipes JWR technology
Canadian firm Super Production Inc. represents in Russia systems for emergency repair of pipes (JWR), boilers and hydraulic tanks (PP). The area of their application is everywhere where pipelines of practically any technological purpose (from municipal to chemical) are used.
JWR tape is made of fiberglass (which in Russian means “just wrap and stop”) and is covered with polyurethane polymer. The system works with a range of industrial chemicals in the range from -60 ° C to +150 °WITH. For successful work, no special training is required, it is enough to follow the attached instructions.
Clean the leak, apply the supplied plaster and wrap with tape on both sides. Full curing occurs within 30-40 minutes after lapping at a temperature of +250 ° C.
The products are completely safe and environmentally friendly, therefore they are certified for use in pipelines and drinking containers. JWR is available for pipe diameters from 15 to 280 mm.
JWR allows not only to eliminate the leak, but also to restore the structural integrity of the pipe. Tests show that the application of JWR to a 2 ”PVC pipe joint increases the joint strength by more than 900 kg. Therefore, JWR can be used for preventive purposes in the most dangerous places of pipelines, increasing their resistance to ground movement, water hammer and vibration in the system. It also insures personnel and equipment in the most dangerous places, especially at chemical plants.
Systems for emergency repair of pipelines are successfully used at municipal housing facilities, especially at emergency sections of heating communications of dilapidated housing stock.
Repair tape for JuncoTape pipes (25.4 x mm x 3 m x 0.5 mm)
The use of self-adhesive silicone tape, which does not stick to your hands, is effective in eliminating leaks in engineering networks of water supply, heating and sanitation. It can be used for emergency repair of pipes, hoses and other elements in vehicles. For an instant repair of any surface, a few turns are enough. The service life of the insulated surface is up to 25 years, it can be easily removed, the junk tape is stretched by more than 400%. It can be used as an insulating tape at voltages up to 12 kV.
Conclusion
For urgent operational repair of pipelines, there are many offers on sale. When choosing a tape, it is necessary to check the compliance of its operating conditions with the real temperature and pressure in the pipeline. In any case, as soon as possible, you need to shut off the pipe and make a thorough repair to eliminate the leak.
