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You know the scenario. You’re on site, working under pressure. You’ll only meet the deadline if everything stays precisely on track. Then the worst happens.
A critical pipe springs a leak, and chaos erupts. You’re kilometres from the nearest services, or weeks away from the next scheduled shutdown. If you have Rapp-it Pipe Repair Bandages on hand – disaster averted. Rapp-it bandages can be applied for successful pipe repairs in just 30 minutes.
They are an emergency go-to for pretty much every Australian sector and industry with working pipes.
- Hospitals and fire departments
- Emergency services
- Water treatment facilities
- Mining, steelworks, food manufacturing
- Construction, chemicals, power plants
- Municipal councils and public buildings
- Property and hotel maintenance
- Breweries and wineries
- Agriculture, horticulture and irrigation
- Inland fish and seafood farms
Pop them on the shelf, in the tool kit, in a work vehicle or truck. A self-contained Rapp-it kit has all you need for a quick emergency fix that gets you out of trouble – bandage, putty and protective gloves.
An effective first responder
Rapp-it can help you avoid unscheduled shutdowns, saving tens of thousands of dollars in a single application. It works across the board, from major industrial pipe networks in mines, petrochemical plants and water utilities (including submerged lines), to water and air-conditioning pipes in the commercial, healthcare and government sectors. The super-strong fibreglass bandage is treated with durable polyurethane resin.
The bandage is:
- Resistant to corrosive substances including acid, chemicals and fumes.
- Available in a range of sizes (multiples can be used for large pipes).
- Custom fit for every size and shape of hole, crack or space.
- Backed by tech support for tricky spaces or sensitive locations.
Quick installation tips
Rapp-it is simple to use:
- Shut down the pipe for optimum results (though repairs under pressure can still save huge dollars in downtime).
- Use the outer pouch to carry water for application (only activate bandage with water when ready to apply). Clean and roughen pipe with metal file or wire brush before applying.
- Mix putty to an even colour (no black and grey zebra striping). Apply the bandage quickly and wrap tightly for strongest set.
- Using wet gloves, massage in circular motion until resin stops foaming.
- The bandage should be at least 10mm thick over the leak.
- It usually requires 12 to 15 wraps around the pipe.
Rapp-it in action
A Rapp-it customer recently faced a live line repair at a busy Queensland coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP).
The problem
A 250mm pipe, with a 6mm wall, developed a crack while in use. The pipe contained an abrasive mixture of fine coal slurry, known to wear through polyurethane pipe spools. The line couldn’t be shut down due to operations running, with the pipe under low pressure (75 kPA).
The solution
The customer used Rapp-it RAP164 bandages (100mm x 4.8m) to repair the pipe. The outer packet was used to transport water to the application site. The pipe was prepared, and the wet bandage applied according to instructions.
The outcome
The customer was very pleased with the effectiveness of Rapp-it. “With the down day a month away, we needed a quick repair to save ourselves a mess. Rapp-it was easily applied, immediately stopped the leak and set in half and hour, even with the pipe under pressure. Rapt with the outcome!”
According to Michelle Hutchings, General Manager, Marine and Industrial Marketing, Rapp-it is the perfect choice for safety, productivity and cost-saving when disaster strikes. “Rapp-it bandages buy valuable time in an emergency, avoiding the need for costly unscheduled downtime while protecting worker health and safety.”
As Australia’s largest provider of industrial and safety equipment, Blackwoods has all your job requirements covered.
