Wrap & Seal Pipe Repair Tape

Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape

Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape is a waterproof pipe repair tape made from self-amalgamating silicone which stretches by three times its length. As it is wrapped around pipework, it fuses to form a solid rubber band which seals live leaks. Wrap & Seal has WRAS approval and makes repairs to pipes of most materials and diameters.

The effectiveness of Wrap & Seal comes from being twice the thickness of other self-fusing waterproof repair tapes, its extra stretch and its unique tapered profile enabling more pressure to be applied per wrap.

Multiple tapes applied over each other will amalgamate in the same way, building a repair capable of withstanding up to 30 bar. Wrap & Seal is temperature resistant to 200°C and effective on steel, stainless steel, copper, malleable iron, GRP, ceramic, most plastics, clay, concrete, rubber, and lead.

It is suitable for fixing leaks in applications ranging from small domestic plumbing problems through to large scale industrial pipe repairs. Because it is effective on live leaks, using Wrap & Seal avoids costly and disruptive shutdowns of systems.

No prior training is required before using Wrap & Seal. Simply follow the instructions provided. It can be used on pipes carrying hot water and chemicals.

Wrap & Seal is WRAS approved, meaning that it can be used safely with drinking water. The versatility of the product makes it suitable for wrapping other types of pipes, including car exhausts and hoses. It can also be used in electrical applications for insulation and repairing damaged cables.

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Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape Details

Wrap & Seal is easy to use and depending on the pipe size, pressure and number of tapes being used, repairs can be carried out in under 15 minutes.

The repair begins by anchoring the waterproof tape next to the leak area. Using the centre line as a guide, the tape is stretched to its maximum and wrapped around the pipe until it runs out. The unique tapered profile of Wrap & Seal stops water from tracking underneath the tape, maximising surface contact.

Each layer of tape increases the pressure resistance of the repair. To determine how many layers or tapes are required for a specific application, please use the Calculator tab to enter the repair details.

When repairing holes up to 20mm on pipe diameters in excess of 150mm, a SylPad Pressure Resistance Multiplier can be used in conjunction with Wrap & Seal.

SylPad better concentrates the elastic force of Wrap & Seal directly over the lean on larger diameter pipework, multiplying pressure resistance by up to three times.

Repairs made with Wrap & Seal should be reinforced by applying a SylWrap Pipe Repair Bandage over the tape. SylWrap offers a rock hard, impact resistant layer of protection which turns the repair permanent.

Both Wrap & Seal and SylWrap Bandage are available in the Universal Pipe Repair Kit which contains all the equipment needed for fixing live leaks in an emergency. For a kit that allows for multiple pipe repairs to be carried out, then please see the Contractor Case.

Benefits of Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape

Tape is extra thick and stretches by 300% for a high pressure seal
Easy to use – just follow the instructions provided to tape the leaking pipe
Repairs can be carried out to pipes without the need to turn off flow
Tape can be easily removed if necessary and leaves no residue

Applications

Copper pipe repair, PVC plastic pipe repair, steel pipe repair, iron pipe repair, GRP pipe repair, ceramic pipe repair, concrete pipe repair, lead pipe repair, rubber pipe repair
Domestic plumbing repairs and large scale industrial applications
WRAS approved for repairs to pipes carrying drinking water
Repairs to non-plumbing pipes, such as car exhausts and hoses
Wrapping damaged cable, insulating terminal blocks and sealing around cable glands

Technical Data

	Data
Operating Temp	-90°C to 200°C
Pressure Resistance	See Repair Calculator
Max Elongation	450%
Tensile Strength	9.7 MPa

Product Codes

Code	Tape Size
PB-25x2HD	25mm x 2m
PB-50x4HD	50mm x 4m
PB-50x11HD	50mm x 11m

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Repair Calculator

Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape Repair Calculator

The below Wrap & Seal Calculator can be used to determine the recommended number of Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tapes required to seal a live leak based on pipe diameter and pressure.

Enter the diameter of the pipe in millimetres, water pressure and the size of the hole requiring sealing in millimetres. The safety factor is a multiple to include a margin of safety. For example, if pipe pressure is 5 bar and you want a safety factor of two, the calculator will formulate a repair capable of withstanding 10 bar.

After entering your data, selecting the size of Wrap & Seal will determine how many of that specific tape are required for your repair. Repairs being made to pipes in excess of 150mm diameter with Wrap & Seal PB-50x4m or PB-50x11m should be made in conjunction with SylPad.

Calculations serve as a guide to potential maximum pressure resistance only. Actual pressure resistance depends upon pipe material, condition, hole size, leak type and tension maintained during wrapping. If you are unsure, more than one Wrap & Seal can be used to stop the leak.

Case Studies

Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape Case Studies

Case Study: Oil Refinery Repair Cooling Pipe System Attacked by Microbially Induced Corrosion

An oil refinery carry out a major pipe repair programme after microbially induced corrosion caused welded joints in the stainless steel water cooling system to fail

Case Study: Alcohol Line Live Leak Pipe Repair at Sugar Mill in Costa Rica

A sugar mill in Costa Rica seal a 70mm pipe running vertically up a tower after alcohol juice extracted during cane fermentation was found spraying out a pinhole at 2 bar pressure

Case Study: 6 Bar Live Leak Repair to 300mm Steel Pipe at Malaysia Water Treatment Plant

One week after a series of demonstrations and site visits from Sylmasta in Malaysia, a water company repair a 6 bar live leak on a 300mm steel pipe at a treatment plant

A leaking welded saddle joint on a 150mm steel pipe is sealed with a repair built over a 20mm step

Case Study: Leaking Welded Saddle Joint Repair on 150mm Steel Pipe at Pumping House

A leaking saddle joint welded on a 150mm steel pipe connected to a pumping house in Malaysia is sealed by building a repair up and over a 20mm step between the line and the joint

Case Study: Live Leak Repair of 150mm Cement Coated Steel Pipe on Water Network in Mexico

A live leak repair is made to an underground cement coated steel pipe supplying potable water in Mexico after removal of the outer shell revealed a 80mm split in the line

Case Study: Repair of Leaking Stainless Steel Pipe Inside Farm Biodigester Tank

A leaking stainless steel pipe damaged inside a biodigester tank at a pig farm is sealed after an initial repair attempt via patch welding was discovered to have failed

Case Study: Wastewater Treatment Plant Seal Pipe Flange Against Tree Root Ingress

After a tree root penetrated an underground 1800mm pipe between flange plates, a wastewater treatment plant seal the line and protect it against future ingress

Case Study: Live Leak Pipe Repair of Above and Below Ground Water Supply Pipelines

Water pipes located above and below ground as part of a network servicing a town in Libya required live leak repair to seal cracks without disrupting supplies

Case Study: Steel District Heating System Pipe Suspended in Ceiling Live Pinhole Leak Repair

A steel pipe suspended in the ceiling of a building as part of a district heating system undergoes a live repair after a pinhole leak began causing substantial water damage

Case Study: Live Leak Contaminated Water Pipe Repair at a Wastewater Treatment Works

Catastrophe was averted at a Wastewater Treatment Works in the UK thanks to a live leak repair carried out after a contaminated water pipe was mistakenly cut through

Case Study: Live Leak Pinhole Repair on 150mm Elbow at Pumping House in Malaysia

An elbow joint leaking from a pinhole in a Malaysia pumping house undergoes a live leak repair under 6 bar pressure which enabled systems to remain operational

Case Study: Repair of a Leaking 200mm Fuel Oil Line Pressure Resistant to 44 bar in Libya

A corroded underground 200mm fuel oil in Libya leaking through a small crack is sealed with a repair pressure resistant to 44 bar and capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 70°C

Case Study: Bahrain International Airport Repair of Leaking Step Joint on 100mm UPVC Pipe

Systems are kept operational at Bahrain International Airport thanks to an under pressure repair on a 100mm UPVC pipe leaking from a step joint

Case Study: 650mm Ductile Iron Pipe Located in Pit Undergoes Live Leak Coupling Joint Repair

Coupling joints connecting a 2 metre long section of 650mm ductile iron pipe with a water line buried in an old inspection pit are sealed after they were discovered to be leaking

Case Study: Live Leak Repair of a Cracked 4 bar 250mm PCCP Pipe Stub in Saudi Arabia

After several failed repair attempts, a cracked 250mm PCCP stub under 4 bar pressure with no isolation valve in Saudi Arabia undergoes a live leak repair followed by reinforcement

Case Study: Emergency Repair of Hospital 300mm Air Conditioning Pipe on Hottest Day of June

On a day when temperatures in London hit 27ºC, a burst 300mm pipe forced the shutdown of a hospital air conditioning system until a SylWrap repair was made

Case Study: Buried 600mm Asbestos Cement Pipe Leaking Sleeve Repair in Mexico

Leaks at both ends of a sleeve on a buried 600mm asbestos cement pipe are permanently sealed to prevent any more fluid escaping by a water utility company in Mexico

Case Study: Repair of an 80mm Split to a Plastic Hose Supplying Water to a Pond

Landscaping work caused a 80mm longitudinal split to a buried plastic hose supplying water to a pond with a wider 300mm damage area successfully repaired by Sylmasta

Case Study: Extending the Life of 20m Pipe Bridges Through Leak Repair & Reinforcement

Two 20m pipe bridges leaking sewage into a stream from numerous corroded joints undergo repair and reinforcement, extending their lifespan at a fraction of the cost of replacement

Case Study: Leak Repair & Encapsulation of a Steel & Iron Welded Pipe Joint

Sylmasta repair heavy damage and encapsulate a leaking welded joint between a 100mm cast iron pipe and a 50mm steel pipe in a church central heating system

Case Study: Badly Soldered Domestic Copper Pipe Leaking Joint Repair

Wrap & Seal repairs a domestic 22mm copper pipe leaking from a badly soldered joint which a property owner had long ignored, causing wooden floorboards underneath to rot away

Case Study: Stainless Steel Pipe Repair Inside a Biomass Plant Heating Tank

Leaking stainless steel pipework located 20 feet up the inside of a heating tank in a farm’s biomass plant could only be reached via a ladder, requiring a lightweight repair method

Case Study: Argentina Oil Well 900mm Steel Pipe Surface Restoration & Repair

Corrosion caused a 900mm steel pipe in an oil well to rupture and when a repair clamp failed to seal the crack because it was located on a tee, Sylmasta provided a flexible alternative

Case Study: Heavily Corroded Pipe Repair Keeps a District Heating System Running

The repair of leaking, corroded pipes in a district heating system ensured a council did not have to turn residents’ heating off in the depths of winter to fit replacement parts

Case Study: Repair and Reconnection of a Ruptured 20bar Cast Iron Water Supply Pipe

A ruptured section of a 100-year-old cast iron water supply pipe is removed, repaired and reconnected to the network with a Sylmasta repair holding 20bar pressure

Case Study: Repair of a Cracked PVC Pipe in a Swimming Pool Filtration System

Live leak repair carried out to an inaccessible PVC plastic pipe which formed part of a swimming pool filtration system, negating the need for the disassembly of half the system

Case Study: Underground Heating Pipe with Insulation Lagging Repair on a Farm

After contractors accidentally cut into an underground heating pipe with insulation lagging during construction work on a farm, a live leak repair kept the hot water on

Case Study: High Temperature Live Leak Pipe Repair in an on-site CHP Plant

A live leak repair to a high temperature elbow in a CHP Plant ensured an automotive safety supplier factory did not undergo a disruptive shutdown of power for a replacement

Case Study: Repair of a Cracked Contaminated Water Pipe in a Puerto Rico Power Station

The repair of a contaminated water pipe in a Puerto Rican Power Station helped keep the plant working at full capacity when Hurricane Maria hit the island

Case Study: Burst Underground Water Main is Repaired After 15 Years of Leaking

A burst underground steel water main in the UK which had been leaking for 15 years after being written off as unrepairable is finally sealed in a live leak repair

Videos

Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape Videos

Emergency repair of a pressurised leak
Wrap & Seal Pipe Burst Tape is used to seal a pressurised leak on a steel pipe during a live demonstration at a water company.

In this repair, the Wrap & Seal is applied and then overwrapped with SylWrap to make the repair permanent. Please see SylWrap Universal Pipe Repair Kits for more information.

Leaking step joint repair
The maintenance team at Bahrain International Airport use Wrap & Seal to make a live leak repair to a UPVC pipe step joint.

A repair is built up and around the step before being reinforced with SylWrap, sealing the pipe in under 30 minutes whilst the system remained in operation with no disruption to the airport.

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