Superior Composite Technology Developed for Pipe and Tank Repair and Protection

HARROGATE, U.K. - Jan. 21, 2015 - PRLog -- Driven by SuperWrap’s success and popularity, the Belzona R&D Department conducted a rigorous series of independent and in-house tests to determine ways in which the system could be enhanced. These tests include Young’s modulus, Poisson’s Ratio, Shear Modulus, Thermal expansion, Glass Transition Temperature, Shore D Hardness and Lap Shear testing, 1000 hour survival tests for through wall and thin wall defects, physical testing to validate that the repair system strength meets the values generated by the independent laboratory testing. Following this careful and painstaking process, SuperWrap II was born.

The new wrap system comprises of two Belzona products; a cold curing fluid grade epoxy resin and a hybrid reinforcement sheet consisting of glass fibre and carbon fibres, which have been woven together to give an optimised balance of strength and flexibility.

In order to achieve a versatile product, SuperWrap II is now available with two different resin grades, Belzona 1981 and Belzona 1982. The main difference between these resin grades is the end service temperature and working life of the resin. Belzona 1981 has been developed for cool ambient temperatures above 5°C and has a maximum service temperature of up to 60°C, while Belzona 1982 has been designed for warm ambient temperatures above 20°C and has a maximum service temperature of up to 80°C.

For further information on this application or to book an appointment with your local Belzona representative, please contact belzona@belzona.co.uk