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Protective tape systems provide corrosion prevention solutions to a multitude of problems…hard to access tight areas, odd shapes, uneven surfaces, pipe repair (above and below ground), difficult to blast areas, available maintenance time, and available maintenance dollars.
Our primers are designed to quickly and easily prepare the surface of your project for the tape system if needed. Molding mastic ensures a smooth contour before tape application to those non-uniform shapes found in valves and joints. The supple tape is yielding and malleable during use and can easily be applied using no special equipment. Its composition allows for every crack and crevice, every twist and turn, to be completely covered ensuring a comprehensive shield over your surface. In some circumstances requiring supplementary shielding, an additional layer of protection can be added using one of our wrap products.
Our tapes and wraps come in a variety of sizes and colors for hot or cold temps and differing finish surface rigidities so an effective match for your project can be selected. The tape can also be painted if needed. The durability of our tape is due to its resistance to the corrosive effects of chemicals found in industrial plants and its imperviousness to elemental conditions.
Using a protective tape system to preserve these tricky areas from corrosion provides an ease of application and a lack of curing time that make a difficult situation easily manageable. That adds up to time and cost savings and a long-lasting maintenance solution.
Contact us for more information or a personalized quote for your project.
FAQs
What is wax tape made of?
Microcrystalline waxes and corrosion inhibitors saturated into non-woven synthetic fabric. Primer consists of similar blend of material in a paste-like form.
What are the some of the uses for wax tape?
Wax tapes are commonly used for corrosion resistance for above and below ground piping, valves, bridge spans and transitions.
Is there any specific surface preparation needed for the wax tape?
Our wax tape requires minimal surface preparation. No sandblasting needed only hand or power tool cleaned is necessary.
How does the wax tape stop corrosion under insulation (CUI)?
Primers penetrate rust and displace moisture while the wax tape wrap seals off all elements, effectively stopping corrosion.
How soon can I backfill my piping?
There is no waiting or drying time, backfilling may be done immediately. Outer wraps are also available if the piping transition requires extra protection.
What is the lifecycle difference between painting and wax tape?
Wax tape systems have been used successfully for 20+ years. A typical 2 coat paint system will last 8-12 years in an industrial environment.
Could my maintenance personnel be trained to stop corrosion on our process piping?
Yes, training is available to maintenance personnel and third party contractors.
Do you offer lunch and learn seminars for engineering or maintenance?
We have a series of topics available such as; vibration damping grout, corrosion, CUI (corrosion under insulation) and thermal insulation, just to name a few. Our lunch and learns typically last an hour and a half with lunch provided.
