Marine Engineer performs repair on badly perforated bilge-line with ease using Rapp-it Pipe Repair Bandage

We always enjoy hearing stories from satisfied customers who have first-hand experience of the many useful applications of Rapp-it Pipe Repair Bandages.

A good example of this came from a Marine Engineer at Nexxon who wrote that: “Rapp-it Pipe Repair is the most common type of emergency repair for all types of pipe leaks on board ships and oil installations, mainly carrying sea or fresh water... Many of these systems requiring repair are difficult to isolate or remove, so a live bandage that will set quickly and reacts in water is ideal.”

With his many years' experience this engineer understood that Rapp-it Pipe Repair products have many marine applications. The corrosive nature of the marine environment makes it inevitable that pipes will degrade over time. He said that many of the corrosions that threaten the safety and profitability of marine ventures are often very difficult to repair. His testimonial demonstrates that Rapp-it Bandages are an ideal pipe repair product because they set quickly and use water as a curing agent. Rapp-it is able to cure under water, in either fresh or sea water.

As he wrote, “We always keep a large reserve on board to assist in quick temporary repairs. It is invaluable for many marine repairs, whether small or large”.

The many marine applications for Rapp-it Pipe Repair include:

• repairing pipes below the water line
• corroded cooling system pipes
• perforated bilge lines (see picture above)
• corroded hand rails

In most of these situations, unnecessary dive crews and welding teams were not needed to be called in, as Rapp-it fixed the leaks without stopping operations. In all cases the OHS of the vessel is maintained at a high level without compromising performance.

Rapp-it Pipe Repair approved for Australian Navy
Rapp-it Pipe Repair products have been approved for use by the Australian Navy, and granted a NATO number: 4730/661257893.