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REINFORCEKiT® PATCH

REINFORCEKIT® PATCH is a wet lay-up patching repair system designed to reinforce tanks and pressure vessels, restore original asset integrity and prevent further deterioration.

LONG-TERM COMPOSITE REPAIR SOLUTION
FOR TANK AND PRESSURE VESSEL REINFORCEMENT

REINFORCEKiT® PATCH is a lasting reinforcement solution for damaged tanks and pressured vessels suffering from internal and external corrosion defects.

This product is tailor-made for each repair and requires engineering and calcluations according to ISO 24.817, ASME PCC-2 and API 653.

REINFORCEKiT® PATCH is made of Kevlar® patches and 3X bi-component epoxy resin. The dimensions and number of patches, the type and quantity of resin will depend on the defect and will be defined using 3X software.

Onshore / Offshore Topside

External corrosion

Internal corrosion

Through wall defect,
Leak, Hole

Mechanical damage,
Dent, Crack…

Uses

  • Restore tank original integrity
  • Reinforce damaged tank area
  • Prevent further corrosion or deterioration

Applications

  • Onshore and offshore installations
  • All tank designs and sizes
  • Service temperature up to +150°C (+302°F)
  • Compatible with most common fluid and gas

Benefits

  • Online repair (no loss of production)
  • Versatile product with a large range of applications (storage and GRP tanks, pressure vessels, separators, columns)
  • Long-term repair (up to 20 years for external defect)
  • No limitation in pressure and defect size

REINFORCEKIT® PATCH suitable for all tank designs & sizes

Use TANK REINFORCEMENT – ONSHORE & OFFSHORE
Service temperature -50°C / +150°C (-58°F / +302°F)
Application temperature +10°C / +130°C (+50°F / +266°F)
Maximum tank diameter No limitation
Maximum hole size No limitation
Maximum pressure No limitation

Designed as per ISO 24.817 & ASME PCC-2

Surface preparation
Sa2½ / St3 and roughness Rz > 60 µm

3X filler application

3X bi-component epoxy resin preparation

Kevlar® patching with 3X resin application

Final protection and traceability tag

INSTALLATION BY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED APPLICATORS ONLY