Tape manufacturer takes on £70 million Euro water bill
18 Jan 2017
A new tape developed for pipe repairs will help combat problems such as water leaks that cost businesses across Europe the equivalent of £70million annually, claims its manufacturers.
NCH Europe says that its Dyna Stretch and Seal product can remove the need for companies to choose between shutting down production or delaying repairs.
“This tape is one of the few on the market which has a contoured profile,” explained Peter Crossen, VP of the Maintenance and Partsmaster Innovation Platform at NCH Europe.
“This means that the tape is made stronger by using multiple layers. It is self-fusing, so makes one continuous solid block, creating no gaps for any leaks to get through.”
At 1.1mm, the tape is said to be one of the thickest on the market, with approval from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) for contact with potable water. It also boasts high chemical and temperature resistances - up to 200 degrees Celsius in the case of the latter, said Crossen.
Its 26 bar pressure resistance is twice as high as other available tapes, states the firm, which is sufficient to cope with water and other liquids in the pipe.
Another declared advantage is that the tape’s easy application and guidelines remove the need for engineer call-outs if properly applied.
