CASE STUDY

Industrial Hose Case Study

Rapp-it is suitable for use on material handling hoses, industrial hoses, waste pipes and processing lines commonly found in nickel and other mineral processing facilities.

Scope

The customer had a damaged material handling hose due to the pressure and contents of the mineral ore running through it. The hose required urgent repair, or an unplanned shutdown would be needed — potentially costing thousands of dollars in downtime.

Solution

Industrial hoses transfer harsh and abrasive products, and abrasive materials can impact the integrity of the hose. In this example the customer was unable to weld or clamp the hose, so 23 Rapp-it Pipe Repair Bandages (100mm x 4.8m) were applied around the damaged area. The hose was up and running at full capacity just 30 minutes after application.

Technical Details

Pipe Substrate
Industrial rubber hose

Pipe Contents
Nickel sludge

Internal Pressure
117 psi / 800 kPa

Temperature
0°C – 45°C

Pipe Diameter
250mm

damage area
Multiple damaged areas