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PRT PowerSleeve® / Field Wetted


PRT PowerSleeve® is our Field-Wetted 100% solids epoxy, engineered composite system. In the PRT design process it is used to encapsulate internal corrosion and act as a barrier against future through wall conditions in piping repairs. It also provides substantial hoop and axial strength reinforcement properties.

PRT PowerSleeve® consists of a high strength E-glass and Kevlar® hybrid fabric. It is a tri-axial, non-crimped design that is factory pre-treated to assure absolute micro-fiber matrix saturation. Alternate custom fiber alloys and carbon fiber are available for special applications.

PRT PowerSleeve® engineered composite systems combine our hybrid fabric with a PowerMatrix™ 100% solids, impermeable epoxy matrix. In addition to our high performance Standard Matrix, the PowerMatrix™ line has differing formulations for specific high heat requirements and chemical resistance applications.

PRT PowerSleeve is effective in a variety of applications. In addition to piping encapsulations, it is ideal for layups on complex, curved and irregular surfaces due to its conformability. Also, because of the exceptional adhesion properties of the PowerMatrix™ epoxy, it is highly effective for containment and reinforcement of flat surface repairs.

PRT PowerSleeve® kits are size specific packages for pipe diameters ranging from 6 inches to 108 inches. Each kit ships with the precise, factory measured fiber reinforcement and PowerMatrix™ quantities for the repair of a specified pipe diameter. This factory pre-measuring system eliminates field installation errors and assures proper saturation levels. Complete installation supplies such as primer, stricture banding, spreader, gloves, safety glasses, mixing sticks, brushes and UV protective paint for final topcoat are also included in the kits. Because of these controls and preparations, PRT PowerSleeve® installations are efficient and trouble free.

What kind of pipes?

  • Aluminum
  • Cast iron
  • Copper
  • GRE
  • Stainless steel
  • Carbon steel
  • Concrete
  • Fiberglass
  • PVC
  • Titanium

Characteristics of the Standard Matrix System

  • Chemical Resistance – acetone, mek, toluene, gasoline, ethyl alcohol and many others
  • Tensile Strength – up to 70,893 psi, C-2
  • Interlaminar Shear – 4,860 psi
  • Compressive Strength – 29,500 psi
  • Tensile Modulus (e-6psi) – 5.48
  • Working Time – 30 min pot life, 1 hour layup
  • Cure Time – 8 hours @ 77° F
  • Operating temperature 265° F
PowerSleeve® Type W-11 Standard ResinPowerSleeve® Type C-2 Carbon Fiber Standard Resin
ReinforcementStitched tri-axial Kevlar/glass hybridStitched bi-axial Carbon Fiber Fabric
Dry Fabric Weight, (oz./sq. yd.)2218
Nominal Thickness (mils)3444
Tensile Strength (psi)58,08870,893
Tensile Modulus (e-6 psi)2.735.48
Tensile Load per ply (pounds)1,9002,394
Compressive Strength (psi)29,40029,500
Interlaminar Shear (psi)4,5804,860
Alternate PowerMatrix™ PropertiesStandard System70079 System439 System439-S SystemX-TEMP-2™ System
General CharacteristicsThe “standard” system. For general use in mild air temperatures onto clean, dry surfaces.Low temperature system featuring excellent chemical resistance.Medium temperature system that has slightly better chemical resistance and will post-cure heat treat to a very high Tg.The slow-cure version of the 439 System. Use where a longer cure time is desired.High temperature system. For use in applications with constant high working temperatures
Gel time in pot @ 77° F25 minutes30 minutes30-40 minutes12 hours12 hours
Working time after fabric saturation @ 77°F30-40 minutes1 hour90 min12 hours12 hours
Dry time after layup @ 77°F30-60 minutes8 hours90 min @150°F90 min @ minimum temperature of150°F6 hours @ minimum temperature of 150°F
Installation temp. range45°F – 130°F55°F – 100°F65°F – 135°F150°F – 220°F150°F – 220°F
Operating temp. range-40°F – 220°F-40°F – 140°F0°F – 325°F32°F – 325°F150°F – 450°F

Temperature Adjusted Pot Life and Set Times Half or Double for Each 10°C Change

TEMPERATUREPOT LIFESET TIME (layup)
45°C (113°F)7.5 minutes1 hour
35°C (95°F)15 minutes2 hours
25°C (77°F)30 minutes4 hours
15°C (59°F)60 minutes8 hours
5°C (41°F)120 minutes16 hours

What Types of Repairs?

  • Abrasion / wear resistance
  • Bend repairs
  • Corrosion mitigation
  • Cracks
  • Dents / gouges
  • Encapsulation
  • Full hoop / axial strength replacement
  • Isolation / Insulation
  • Leak repair (special applications)
  • Manufacturing / fabrication defects
  • Structural reinforcement
  • Weld joint/HAZ reinforcement

 

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