HydraWrap™ Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite

HYDRATECH MARINE HYDRAWRAP® SYSTEM

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HydraTech Marine HydraWrap® System
Advantages
Properties
Substrate Preparation
Application Requirements
Installation Procedure
Ordering Information

 

HYDRATECH MARINE HYDRAWRAP® SYSTEM

HydraWrap® is an FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) repair system engineered to restore or enhance the structural integrity of pipe and infrastructure.

Each HydraWrap® system is a uniquely designed high performance Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Composite that consists of a 100% solids high build epoxy Primer, a 100% solids epoxy Wet-Out resin, and carbon fiber fabric.

The Primer provides excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates while allowing a sag free application at high film builds.

The Wet-Out resin is designed to thoroughly wet out the fiber forming a composite matrix with a very high tensile and flexural properties.

HydraWrap® provides a rapid, chemical and corrosion resistant structural repair with no hot work required.

 

ADVANTAGES

 

PROPERTIES

Working Life –68ºF (20ºC) 20 minutes
Dry Times – 68ºF (20ºC) 4 Hours
Return to Service 24 Hours
% Vol Solids (ASTM 2369) 100
Shore D Hardness (ASTM D2240) 80
Mix Ratio - Pre-measured 1:1
Storage Life - Twelve months when stored in original sealed containers, between 50-77ºF (10-25ºC)

 

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

Substrate preparation dictates the adhesion performance of any coatings system. A properly prepped surface will ensure maximum life and performance of the system.

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Application Temp. 40ºF (4.4ºC)
Maximum Relative Humidity 85%
Substrate Temperature 5ºF (3ºC) above dew point
Thinning Do not thin
Cleaning Fluid Universal Equipment Cleaner
Note To aid application at low temperatures, both components should be warmed to 60-68ºF (15.5-20ºC) prior to mixing.

Consult HydraWrap® TDS for specifics regarding each HydraWrap system. Consult product MSDS for safety related information.

 

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Prep Surface
Identify and mark area for repair. Prep surface to give clean dry white metal with rough profile. All sharp edges are to be removed and any voids filled with putty.

Measure Fabric
Measure fabric around area to be repaired providing at least two layers of fabric. Cut fabric to desired length.

Prepare Surface
Combine and Mix Primer
Segregate Primer containers from Wet-Out containers. Pour contents of one container of A side Primer into one container of B side Primer. Scrape out A side container ensuring any residual contents are combined with B side. Mix with jiffy mixe until color is uniform throughout. 1-2 minutes
Combine and Mis Primer

Apply Primer
Apply primer using supplied spreader to the prepped surface ensuring complete coverage and no drips or runs.

Combine and Mix Wet-Out
Combine Wet-Out using same procedure as was used for Primer.Thoroughly mix with Jiffy mixer for 2 minutes.

Apply Primer
Apply Wet-Out to Fabric
Lay out dry fabric on clean non porous surface (table covered in plastic) and saturate with Wet-Out using supplied spreader. Ensure fabric is completely saturated then squeegee out excess resin. Role fabric on cardboard tube or roller.
Apply Wet-Out to Fabric

Install Saturated Fabric
Center fabric over repair and wrap around with consistent uniform pressure ensuring fabric is snug around pipe. Two wraps will give the minimal two required layers of fabric. Additional layers will provide additional structural support. Leave 1” exposed primer on either side of fabric. Any entrapped air is to be worked out of the fabric by applying pressure via spreader.

Cure
A top coat can be applied to the repair after 3 hours. HydraWrap will develop full physical properties within 24 hours of application.

Install Saturated Fabric
For details regarding application refer to the HydraWrap Installation Procedure


ORDER INFORMATION

Part No. for standard kits consist of: System Code - Pipe Size - Pipe Style
ex. SH-12-W (STD HydraWrap for 12” Weld Repair)

System Code

Pipe Size

Pipe Style

SH – Standard HydraWrap 4 – will wrap up to one 4” pipe 12 – will wrap up to one 12” pipe W – Weld
HH – High Temp HydraWrap 6 – will wrap up to one 6” pipe 16 – will wrap up to one 16” pipe E – Elbow
AH – Acid Resistant HydraWrap 8 – will wrap up to one 8” pipe 18 – will wrap up to one 18” pipe T – Tee
PH – Potable Water HydraWrap 10 – will wrap up to one 10” pipe 24 – will wrap up to one 24” pipe SS –Strait Spiral
Custom kits are supplied to accommodate nearly any installation