PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Syntho-Shield™ system is comprised of two components, the Syntho-Glass® for mechanical and corrosion abilities as well as a Petrolatum Tape undercoating for long term corrosion protection. The Petrolatum Tape under coating is a non-woven synthetic fabric tape, impregnated with petrolatum and inert siliceous fillers. This unique protective coating system has been designed as an effective solution to corrosion, sealing, insulation, and waterproofing problems.
Syntho-Glass, a fiberglass cloth impregnated with a water activated resin, is used as a protective outer wrap. Syntho-Shield is an innovative system that offers exceptional mechanical and impact strength for under water, under ground and above ground corrosion protection coating applications.
- Corrosion, Insulation, Sealing, and Waterproof Protection for:
- Pipes, flanges, joints and valves for underwater, above and below ground
- Underwater pipelines and platform rig superstructures
- Concrete, steel and wooden pilings, in the splash zone, above and below water line
- Jetty, bridge and pier pilings, as well as, superstructure supports
- Oil, water and chemical pipelines for underwater, above and below ground
- Municipalities’ water and wastewater treatment piping systems
- Industrial and institutional plant piping and duct systems
- Resistant to temperature extremes
- Easy to apply, no mixing or messy clean up
- Resistant to water, acids, salts or soil organics
- Can be applied to wet surfaces and underwater
- Minimal surface preparation required
- Quick, long term protective coating, ready for immediate service
- Contains no solvent
TESTING DATA & RESULTS
Mechanical Properties:| Test | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 | 36,000 psi (2482.1 bar) |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D790 | 26,100 psi (1799.53 bar) |
| Impact Resistance | ASTM G14/G62 | 123 ft. lb(167J) |
| Cathodic Disbondment | ITI Study | 4-5 mm radius of disbondment |
| Abrasion Resistance | ITI Study | 3 mils/sec |
For NRI's full range of testing on the Syntho-Shield™, please email sales@neptuneresearch.com.
PREPARATION & APPLICATION
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Clean off all loose scale, rust and other foreign objects.
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Apply the Petrolatum Tape, a 50% overlap is recommended. Wrap tightly, firmly press and smooth all lap seams. Remove any air pockets, by molding with your hands, in the direction of the wrap.
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Using the rubber gloves supplied, remove Syntho-Glass® from the hermetically sealed foil pouch and soak in temperate water, salt or fresh, for 20-30 seconds. If the application is under water, do not open the foil pouch of Syntho-Glass® until ready to begin installation.
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Remove Syntho-Glass® from the bag and begin wrapping tightly; a 50% overlap is recommended. Squeeze and mold the Syntho-Glass® with your hands, in the direction of the warp, removing excess water and spreading resin until tacky.
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NOTE: For best results, a UV protective paint coating is suggested on applications where Syntho-Shield™ is exposed to the sun. Applications on high impact zones such as pier pilings and splash zone coatings require 8 layers of Syntho-Glass® for maximum strength.
