Pipe Reinforcement & Composite Repair for External Corrosion

From +50°C (+122°F) to +110°C (+230°F)

REINFORCEKiT4D DESCRIPTION

REINFORCEKiT 4D is an advanced permanent composite repair system for

pipelines and piping suffering from corrosion defects and mechanical damage.
Reinforcekit 4D is engineered to restore pipe original integrity without shutdown.
It is a non-metallic technical alternative to metal clamps, welded sleeves and
pipe replacement. Thoroughly tested by third-party laboratories
REINFORCEKiT is a 3X Engineering patented concept which provides the
required strength according to ASME B31G, ISO 24817 and ASME PCC-2
codes and standards.

The original 3X concept is a combination of Kevlar® tape and specific epoxy

resin. The bi-directional woven high-strength aramid-fiber material provides
reinforcement in the hoop and axial directions. The epoxy resin allows binding
and transferring loading through the whole composite system.

REINFORCEKiT 4D is a wet lay-up system. It is wrapped helicoidally around

the pipe in order to bring the mechanical resistance to the damaged pipe section. The number of layers, determined by calculation, is linked not only
to the pipe pressure, temperature, diameter and thickness but also to the pit depth and length, the steel grade and the pipe location. The repair
design and material requirements is provided by 3X software REA after information compilation according to ASME B31G, ISO 24817 and ASME
PCC-2 codes and standards.

REINFORCEKiT4D-ECHT FEATURES

REINFORCEKiT 4D-ECHT is recommended to repair and reinforce pipe operating at temperature between +50°C (+122°F) to +110°C (+230°F)
subject to external corrosion, dents or mechanical damages. The system restores the pipe integrity and prevents from further deterioration. This
composite sleeve is made of 400 g/m² Kevlar® tape and ceramic reinforced epoxy resin. This specific resin composition provides good anti-
abrasion and chemical features .

USES

 External corrosion
 Pitting
 Dents
 Weld defects
 Mechanical damages
 Suitable for +50°C (+122°F) to +110°C (+230°F)

RESIN SPECIFICATION
Chemical Name R3X1080
Chemical Family Epoxy (bi-components)
Color Black
Mixing ratio by weight (Part A : Part B) = 4.66 : 1
Pack size 1.7 kg/set
Solids 100%
VOCs none
Storage Between +10°C (+50°F) and
+32°C (+90°F) if long term storage
Shelf life 2 years in unopened containers
BENEFITS
FIBER SPECIFICATION
 No heating or post-curing required Fiber nature Aramid Kevlar® 49
 Online repair (no shutdown) Fiber directions towards pipe axis Hoop/axial (0 / 90°)
 Conform to any shape including welds, elbows and tees Fiber type Woven type
 In accordance with standards Tensile strength 2 900 MPa (420.5 Kpsi)
 No overload on corroded pipelines Tensile Modulus 110 GPa (15 950 Kpsi)
 Not hazardous for users Density 1.45 g/cm 3 (90.6 Ib/cu.ft.)

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 Pipe Reinforcement & Composite Repair for External Corrosion
From +50°C (+122°F) to +110°C (+230°F)

COMPOSITE SPECIFICATION
Percentage of Fiber in Volume Between 30% to 35%
Nominal ply Thickness 0.8 mm* (0.032inch)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

*: depends on ambient temperature and viscosity

Total layers normal range (Typical) 6 to 30 layers
Density 1.25 g/cm 3 (78.0 Ib/cu.ft.)
Application temperature From +70°C (+158°F) to +110°C (+230°F)
Service temperature From +50°C (+122°F) to +110°C (+230°F)
Glass transition temperature (ASTM D7426) +130°C (+266°F)
Curing time after job completion: +70°C (+158°F) +110°C (+230°F)
- given values could be shorten by using Light load 4 days 5 hrs
ATEX approved heating belts
- values just given as information Full load 7 days 10 hrs
Tensile Strength in Hoop direction long-term
188 MPa (27 260 psi)
(ASTM D1598)
Tensile Strength in Axial direction long-term
50 MPa (7250 psi)
(ASTM D1598)
Tensile Modulus in Hoop direction
31 GPa (4 500 Kpsi)
(ISO 527 or ASTM D3039)
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES*

Tensile Modulus in Axial direction

8 GPa (1 160 Kpsi)
(ISO 527or ASTM D3039)
Poisson’s ratio (ISO 527 or ASTM D3039) 0.16
Shear Modulus (ASTM D5379) 3 GPa (435 Kpsi)
Impact resistance (ASTM G14) 11.2 J/m2
Resin Shore D hardness (ISO 868 or ASTM D2583) 81 Shore D,
Resin hardness requirement: >73 shore D
Lap Shear Strength (BS EN 1465 or ASTM D3165) 16 MPa (2 320 psi)
Cathodic disbondment (NF A49 711) Passed
Fatigue test (defect dependent) >35 000 cycles (70-100% MAOP) with wall-through defect
PROPERTIES

Resistance to pH From 3 to 12
CHEMICAL

Chemical resistance Excellent

* values are given for indication and may vary depending on the environment

APPLICATION NOTES
KIT COMPOSITION The REINFORCEKiT 4D-ECHT is made of 50 m long Kevlar® tape and 5 kg of R3X1080 epoxy resin.

SURFACE PREPARATION Proper surface preparation is critical to the long term performance of the composite. All rust, mill scale, corrosion
products and foreign matter must be removed from the surface by a combination of solvent washing and MBX or
abrasive blasting. After surface preparation, roughness should achieve a minimum of 70µm and match with SA 2 ½
or ST3 standards. Then the surface must be cleaned and rinsed using an adequate solvent which evaporates
leaving no film residue.

APPLICATION Check atmospheric conditions before job start (T Dew point +3°C< T Support; 85%RH). If the pipe presents some pitted
areas, specific filler must be used to fill pits and reshape the pipe. Apply a uniform layer of R31080 resin on the
whole surface. The Kevlar tape is then impregnated and wrapped helicoidally over the pipe. Application instructions
are provided to technicians during a 3X training course. Apply a protective coating as per company standards and
local pipe environment (UV, swamp, etc).

SAFETY Each applicator should read and understand the Material Safety Datasheet before use 3X products.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort is made to insure the technical information and recommendations of this dat a sheet are true
and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the date of issuance. However, improvements being continuously
implemented to 3X products, this information is subject to change without notice. Please contact your 3X distributor
for the most current products specifications. This 3X Engineering technical datasheet warrants the quality of this
product when used according to directions. User shall determine suitability of the product for use and assumes all
risk.

3X ENGINEERING, 9 avenue Albert II - Tel: +377.92.05.79.81 - Fax: +377.92.05.72.71 - 98 000 MONACO www.3xengineering.com
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