Pipe Reinforcement & Composite Repair for Internal Corrosion

From -20C (-4F) to +60C (+140F)

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-IC FEATURES
REINFORCEKiT 4D-IC is recommended to repair and reinforce pipelines operating at temperature between -20C (-4F) to +60C (+140F) subject
to internal corrosion and leaks (dedicated procedure for live repair). The composite system restores the pipe integrity and prevents from further
deterioration. This composite sleeve is made of 400 g/m Kevlar tape and highly-reinforced ceramic epoxy resin. This specific resin composition
provides excellent anti-abrasion and chemical features. Even in case of through wall defect, the fluid is kept inside the pipeline by the composite
sleeve allowing restoring line integrity. As per standards, progressive internal corrosion defects repairs performed with R4D-IC should be
considered as temporary.

USES

Wall-through defects
Pinholes
Cracks
Leaks (if stopped prior to composite application)
Internal corrosion
Severe abrasion and erosion
Suitable for -20C (-4F) to +60C (+140F)

RESIN SPECIFICATION
Chemical Name
Chemical Family
Color
Mixing ratio by weight
Pack size
Solids
VOCs
Storage
Shelf life

FIBER SPECIFICATION

BENEFITS

R3X5
Epoxy (bi-components)
Black or Grey
(Part A : Part B) = 6.8 : 1
1 kg/set
100%
none
Between +10C (+50F) and +32C
(+90F) if long term storage
2 years in unopened containers

No heating or post-curing required

Online repair (no shutdown)
Conform to any shape including welds, elbows and tees
In accordance with standards
No overload on corroded pipelines
Not hazardous for users

Fiber nature
Fiber directions towards pipe
axis
Fiber type
Tensile strength
Tensile Modulus
Density

Aramid Kevlar 49
Hoop/axial (0 / 90)
Woven type
2 900 MPa (420.5 Kpsi)
110 GPa (15 950 Kpsi)
1 450 Kg/m3 (90.6 Ib/cu.ft.)

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COMPOSITE SPECIFICATION
Percentage of Fiber in Volume
Nominal ply Thickness

CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES*

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Total layers normal range (Typical)

Density
Application temperature
Service temperature
Glass transition temperature (ASTM D7426)
Curing time :
given values could be shorten by using
ATEX approved heating belts
values just given as information

Tensile Strength in Hoop direction long-term

(ASTM D1598)
Tensile Strength in Axial direction long-term
(ASTM D1598)
Tensile Modulus in Hoop direction
(ISO 527 or ASTM D3039)
Tensile Modulus in Axial direction
(ISO 527or ASTM D3039)
Poissons ratio (ISO 527 or ASTM D3039)
Shear Modulus (ASTM D5379)
Impact resistance (ASTM G14)
Shore D hardness (ISO 868
or ASTM D2583)
Lap Shear Strength (BS EN 1465 or ASTM D3165)
Cathodic disbondment (NF A49 711)
Fatigue test (defect dependent)

Between 30% to 35%

1 mm* (0.041inch)
*: depends on ambient temperature and viscosity
6 to 30 layers
1.52 Kg/m3 (94.9 Ib/cu.ft.)
From +10C (+50F) to +60C (+140F)
From -20C (-4F) to +60C (+140F)
+80C (+176F)
+10C
+16C
+25C
+28C
(+50F) (+60F) (+77F) (+82F)
Light
4 days
36 hrs
30 hrs
24 hrs
load
Full
7 days
72 hrs
60 hrs
48 hrs
load

+32C
(+90F)
22 hrs
44 hrs

188 MPa (27 260 psi)

50 MPa (7 250 psi)
29.5 GPa (4 280 Kpsi)
9 GPa (1 300 Kpsi)
0.16
3 GPa (435 Kpsi)
11.2 J/m2
>76 shore D
16 MPa (2 320 psi)
Passed
>35 000 cycles (70-100% MAOP) with wall-through defect

Resistance to pH

From 3 to 12

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 8 kg of R3X5 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 70m and match with SA 2
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 (TDew point +3C< TSupport; 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 R3X5 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 data 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

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product when used according to directions. User shall determine suitability of the product for use and assumes all
risk.

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