High Integrity Foambag
A recent joint project with the nuclear industry has resulted in the development of the Steve Vick International High Integrity FOAMBAG™. It was developed to meet specific customer requirements and is now available to meet the most demanding of end user applications including underwater pipe sealing.
Installation involves strategically positioning the fabric bag and filling it with high performance resin foam. A chemical bond is formed between the pipe wall and the High Integrity FOAMBAG™ fabric shell.
This bond improves its mechanical performance, thus allowing it to withstand higher pressures, vibration and shock loadings.
- Improved mechanical performance – a chemical bond is formed between the pipe wall and the High Integrity FOAMBAG™ fabric shell. This bond improves its mechanical performance, thus allowing it to withstand higher pressures, vibration, and shock loadings.
- Improved sealing – sealing is also improved by the resin bond, as any shrinkage will only stress the resin and prevent separation between the resin / pipe or resin/FOAMBAG™ interfaces. The green band which appears at the point where the resin has adhered itself to the pipe wall is the area of highest mechanical strength.
- Remote installation – the High Integrity FOAMBAG™ can be installed locally or remotely – up to 50m
from the access point. Successful installation does not require a line of sight as the FOAMBAG™ location
can be confirmed by CCTV. - Flexibility – installation can be carried out via various access points including tank access, under pressure drilling, exposed pipe /flange ends and manholes.
