FAQs

Can a SmartPad be applied to pipes previously treated for corrosion, including those with uneven surfaces?

Absolutely. Each SmartPad features a closed-cell Hydroseal gasket preinstalled on its inner surface. This flexible gasket has a texture akin to a sponge or cushion, effectively functioning as a “memory foam mattress” for pipes. When a SmartPad is positioned beneath a pipe and the bands are tightened, the gasket compresses, molding itself to the contours […]

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Does the SmartBand exhibit a significant differential in thermal expansion coefficient compared to steel pipes during thermal cycling, given that plastics typically expand more than metal? Can it maintain its integrity in the face of temperature fluctuations?

SmartBands are crafted from a composite material that combines polymers with glass fiber strands. Remarkably, the glass strands possess a coefficient of thermal expansion quite similar to that of steel. Therefore, unless the bands have exceeded their Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and are broken, they expand and contract at a rate akin to the steel

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