Pipe leak problems frequently occur in the oil and gas industry. They are typically addressed through welding. Because welding in oil and gas areas is highly prone to causing fires due to the presence of welding flames, the process must be conducted offline to ensure no gas escapes at the leak point. This method is time-consuming and results in significant losses due to production stoppages

Solution

There is now a chemical technology available to patch gas pipe or tank leaks without welding, using a ceramic compound. This technology is known as cold welding because the process does not involve hazardous flames. It is more effective, simpler, quicker, and safer.

Success Story 

A particular oil and gas company in Java experienced a gas pipe leak. Eonchemicals provided the Metbond 581 solution for cold welding so that gas production could continue during the pipe patching process (without requiring a shutdown).

Before and After Using Metbond 581
 

The features and benefits of Metbond 581 are:

• Made from a ceramic-based component
• For patching or rebuilding metal components
• Extremely strong adhesive strength
• Heat resistant up to 150°C
• Pressure resistant up to 30 bar
• Does not require heat/flame for application
• Effective, simple, quick, and safe for addressing metal leaks

Application of Metbond 581

• Clean the metal surface
• Mix Metbond A and B (5:1 ratio)
• Apply as needed

Metbond 581 will dry after 45 minutes, with full curing in 24 hours. Please contact us for a free consultation regarding your problem.