Repair pipelines, even at high pressure and under water
Kalenborn Abresist
The Kalfix family of adhesives (photo; p. 28) helps to extend the life of pipelines. Kalfix 911 and Kalfix 913 are pressure-transfer fillers for repairing high-pressure pipelines and they provide extreme adhesion, even to underwater surfaces. Kalfix 563, for pipeline coating or cold weather use, is an epoxy and curing agent that is able to displace water for a permanent bond to all substrates with minimal substrate preparation. Kalfix 206 is a combination liquid-epoxy resin and high-temperature curing agent. Although it has a relatively high heat distortion, it cures to a hard and dust-free condition at ambient temperatures, says the company. — Kalenborn Abresist Corp., Urbana, Ind.