Coatsol are now offering the latest encapsulation/leakage control methods for permanent repairs, improving on the current approved method utilised by various contractors already used by the gas networks. Using the latest encapsulation methods and our team of fully qualified & experienced engineers, Coatsol can supply and install these products to make permanent repairs to all pipe, joint and valve sizes and types. This will consist of a live repair on all leaks at all pressures including LP/MP and IP mains. Our unique encapsulation methods are all bespoke designs, made to measure, enabling the minimum encapsulant (an approved product used by other contractors for all networks) to be used, reducing the cost to the networks while maintaining the integrity of the repair made.

Prior to carrying out the encapsulation, a full detailed inspection and risk assessment is to be carried out by our engineers, with a full analysis of the leak in question forwarded to the technical department within Coatsol, where the design process will take place, taking into account any details or concerns pointed out during the inspection by either Coatsol or Network engineers. Where the pipeline allows, thorough grit blast cleaning will take place prior to fitting the encapsulation mould, creating the best bonding surface between pipe and encapsulant. Coatsol aim to work closely with the Networks enabling us to meet any time constraints set, whilst providing a fully professional service throughout. Detailed risk assessment and method statements, site specific to each job will be forwarded, with each individual job being fully recorded on the Coatsol database, retaining full trace-ability of products used, engineers carrying out the work, dates, addresses and photos filed for future reference if needed.

We also have the capability to provide a primer-less (solvent free) encapsulation system which prevents the dual hazards of working in confined spaces with primers and carcinogenic vapours. As well as reducing the health & safety risk of known problems with primers, this also eliminates application time and errors where applying the primer.

All of our steel moulds are manufactured by our experienced CE certified pressure specialist fabricators.