In slurry handling systems used across mining, quarrying and mineral processing operations, abrasive slurries are pumped through steel and rubber-lined pipelines under constant pressure. Over time, wear from high-velocity slurry flow can thin the pipe wall until a leak forms. When this occurs, it can quickly lead to downtime, spillage, and potential environmental hazards.
The critical problem is that when slurry breaks through a worn pipe or hose wall, it often starts as a small jet that rapidly worsens under system pressure. Stopping the leak immediately is critical to avoid unplanned shutdowns and loss of material. Traditional repair methods can be slow and require specialised materials or curing time, which is not practical for on-site emergency maintenance.
Operators and maintenance crews need a fast, simple, and reliable way to seal these leaks on site and maintain production until the damaged pipe section can be replaced or repaired.
Premium Wear Resistant Pipe Repair Bandage
Reglin Rubber supplies custom rubber pipe repair bandages, precision-cut from stocked Chutex 40 and R-Line 38 Premium rubber sheet. These high-quality, wear-resistant rubber compounds have been specifically chosen for their exceptional elasticity and tensile strength, allowing them to stretch tightly around the pipe or hose and form an immediate seal.
The rubber strips are available in standard 1.5mm or 3mm thick and 50mm or 75mm wide rolls, ready to be kept in stock at site maintenance workshops. Custom width strips can also be supplied upon request.
When a slurry leak occurs, operators can quickly wrap the strip around the leaking section of pipe, overlapping each turn under tension. The natural elasticity of the rubber provides a tight, compression-sealed fit that resists pressure and prevents slurry escape.
This simple and effective repair method allows operations to continue safely until the affected pipe section can be removed and permanently repaired or replaced.
A Quick and Simple Fix: The benefits of using a rubber repair wrap
The long lasting wear resistant Reglin rubber repair bandage provides maintenance teams with a practical and cost-effective emergency solution. It eliminates the need for expensive composite repair systems and significantly reduced downtime during leak events.
- Rapid installation – immediate sealing of leaks without special tools or curing
- High elasticity – ensures tight wrapping and strong surface adhesion under pressure
- Wear resistance – suitable for resisting highly abrasive and slurry
- Reduced downtime – keeps slurry transfer systems operational until scheduled maintenance
Conclusion
This solution highlights Reglin Rubber’s ability to provide innovative, on-site maintenance materials tailored to the needs of the mining and quarrying industries. By cutting Chutex and R-Line 38 Premium rubber into practical, ready-to-use repair bandages, Reglin offers customers a simple, reliable, and field-tested way to control slurry leaks and maintain productivity in harsh operating environments.
