Covalence® High Shrinking Series
Heat-shrinkable bell & spigot (socket) joint corrosion protection coating.
Typically used on steel or ductile iron pipes coated with polyethylene, concrete or other coatings such as paint, zinc, etc. MEPS/HEPS/MPSM are also used to coat reducers, bends and dielectric joints. They have a 2 layer construction consisting in a visco-elastic adhesive sealant and a thick walled, irradiation cross-linked, and high density polyethylene.
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Features & Benefits
Features
- High density polyethylene backing with enhanced shrink ratio
- Dimpled backing provides a 'Permanent Change Indicator' for proper application
- Fully retains the deflection and longitudinal movement of the socket joint
- No special filler needed in the transition zone
- DVGW certified
Benefits
- Conforms easily to step-down joint shapes
- Ensures correct application heat and allows easy post-installation inspection
- Makes installation fast and easy, keeps installation costs low
- No break of the sealing ring
- Meets international standards
Product Range
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Available on request | MEPS | A wraparound heat-shrinkable socket joint corrosion protection coating with 36% shrinkage |
| Available on request | HEPS | A wrap-around heat-shrinkable socket joint corrosion protection coating with 45% shrinkage |
| Available on request | MPSM | A tubular heat-shrinkable socket joint corrosion protection coating with 36% or 45% shrinkage |