Patch-Pad® Exothermic Weld Protector
Durable, easy-to-apply coating for exothermic welds and other small applications
Trenton Patch-Pad® exothermic weld protector is a versatile, easy-to-apply coating for small applications on pipelines and other metal structures. Patch-Pad protectors are primerless, self adhering, and require minimal surface preparation. The design includes a moldable, self- adhesive coating which can conform to a variety of profiles, combined with a durable polymer backing which provides strong mechanical protection for buried applications.
End Use:
Patch-Pad protectors are ideal for protecting Cathodic Protection system connections. It easily conforms to protect a variety of profiles and most connection configurations. The Trenton Patch-Pad protector is designed to provide durable corrosion protection for a variety of small scale applications which require flexibility, strong adhesion, and ease-of-use. Tools are available to facilitate remote installation in keyhole applications.
Features:
- Easy to apply, simply remove the wrapper and press on, no tools required
- Strong polymer backing for durable corrosion protection
- Minimal surface preparation (dry, NACE SP2) No primer required
- Moldable coating easily conforms to a variety of profiles – can conform to multi lead connections
- Compatible with most pipe coatings
Applications:
- Conforms to multiple profiles
- Easy to apply, No tools required
- No curing, Immediate backfill
- No primer required
- Minimal surface preparation
- Compatible with most pipe coatings
Specifications:
Polymer-coated synthetic fabric with synthetic adhesive
Cathodic Disbondment ASTM G8 | .24 square inches |
Water Absorption of Adhesive ASTM D570 | 0.30% |
Breaking Strength ASTM D1000 | 181 lbf |
Elongation ASTM D1000 | 80% |
Thickness of Adhesive ASTM D1000 | 500 mils |
Thickness of Backing ASTM D1000 | 150 mils |
Peel Adhesion ASTM D1000 | Cohesive Fracture |
Application Procedures:
- Surface should be clean and dry at the time of application
- Apply adhesive/sticky face of Trenton Patch-Pad protector to the surface to be covered and press to conform. Ensure that the edges of the Patch-Pad protector are in contact with the metal surface.
Packaging:
Trenton Patch-Pad protector is available in a variety of sizes:
- 4” x 4” pads; 12 pads/case
- 5” x 10” pads; 6 pads/case
- 6” x 6” pads; 6 pads/case
Health & Safety:
MSDS available on request