Description
Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty Stick is a steel-filled epoxy repair putty in an easy-to-use stick format used to make fast-setting pipe repairs to steel, iron and other ferrous metal.
The most common use for Superfast Steel is in pipe repair. It seals cracks and holes in steel, iron and other metal pipes in domestic and industrial settings.
It also fills in small areas of damage caused by pitting and corrosion, restoring surface profile. Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty has WRAS approval, which means it is safe to use with drinking water.
Aside from pipe repair, Superfast Steel fills holes in metalwork and permanently bonds metal-to-metal and metal to other substrates.
Superfast Steel is resistant to water, chemicals and temperature extremes and is quick working. Within one hour of the application, systems can be put back into full use. The epoxy putty sets to a grey colour to appear uniform with metalwork
How to repair steel, iron and metal using a Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty Stick
Superfast Steel comes in a pre-formatted 114g stick which is 22mm diameter x 175mm long. To use, you simply cut off the required amount of putty from the stick and knead by hand.
The two contrasting colours of resin and hardener will blend into a uniform metallic grey to indicate successful mixing.
Whilst soft, the putty is pushed into holes and cracks in pipes and metalwork where it will cure, sealing holes and filling areas of damage. For bonding, you apply the putty and use it to attach the pieces requiring repair together.
Superfast Steel has a work life of approximately 3 minutes. Within 5-10 minutes, it will harden and form a cohesive bond. A full repair is completed in one hour.
Once cured, it can be tapped, drilled, screwed, sawed, machined, ground, filed or painted. Superfast Steel contains no solvents or VOC’s, it is non-flammable and releases no noxious fumes.
It will not shrink or pull away and the unused portion of Steel Stick stays fresh for future use when saved in its original packaging.
Pipe repairs made with Superfast Steel Stick can be overwrapped with SylWrap Bandage for a permanent, reinforced repair capable of withstanding pressure up to 30 bar.
Superfast Steel and SylWrap Pipe Repair Bandage can be purchased together as part of the Standard Pipe Repair Kit which enables the user to permanently fix a leaking metal pipe.
Please note that for fixing a steel or iron pipe, Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty Stick is only effective when water pressure is turned off. For carrying out live leak pipe repairs, please see Wrap & Seal Waterproof Pipe Repair Tape.
To carry out larger, more complex repairs where more than 5 minutes is needed to mix and apply putty, Sylmasta recommend AB Original Epoxy Putty.
AB Original has a two-hour work time, allowing longer to handle the putty without concern it may cure and become unworkable before it has been properly applied.
Superfast Steel is temperature resistant to 150°C. For repairs in excess, please see Superfast Titanium High Temperature Epoxy Putty Stick which has been specifically designed for extreme heat applications.
Sylmasta make all Superfast Steel Sticks at their production plant in the United Kingdom, using the latest epoxy putty stick manufacturing technology. This guarantees fresh product, a reliable supply chain and reduced lead times.
Benefits of Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty Stick
- Specifically designed for use with steel, iron and similar metals
- Does not rust
- Easy to use – simply cut off the putty, knead by hand and apply
- Repairs can be carried out in under 15 minutes
- Manufactured by Sylmasta in the UK, guaranteeing fresh product and a reliable supply chain
Applications
- Steel repair, iron repair, other ferrous metals repair
- Large domestic pipe repair and industrial pipe repair
- Repair of small areas of damage caused by corrosion to restore surface profile
- Suitable for interior or exterior use
- Bonds steel with other metals, wood, glass, masonry, and many plastics
- WRAS approved for use on pipes carrying drinking water
