In the Oil & Gas industry, downtime is extremely costly. Every minute of halted operations can lead to production loss, financial impact, and increased safety risks. To address these challenges, composite repair technology offers a pipeline repair solution that can be performed onstream without requiring a shutdown.
One of the most recognized composite repair materials in the industry is ReinforceKit 4D (R4D) from 3X Engineering. This technology uses Kevlar® composite designed to reinforce pipelines experiencing corrosion, mechanical damage, or wall thinning.
Why Is Composite Repair Effective?
No Shutdown Required
Composite materials can be applied while the pipeline is still operating under certain pressure and temperature conditions.
Compliant with International Standards
Meets ISO 24817 and ASME PCC-2, ensuring safe and auditable repair results.
Up to 20-Year Lifetime
Kevlar® material offers long-term technical durability.
Lightweight and Non-Intrusive
Unlike steel sleeves, composites do not add excessive structural weight.
Flexible for Various Defect Types
Suitable for general corrosion, pitting, dents, gouges, cracks, and even through-wall defects.
Field Applications
Composite repair is commonly used on oil, gas, water, and chemical pipelines. The process includes surface preparation, defect profiling, epoxy resin application, and composite wrapping.
With its high performance and time efficiency, composite repair has become the industry standard for critical pipeline rehabilitation.
