Shrink Sleeve Installation Tools

Shrink Sleeve Installation Tools

Question:  What tools are required for Covalence heat shrink sleeve installation?

Answer:  Ignoring the need to clean the pipe, Covalence heat shrink sleeves do not require

any special tools during installation.  Here is what is needed:

- A means of measuring preheat temperature.  This could range from something as 

sophisticated as a pyrometer with roller probe; to something

as simple as a temp stick.  

An example of temp sticks for different temperatures

 - A broad flamed torch (Covalence shrink sleeves cannot be shrunk

using an acetylene torch or a welding torch).  Our torches are sold as a kit

which includes a torch with a pilot lights; a regulator with a pressure guage

and a thirty foot long hose. 

A JS-2601 Torch Kit - available at JSI

- A long handled silicone roller.  This is used after installation to roll the overlap area

and can be used in the event that any air has become trapped (which could be

caused by poor application).  

A long handled roller; used during heat shrink sleeve installation

(Keep in mind that the contractor or end user will need to supply their own propane tanks for installation) 

JSI Coatings - Master Distributor for Covalence / Seal for Life Products

     Joint Specialists was established in 1995 by Stan Simpson and Sam Damico.  They had been working directly for Raychem Corp for ~20 years by that point in R&D, technical support, field service and sales.   Their unique expertise translated easily into distribution and JSI was born.  Even today, many years later, JSI still prides itself upon its technical knowledge and ability to engineer solutions for nearly any customer need.

     We also recognize the need for fast turnarounds on orders within the oil, gas and water pipeline industries.  We keep our 20,000 square feet warehouse full of the most commonly sold pipeline coatings.  90% of orders placed with us ship same day (most of the rest ship next day).  Whether your pipeline is ambient temperature or elevated temperature; whether you require a 3 layer or a 2 layer coating solution; whether your application is subsea, involved in a road bore or simple to seal up a casing; you can count on the fact that we've got you covered.