Pipe Sock consists of a fiberglass composite shell, which has been lined with a double-sided adhesive layer that serves as a corrosion barrier. If corrosion has advanced between pipe & support, use A+ Wrap to rebuild wall thickness to ensure the integrity of the pipe.

Installation Procedure:

1. An Inspector should inspect the pipe and evaluate any anomalies.

2. Without removing the plastic release liner, confirm that the Pipe Sock fits snugly on to the pipe to be protected.

3. Raise the pipe off the sleeper a minimum of 2”. Care should be taken to raise the pipe at a perpendicular angle to the sleeper so that when the pipe is lowered, it will not “slide” across the sleeper.

4. Clean the pipe with a wire brush and wipe clean.

5. If pipe is acceptable, peel the plastic release liner or paper from the interior of the Pipe Sock

6. Place the Pipe Sock under the pipe and center it over the sleeper. Standing over the pipe, with a hand at each end of the Pipe Sock, pull the Pipe Sock up and into contact with the pipe, taking care to center the Pipe Sock at the 6:00 position on the pipe.

7. With the Pipe Sock in place, lower the pipe. Note that, depending upon the weight of the pipe, some adhesive will compress out around the edges of the shell.

8. Once the full weight of the pipe rests on the Pipe Sock, the adhesive should be shaped with a putty knife to remove any excess and to fill any voids or cavities between the pipe and the shell portion of the Pipe Sock that might collect moisture.

9. Although not necessary, Pipe Sock is chemically resistant and can be painted if desired.

10. The Pipe Sock should be periodically inspected and if any void space has been created by movement of the Pipe Sock shell, it should be filled with Gap Filler FN 4200 or Black Magic adhesive available through Pipe Wrap, LLC.