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CANUSA GTS-65
Global Transmission Sleeve

One-piece protective
sleeve with pre-attached closure.
For corrosion protection of pipes and pipelines.


Product Description
The GTS-65 system provides superior corrosion
protection and excellent bonding on pipelines operating up to 65°C (150°F). GTS-65 has
been designed with a unique adhesive technology that remains "open" longer than
traditional adhesives. As a result, lower preheats are required and superior bonding to PE
and FBE surfaces are achieved.
Features & Benefits
Rapid & Reliable Installation
Wrapid Sleeve has a patented one-piece
construction that incorporates a pre- attached closure strip as part of the sleeve.
Because the closure has been factory applied, quick and reliable field installation is
easy to accomplish. Wrapid Sleeve is also available with a broad range of adhesives
to accommodate various operating temperatures and soil stress conditions. To further
optimize installation, Wrapid Sleeve products are available in yellow, which include
a thermochromic indicator to visually confirm proper installation. A patented Windoweld
feature is also available.
Superior Force-Cured Epoxy Method
CANUSA's proven method of force curing the
epoxy primer to the steel allows the installer to "pre-inspect" the joint prior
to sleeve application. The epoxy will not be displaced during the aligning and shrinking
stages of the sleeve installation. This provides the assurance that the pipe is fully
protected. CANUSA's epoxy primer can be applied to an even, nominal 6 mil thickness for
maximum corrosion protection.
Unique
Adhesive Technology
CANUSA's unique adhesive technology allows for
lower installation pre-heats and superior bonding to PE and FBE coatings. The adhesive has
been formulated to bond directly to the main line coating; epoxy is applied to the steel
only. The result is a superior bond to the substrate, easier application and significant
cost savings.
Flexible Installation
GTS-65 can be used as a 2-layer or 3-layer
sleeve system at the same low pre-heat. For added flexibility, CANUSAWrap bulk rolls are
also available. Consult your Corrosion Control Products Company representative to review
your specific project requirements.
Long
Term Corrosion Protection
GTS-65 provides superior corrosion protection
because of the high performance system approach of epoxy primer and sleeve. This
combination provides a protective coating with the structural integrity of a seamless
tube, providing excellent resistance to cathodic disbandment and excellent durability
against abrasion and chemical attack. The result is effective, long term protection
against corrosion.
Saves
Time & Money
Time is saved in three ways; lower pre-heat
means less time heating; epoxy on the steel only, means less time applying the epoxy; and
the pre-attached closure means less time handling, positioning and installing the sleeve.
The overall system minimizes installation time and labour costs while promoting high
production rates.
About CANUSA
CANUSA is a leading manufacturer of
crosslinked, heat shrinkable products which, for over 30 years, have been used for sealing
and corrosion protection of pipeline joints and other substrates. CANUSA high performance
products are manufactured to the highest quality standards and are available in
Wrapid Sleeve,
CANUSAWrap,
CANUSATube,
and Wrapid Tape configurations to
accommodate your specific project applications.
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Sleeve Operating
Characteristics
| Pipeline Operating
Temperature |
50°C (150°F) |
| Minimum Operating
Temperature |
90°C (195°F) |
| Resistance to
Circumferential Forces |
excellent |
| Resistance to Soil Stress |
excellent |
| Resistance to Axial Piple
Movement |
excellent |
| Main Line Coating
Compatibility |
FBA, PE |

Typical Product
Properties
Adhesive |
Standard |
Unit |
KLG
KTG |
| Softening point |
ASTM E28 |
°C
°F |
94
201 |
| Lap shear |
DIN 30 672 |
N/cm2
psi |
245
350 |
Backing |
| Specific gravity |
ASTM D792 |
|
0.93 |
| Tensile strength |
ASTM D638 |
MPA
psi |
24
3480 |
| Elongation |
ASTM D638 |
% |
700 |
| Hardness |
ASTM D2240 |
Shore D |
50 |
| Abrasion resistance |
ASTM D1040 |
mg |
35 |
| Volume resistivity |
ASTM D257 |
ohm-cm |
1017 |
| Breakdown voltage |
ASTM D149 |
kV/mm |
27 |
Sleeve |
| Impact |
DIN 30 672 |
-- |
pass |
| Indentation |
DIN 30 672 |
-- |
pass |
| Peel |
ASTM D1000 |
N/cm
pli |
120
70 |
| Peel |
DIN 30 672 |
N/cm
pli |
86
50 |
| Cathodic disbondment |
ASTM G8 |
mm rad |
10 |
| Water absorption |
ASTM D570 |
% |
0.05 |
| Low temperature
flexibility |
ASTM D2671-C |
°C
°F |
>-40
-18 |
| Fully recovered T
thickness |
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mm
mils |
1.8
71 |
| Fully recovered L
thickness |
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mm
mils |
2.5
99 |
| Fully recovered S
thickness |
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mm
mils |
3.4
134 |
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Epoxy E-Primer
Information
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GTS-65 requires E-Primer epoxy on the cut-back area and
10 mm (0.5") onto the adjacent pipe coating.
E-Primer Epoxy Primer Kits
The E Primer kit includes measured quantities of base resin and
cure, a stirring stick, applicator pad or roller and gloves. The kit contains sufficient
primer for up to 1 square meter (10 sq. ft) of coverage. For example: 1 kit is sufficient
for a 91 5mm (36") diameter pipe with a 300mm (12") total cutback.
Bulk Epoxy E-Primer
Bulk epoxy components must be ordered
separately. The mixing ratio for the E Primer is 4 parts base, l part cure by volume, and
6.3 parts base, 1 part cure by weight. Pumps are available to facilitate mixing operation.
Average coverage for bulk primers is 20 square meters per U.S. gallon, (220sq.ft/U.S.
gallon).
E-Primer Properties
Pot life at 23°C (73°F): 20 minutes
Typical epoxy coated thickness: 4 - 6 mils
Shelf life at 23°C out of sunlight: 2 years
Safety: MSDS E Primer
Base, MSDS E Primer Cure
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Typical primer coverage
Joints per US gallon assuming
300 mm (12") total cutback. |
Pipe
diameter |
Joints/
gallon |
| mm |
in |
170
230
280
315
400
450
500
610
760
915
1060
1220
1422
1525 |
6.6
8.6
10.7
12.7
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48
56
60 |
126
93
76
68
53
47
43
35
28
23
20
17
15
14 |
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| How to Order
Example: GTS-65 500 430 BK |
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| Position |
Description |
Entries |
| 1st |
Configuration |
GTS-65 Global
Transmission Sleeve |
| 2nd |
Pipe size |
55-500 mm
(2"-20") for T thickness
55-1525 mm (2"-60") for L and S thickness |
| 3rd |
Sleeve width |
300, 430, 610, 860 mm
(12", 17", 24", 34") |
| 4th |
Color |
BK - black, YE -
yellow, WW - clear |
CANUSA is registered to ISO
9002-1994
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