Market leader in epoxy resins, adhesives and other specialist products, J-B Weld, has been at the forefront of bonding technology for more than 50 years and has become a staple in professionals’ toolkits.
When thinking of how to bond two parts together, many plumbers may think of soldering or welding them, but, what if there’s an easier solution? J-B Weld has an impressive range of products that are suitable for plumbers in a host of areas, whether it’s metal, plastic or on a high temperature surface, J-B Weld has the solution.
The best product from the J-B Weld offering for plumbers would be the Water Weld Epoxy Putty Stick, which is exceptionally strong and provides a permanent repair to almost anything. Most importantly for a plumber, is that it can be used on both wet and dry surfaces and will even set underwater for those tricky repairs and is resistant to water, most chemicals and heat.
Another product that should be kept in a plumber’s toolkit is the SteelStik, which is a hand-mixable, steel-reinforced, non-rusting epoxy putty that quickly repairs or rebuilds anything made of metal. After mixing, it forms an industrial-strength polymer compound that can be moulded into shapes or used to build up, patch and repair steel components. It sets in between three to five minutes and after 60 minutes, it can be drilled, tapped, machined, ground, filed or painted. It is rated at a tensile strength of 4000 PSI and will withstand temperatures up to 150°C.
MarineWeld is a specially formulated two part Cold-Weld adhesive system that provides strong, lasting repairs for bonding different or similar surfaces, such as metal, composites, fiberglass and others. This innovative epoxy can be used for underwater applications once cured and is resistant to water, chemicals and UV.
Finally, the FiberWeld Pipe Repair Cast is a high strength fibreglass wrap, impregnated with a specially formulated resin to repair pipes up to one inch in diameter. When activated by water, the product forms a strong, waterproof bond that hardens like steel in 15 minutes. The kit even includes an epoxy putty stick for additional sealing strength, making it an important piece of kit for a plumber.
JRP is the exclusive UK & Ireland distributor for J-B Weld products, all of its products are stored in its 60,000 sqft warehouse and office in Chichester. JRP supplies more than 5,000 market leading products to various markets, with its core business focusing on the automotive sector. Its brands include Autobar, Ecomotive, Simply Brands, Svitol, J-B Weld, Tecniks, Fresh Scents, Petronas, Stoner Car Care, Quixx and Invisible Glass, amongst others.
