{"title":"Pipe Maintenance \u0026 Repair","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePipe Maintenance + Repair Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipe maintenance + repair = products keeping PLUMBING + HYDRAULIC + PROCESS pipework OPERATIONAL — sealants for joints + repair compounds for leaks + protective coatings + emergency fixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePipe Repair Product\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePipe Sealant (Anaerobic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreaded joint sealing — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/pipe-sealants\"\u003epipe sealants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePTFE Tape (Standard \/ Gas Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral thread sealing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePipe Repair Putty (Epoxy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmergency leak repair — Devcon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Amalgamating Tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePipe wrap + waterproof + emergency seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePipe Clamps + Repair Sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical leak repair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePipe Cleaner \/ Solvent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-bond preparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSika \/ Ramset Pipe Sealants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction + civil pipework\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-Shrink Repair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal pipe repair coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMERGENCY repairs = TEMPORARY only — proper repair needed. Match repair product to PIPE MATERIAL + MEDIA + pressure. Always isolate pressure + drain pipe before repair. Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/loctite\"\u003eLoctite\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/devcon\"\u003eDevcon\u003c\/a\u003e, Sika. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/pipe-sealants\"\u003epipe sealants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/thread-sealants\"\u003ethread sealants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/pipe-fittings\"\u003epipe fittings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/plumbing-tools\"\u003eplumbing tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePipe Maintenance and Repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipe maintenance and repair covers the products that keep plumbing, hydraulic, and process pipework operational — sealants for joints, repair compounds for leaks, wrap and putty for emergency fixes, and the consumables that workshops and maintenance teams reach for when a pipe issue needs to be sorted before downtime extends. AIMS Industrial stocks the pipe maintenance and repair range for trade and industrial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe product categories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe joint sealants\u003c\/strong\u003e — anaerobic and PTFE-based sealants for threaded connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread sealing tape (PTFE tape)\u003c\/strong\u003e — for sealing threaded pipe connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe repair epoxies and putties\u003c\/strong\u003e — for emergency leak repair and pinhole patching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe wrap and tape\u003c\/strong\u003e — fibreglass and resin-impregnated wraps for permanent repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeak detection sprays\u003c\/strong\u003e — soap-based and dye-based products for finding leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe insulation and lagging accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e — for repairing or extending insulated runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePipe joint sealants — choosing the right one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnaerobic pipe sealants (Loctite 567, 577, and similar) cure in the absence of air between threaded surfaces — they fill the thread gaps, provide a leak-tight seal, and remain serviceable later for disassembly. PTFE-based sealants (paste-form) suit lower-pressure applications and threads that may need adjustment. PTFE tape is the everyday plumbing choice — wrap the male thread two to four times in the direction of tightening, ensuring the tape doesn't bunch into the bore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePipe repair compounds — when to use what\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinhole leaks in steel pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e — epoxy putty (Devcon Plastic Steel or similar) provides a quick patch that handles low-to-medium pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCracked plastic pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e — purpose-formulated PVC repair compounds, or cut-out and coupling replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger leaks or split pipes\u003c\/strong\u003e — fibreglass-and-resin wrap kits provide a permanent repair when properly applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency stops on pressurised lines\u003c\/strong\u003e — pipe repair clamps for the immediate fix while the proper repair is planned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrands stocked at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoctite covers the anaerobic pipe sealant range. Permatex stocks complementary sealants and pipe-fitting compounds. Devcon supplies epoxy repair putties and structural repair compounds. Helmar is the Australian-distributed brand for general-purpose pipe sealants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost pipe sealing failures trace to surface preparation. Clean the threads (degrease or wipe down), apply the sealant or tape correctly, and tighten to manufacturer-specified torque. Don't over-tighten threaded fittings — that strips threads, distorts the fitting, and creates more leak paths than it seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help with a specific pipe repair situation? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll match the right product to the failure mode and pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crc-leak-detector-water-based-510g","title":"CRC Leak Detector Water Based 510g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#333;\"\u003eWater based formula with no oils, silicones or harmful solvents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#333;\"\u003eFinds leaks fast, highlights all leaks, even under low pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#333;\"\u003eWater based formula with no oils, silicones or harmful solvents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003eCRC Leak Detector is formulated for the quick detection of gas and air leaks. 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The ideal maintenance chemical australia for scheduled maintenance and preventative programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CRC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49282679374101,"sku":"A0071912","price":9.81,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/crc-leak-detector-water-based-510g-2382212.jpg?v=1781525168"},{"product_id":"dixon-ffs-bsoap-plumbers-soap-bar","title":"Dixon FFS-BSOAP Plumbers Soap Bar","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003ePlumbers 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