Pipe repair sleeves shall be fabricated with Company free issued line pipe to avoid inequality

of properties.

Ensure the line pipe shall be selected with low carbon equivalent(CE) or equivalent of main
pipeline.

Upon receipt of free issue pipes, heat numbers, Pipe numbers, shall be checked and verified
with the material test reports prior to fabrication of sleeve.

Ensure line pipe long seam weld and HAZ area approximately 5mm from the weld toe shall
be discarded.

Sleeve inside diameter shall be equivalent to main pipe line outside diameter shall be
formed by rolling without the use of heat treating.

Longitudinal edges of the Sleeves are beveled by torch cutting and Grinding for welding, as
per approved in-service WPS.

Sleeve end bevels shall be prepared as per approved in-service WPS, and lengths shall be
sized as per identified damage scenario.

Option-1

Milling/Step Grinding of Sleeve for backing strips, Sleeves can be milled/Grinded on the
inside longitudinal edges for the backing strips. Depth of 1/16" (.0625) -0" + 1/32" and
width of 5/8" (.625) -0 + 1/16" on each side. Outside longitudinal edges are beveled 30
(+5 - 0 ) for welding as per approved in-service WPS.

Image below shows Sleeve with one side milled for backing strip and other side with
backing strip in milled groove.
1. Option-2
2. Using Consumable Inserts instead of back strip:
3. Ensure the consumable insert shape shall be suitable to sleeve long seam groove
configuration as per approved In-service WPS.
4. And ensure during of the root bead, the insert is melted into the weld pool.

5. Dimensional Requirements
6. Longitudinal edges are beveled to 30 degrees (+5 degrees -0 degrees), with a root
face (land) of 1/16" (+-1/32") by torch cutting & grinding as per approved in-service
WPS. Inside diameter (I.D.) of each Sleeve is fabricated to match the outside
diameter (O.D.) of standard nominal line pipe (bare) with tolerance.
7. Sleeves are fabricated into two (2) halves, which are placed on the carrier pipe, their
total circumference shall equal the circumference of the pipe minus a gap between
the longitudinal edges on either side of 1/16" (-1/16"+1/32") for welding as per
Approved in-service WPS.
8. Fabricated sleeves shall be thoroughly inspected visually for defects, dimensions,
including end and side preparation, internal surface/profile are measured and
verified. Any pipe repair sleeve not meeting the requirements for visual inspection or
dimensional tolerance shall be rejected.
9. Marking and Shipping
10. Each set of Half Sleeves shall be clearly marked with size, wall thickness, grade of
line pipe and the sleeves shall be secured with steel banding.
11.
12. Preliminary Sleeves Preparation
13. After the sleeve length has been determined and the pipe repair sleeve has been
torch cut in the field to required length, and the circumferential ends are prepared.
14. The backing consumable insert and Sleeve are tack welded to the sleeve with one
half designated for the bottom portion of the fitting.
15. Tack weld shall be made in the groove of the weld preparation side of the long seam
of the fitting.
16. The backing consumable insert is pre-crimped and the legs of the "V", provided by
the crimping, should face the inside radius of the fitting. The backing consumable
insert is centered in both directions of the length and the width of the strip before
tack welding into position.
17.
18. Trial Fit-Up
19. Sleeve position - the bottom half of the Sleeve (with backing strip/consumable insert
attached) are placed under the carrier pipe with the edges of the backing
strip/consumable insert barely touching both sides of the pipe.
20. Pipe Jacks shall be used for positioning the top of sleeve and can be driven from
under the top sleeve when the proper position is obtained. Spreader bar rigging
should be considered when handling long sleeve as required.
21. The top half sleeve are then be positioned over the carrier pipe using wedges on the
ends of the top half of the sleeve longitudinal seam to provide clearance for the
backing strip/consumable insert (when the sleeve is in position and down on the
pipe) to fit underneath the top sleeve.
22.
23. Checking Line-Up and Gap
24. The longitudinal welds of the sleeve require positioning at positions other than three
and nine o'clock / required orientation as per damage mapping. The gapping of the
sleeve weld groove is critical (longitudinal edges). The gap shall be 1/16" (-1/16"
+1/32") on each side. To obtain this gap, due to the variances in pipe O.D. tolerance,
may require reduction of groove width by grinding or increasing the width utilizing a
buttering technique. Ensure that circumferential ends of the sleeves are a tight fit.
25. After the gap is visually checked for dimensional tolerances and any final adjustment
made, the longitudinal seam shall be tack welded. The tack weld shall tie-in both
sleeves edges and the backing strip material/insert (caution is necessary not to burn
through the backing strip/insert to the carrier pipe).
26.
27. Girth Weld Sleeves:
28. Girth Weld Sleeves are used to reinforce a welded pipe joint. Girth Weld Sleeves
shall be fabricated by using custom dies, which are configured to allow sufficient
clearance for the weld seam as a contingency.
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Allan Edwards has been providing total pipeline sleeve repair solutions
since 1950. We manufacture the pipe repair sleeves, our patented sleeve
installation jacks for the most reliable pipeline sleeve repair system in the
industry.

The following animation shows the pipeline sleeve repair process.

Material

Material used to form Half Sole Pipe Repair Sleeves are from Allan Edwards, Inc. stock structural quality
carbon steel or pressure vessel quality carbon steel plates, which are to ASTM specifications, and in the
following grades:

ASTM A36 (structural; minimum yield 36,000 psi)

ASTM A572 GR50 (structural; minimum yield 50,000 psi)

ASTM A572 GR65 (structural; minimum yield 65,000 psi)

ASTM A516 GR70 (pressure vessel; minimum yield 38,000 psi)

ASTM A537 Class I (pressure vessel; minimum yield 50,000 psi) [limited stock]

The chemical composition does not exceed the percentages specified for the ASTM material ordered.
Pipe repair sleeves are fabricated from plate with low carbon equivalency for good weldability.

The maximum allowable carbon equivalency (CE) of Allan Edwards' stock structural quality carbon steel
plates will be based on the heat analysis.

The maximum allowable carbon equivalency (CE) of Allan Edwards' stock pressure vessel quality carbon
steel plates will be based on the heat analysis, in most cases.

Upon receipt of stock steel plates, heat numbers will be checked and verified with the material test
reports. Copies of material test reports will be kept on file and will be used to recheck and re-verify heat
numbers prior to cutting material in first step of manufacture.

Manufacturing

Half Sole is formed by rolling, or die forming without the use of heat treating.

Longitudinal edges of the Half Sole are beveled for welding, if requested, at 30 . The bevel are a
mechanical type and/or produced by plasma torch burning.

Half Sole ends have sheared square edges for fillet welding, unless square end bevel is requested, and
are available in maximum lengths of:

Pipe O.D. Size | Sleeve Length

2" thru 3 1/2" = 5' 0"

4" thru 12" = 10' 0"

14" thru 16" = 8' 0"

All sizes over 16" = 10' 0"

Milling of Half Sole for backing strips

Half Soles can be milled on the inside

longitudinal edges for the backing strips. Depth
of 1/16" (.0625) -0" + 1/32" and width of 5/8"
(.625) -0 + 1/16" on each side. Outside
longitudinal edges are beveled 30 (+5 - 0 )
for welding. Image below shows Half Sole with
one side milled for backing strip and other side
with backing strip in milled groove.

Backing Strips

Backing strips are hot rolled commercial carbon steel sheet and strip of commercial quality, A-
569/A1011 SS GR33 in coils and cut lengths having a maximum carbon of 0.15%. 1 1/4" wide, 16 gauge
(.0598) with a tolerance of: min. .0538 - max. 0658, 10' long, pre-crimped (10 degree total bend).

ASTM steel composition of A 569/A1011 SS GR33:

Carbon (max) Manganese (max) Phosphorus (max) Sulfur (max) Copper (when specified)

0.15 0.60 0.036 0.035 0.20 min.

Mechanical Properties and Testing

Mill test reports will be furnished on all materials. Stock plate is not available with a maximum hardness
guarantee. Independent testing may be performed to check the hardness on stock plate. Additional
independent testing available to include: destructive, magnetic particle, liquid penetrate, ultrasonic and
radiographic.
Dimensional Requirements

Longitudinal edges are beveled to 30 degrees (+5 degrees -0 degrees), with a root face (land) of 1/16"
(+-1/32"). This will be a mechanical type bevel or by plasma torch burning. Beveled ends are available
upon request. Inside diameter (I.D.) of each Half Sole is fabricated to match the outside diameter (O.D.)
of standard nominal line pipe (bare) with tolerances of:

Wall Thickness Sulfur (max) Copper (when specified)

3/16", 1/4" plate 2" thru 12" (+0"-1/8")

3/16", 1/4" plate 14" thru 42" (+0"-1/4")

5/16" plate 6" thru 12" (+0"-1/8")

5/16" plate 14" thru 42" (+0"-3/16)

3/8" plate 8" thru 12" (+1/8"-0")

3/8" plate 22" thru 42" (+0"-1/4")

1/2" plate 12" thru 20" (+1/16"-1/16")

1/2" plate 22" thru 42" (+1/8"-1/8")

Half Sole are manufactured so that when two (2) halves of the sleeve are placed on the pipe, their total
circumference shall equal the circumference of the pipe minus a gap between the longitudinal edges on
either side of 1/16" (-1/16"+1/32") for welding.

Examination

The Half Sole are thoroughly inspected visually for

defects before shipment. All dimensions, including
end and side preparation, are measured and verified.
Any pipe repair sleeve not meeting the requirements
for visual inspection or dimensional tolerance are
rejected.

Marking and Shipping

 Each piece of Half Sole are clearly marked with size, wall thickness, grade of steel
plate, Allan Edwards' job number and customer purchase order number. All
marking are made with permanent paint and the lettering shall be approximately
one (1") inch high.

The Half Sole will be secured with steel banding and stacked in bundles of:

I.D. Size | Half Soles in Bundle

2" thru 12" = 5 per bundle

14" thru 30" = 4 per bundle

32" thru 48" = 3 per bundle

The Half Sole O.D. size and wall thickness will determine the use of nominal pieces of softwood between
adjacent half sole pieces in a bundle to mitigate rubbing and abrasion during shipping.

Half Sole can be transported in a variety of ways to include LTL (class A, closed bed truck), oil field hauler
(flat bed truck) or air freight. The method of transportation is dictated by the total weight of the order
and/or the size of the sleeves.

Preliminary Half Sole Preparation

After the Half Sole length has been determined and the pipe repair sleeve has
been cut (torch cut in the field), the circumferential ends are prepared. The
backing strips, equal to the length of the half sole, are tack welded to the sleeve
with one half designated for the bottom portion of the fitting. Tack weld shall be
made in the groove of the weld prep side of the long seam of the fitting. The
backing strip is pre-crimped and the legs of the "V", provided by the crimping,
should face the inside radius of the fitting. The backing strip is centered in both
directions of the length and the width of the strip before tack welding into
position.

Trial Fit-Up

Half Sole position - the bottom half of the Half Sole (with backing strip attached) are placed under the
carrier pipe with the edges of the backing strip barely touching both sides of the pipe. Pipe Jacks are
beneficial in positioning the top Half Sole and can be driven from under the top Half Sole when the
proper position is obtained. Spreader bar rigging should be considered when handling long Half Sole
sections.

The top half are then be positioned over the carrier pipe using wedges on the ends of the top half of the
Half Sole longitudinal seam to provide clearance for the backing strip (when the Half Sole is in position
and down on the pipe) to fit underneath the top Half Sole half.

Manual Pipe Jack for Installing Sleeves

Allan Edwards custom made mechanical Pipe Jacks for installing steel Half Sole on steel pipe. Jacks are
made for 2" through 42" pipe, and one Jack can be used for multiple sizes of pipe. You can't get a
sturdier or more durable Pipe Jack. Jack comes with Cott-Roller chain for uniform pressure and fit.

Checking Line-Up and Gap

The longitudinal welds of the Half Sole may require positioning at positions other than three and nine
o'clock. The gapping of the Half Sole weld groove is critical (longitudinal edges). The gap should be 1/16"
(-1/16" +1/32") on each side. To obtain this gap, due to the variances in pipe O.D. tolerance, may require
reduction of groove width by grinding or increasing the width utilizing a buttering technique. Be sure
that circumferential ends of the Half Sole are a tight fit.

After the gap is visually checked for dimensional tolerances and any final adjustment made, the
longitudinal seam shall be tack welded. The tack weld should tie-in both Half Sole edges and the backing
strip material (caution is necessary not to burn through the backing strip to the carrier pipe). A welding
machine setting should be made before starting the tacking process.
Girth Weld Sleeves

Girth Weld Sleeve - Allan Edwards Allan Edwards' Girth

Weld Sleeves are used to reinforce a welded pipe
joint. Girth Weld Sleeves are fabricated by using
custom dies, which are configured to allow sufficient
clearance for the weld seam. Weld Sleeves are sold as
a set of two, 180 piece to make a full encirclement
sleeve. The I. D. of the repair sleeve is designed to fit
the O. D. of the pipe with clearance for the existing
weld. Sleeve from 2" to 48" - Lengths of 4" to 20"
depending on pipe size.

Fabricated Weld Sleeves

For Pipe Lines, Screw Collars and Dresser Couplings.

Available in a design for easy installation. Fabricated
Weld Sleeves range from 2" to 48" plus custom
Fabricated in sleeve lengths and O.D.s

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