DuraPatch UV Light Activated Reinforced Patch, 3"X6"

DuraPatch UV Light Activated Reinforced Patch, 3"X6"

The 56712 Durapatch UV Light Activated Reinforced Self-Adhesive Tank Repair Patch (3" x 6") is a fast, one-step patch solution for long-lasting tank repairs—no mixing, no measuring, and no mess (which is great, because leaks are already enough of a hobby). Made from reinforced polyester/plastic with a strong self-adhesive resin, it cures under UV light or direct sunlight and forms a flexible, waterproof, weather- and UV-resistant repair that can be drilled, tapped, sanded, or painted in under an hour.

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Key Features / Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 56712
• Brand: Durapatch
• Product Type: UV-activated reinforced self-adhesive tank repair patch
• Patch Size: 3" x 6"
• Material: Reinforced polyester/plastic
• Activation / Cure Method: UV light or sunlight activated
• Cure Time: Starts around 5 minutes (sunny conditions) up to ~50 minutes (cloudy), depending on UV intensity
• UV Light Requirement (Indoor Use): Minimum 51 lumens
• Durability / Protection: Flexible and waterproof; weather and UV resistant
• Temperature Resistance: -40°C to 200°C
• Chemical Resistance: Resistant to many chemicals, solvents, and oils
• Finish After Cure: Can be drilled, tapped, sanded, and painted in less than an hour
• Dimensional Stability: No shrinkage or expansion during application or after curing
• Surface Compatibility: Bonds to Polyethylene, Galvanized, and Stainless Steel tank surfaces
• Not Compatible With: Polypropylene (PP) (does not bond)
• Safety Notes: Non-flammable, non-toxic, adhesive not harmful to skin
• Compliance: FDA approved safe
• Application Style: Cut, peel, stick, cure (one-step application)
• Storage Note: Cut patch without exposing to UV/sunlight; store remaining material in the foil protective bag

Ideal For

• Quick, durable repairs on tanks made of polyethylene, galvanized steel, or stainless steel
• Fixes where you want no mixing and no mess—just cut, stick, and cure
• Outdoor or indoor repairs using sunlight or a UV light
• Applications needing a repair that’s waterproof, weather resistant, and UV resistant
• Repairs that may need finishing work afterward (drilling, sanding, painting) without a long wait