Robust Industrial Shrink Wrap Containment for Wessex Water &Bristol Water
- EcoShrink
- Jan 9, 2018
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 13
EcoShrink designed and installed industrial shrink wrap containment systems for Wessex Water and Bristol Water during essential repairs and restoration works at multiple water treatment plants across the UK. Sealed shrink wrap enclosures were built around critical equipment so blasting and maintenance could proceed without risking contamination of the water supply or interrupting service to local communities.
Project overview
Wessex Water and Bristol Water needed to carry out repairs and restoration to key treatment equipment across several working plants. Any uncontrolled dust, debris or accidental spillage from blasting and maintenance works could pose a risk to water quality and public confidence.
With plants operating around the clock, taking large areas offline for extended periods was not an option. EcoShrink was selected to design industrial shrink wrap containment systems that would allow works to continue inside sealed enclosures, maintaining strict environmental controls while keeping water services running.
Challenges in water treatment containment
Zero tolerance for contamination of treated water and process areas Plants operating 24/7, leaving limited windows for intrusive works or shutdowns. Risk that airborne contaminants from blasting or restoration could spread within the facility.
Tight, complex layouts with intricate pipe networks, valves and equipment clusters.Need for a containment system that was robust, scalable and adaptable across multiple sitesve equipment yet agile enough to adapt to differing site layouts.
Our industrial shrink wrap containment solution
EcoShrink delivered a repeatable containment approach that could be adapted to each site while meeting strict environmental and safety requirements.
Custom-Fitted Scaffold Framework: Erected scaffold structures around the targeted equipment and work zones. Designed each scaffold to clearly define maintenance areas and keep them fully enclosed. Used the scaffold both as a work platform and as the structural “skeleton” for the shrink wrap enclosures.
High-Quality Shrink Wrap Application: Wrapped each scaffold frame in industrial-grade shrink wrap selected for tough plant conditions. Heat-shrunk and sealed the material to create a tight, continuous barrier around the work zone. Helped prevent dust, particles and other airborne contaminants from spreading into surrounding treatment areas.
Flexible and Adaptable Design: Cut and detailed the wrap to accommodate pipes, valves and irregular surfaces, maintaining the seal around complex plant geometry. Ensured access points and doors could be opened and re-sealed so engineers could work efficiently inside the enclosures. Delivered a containment system that could be scaled up or down for different plant sizes and layouts without redesigning from scratch.
Results
Repairs and restoration works across Wessex Water and Bristol Water sites were completed without contamination incidents Work zones remained isolated and controlled, reducing the risk of airborne or particulate matter entering the water treatment process. Maintenance teams could focus on their tasks inside clean, enclosed environments, improving workflow and reducing rework.
Similar projects & next steps
EcoShrink applies the same industrial containment methods on water treatment plants, utilities, process facilities and other sensitive environments where blasting and maintenance must be tightly controlled. For more examples, see our Containment Case Studies hub, or visit our Industrial Containments service page for methods, options and FAQs.
If you’re planning works in or around live water or process treatment assets, share your plant layout, equipment lists and key dates and we’ll return a costed containment method and earliest start dates.
FAQ
Why did Wessex Water and Bristol Water need industrial shrink wrap containment?
Both utilities had to carry out repairs and restoration works on critical treatment equipment without risking contamination of the water supply or interrupting service. Industrial shrink wrap containment created sealed work zones where blasting and maintenance could be carried out while surrounding treatment areas remained protected.
How did the containment system handle complex pipework and tight spaces?
The scaffold and shrink wrap were designed to work around intricate pipe networks, valves and uneven surfaces. The wrap was cut and detailed to bond around these features, forming a taut enclosure that maintained a seal even in confined or irregular areas of the plant.
What benefits did the shrink wrap enclosures provide compared to traditional barriers?
Traditional partitions can leave gaps, be difficult to adapt to complex layouts and offer limited control over airborne contaminants. The shrink wrap enclosures provided a tight, continuous barrier that better contained dust and particles, supported cleaner workflows, and could be replicated across multiple sites with consistent results.
Get in Touch
Are you seeking a versatile, dependable way to safeguard critical infrastructure or equipment during repairs, blasting, or painting? Ecoshrink’s shrink wrap containment systems offer temporary containment solutions that effectively manage risks in sensitive and high-traffic environments. Contact us today to learn how we can design a custom enclosure for your next project—be it water treatment, environmental containment for blasting, or shrink wrap for hazardous material containment. Let us protect your operations, ensuring safety and peace of mind from start to finish.
