What is the coating on steel pipe?

what is the coating on steel pipe?

some of the most common coating & lining services are fbe (fusion bond epoxy), synergy wrap, scotch coating (fletcher coating), spiral wrap and galvanizing. common lining types are fbe (fusion bond epoxy) & cement lining.

what are pipelines coated with?

the most commonly used coatings today for below ground pipelines are fusion bonded epoxy (fbe), two layer polyethylene or three layer polyethylene or polypropylene. coatings are the first line of defense against corrosion.

what is coating in piping?

coating is a passive corrosion protection. through a chemical procedure, a covering layer of resistant material is added to further protect the pipe. it may be applied as liquids, gases or solids.

what is epoxy coated?

an epoxy coating is a coating compound consisting of two distinct elements: an epoxy resin and a polyamine hardener (also known as a catalyst). when mixed, the resin and hardener engage in a chemical reaction that creates cross-linking of the elements as it cures.

how is pipe coating done?

in general, the coating process includes: heating the pipe, the coating application and curing/cooling of the coated pipes. for each process, we can build equipment suitable for a wide range of pipe diameters and lengths.