What is FBE internal coating?
Internal FBE Flow Efficiency Lining. SureFlo™ FBE is a plant-applied fusion-bonded epoxy lining for steel pipes where smooth surface and maximum flow is required for gas pipeline.
What do you use to coat pipes?
There are five common types of interior coating or lining material for steel potable water transmission pipe. The list includes coal tar enamel, cement mortar, liquid-applied epoxy, fusion bonded epoxy (FBE), and polyurethane (PU). Each of these lining technologies have inherent advantages and limitations.
What is coating pipe?
Coated pipes are the most viable cost effective products used for transmission of oil, gas, water and other fluids. The coating provides pipelines with a constant protective layer that shield the pipes from any damaging effects of corrosion.
What are the benefits of FBE coating?
FBE coating increases the life span of steel pipes providing a constant performance throughout its life span. The FBE coating has high bond strength and bond firmly to mild steel pipe surface. ·Diverse products (Steel pipes, pipe fittings, other fittings) ·Any third party inspection is accepted by we company.
What is the temperature of FBE coating?
At typical coating application temperatures, usually in the range of 180° C to 250° C (360° F to 480° F), the contents of the powder melt and transform to a liquid form. The liquid FBE film wets and flows onto the steel surface to which it is applied and soon becomes a solid coating by chemical cross-linking.
Who is consolidated pipe&supply?
Consolidated Pipe & Supply owns and operates its own Fusion Bond Epoxy Coating Facility. During the construction of the Birmingham, Alabama FBE Coating Plant in 2011, we applied 53 years of coating experience into the design.
What is epoxy-coated pipe?
The epoxy-coated pipe is tested for coating thickness and is electrically tested to expose any imperfections that could lead to corrosion. Our fusion bond facility boasts of the latest technology in epoxy thin film application. We can coat ¾” through 30” pipe lengths up to 60’ to meet a variety of specifications.