It is essential that the products you use not only protect your pipelines but also are durable over time and fulfil your project requirements. Fusionbonded epoxycoated steel is expected to extend the service life of the reinforced concrete structure in chlorideladen environments. Fusion bonded epoxy fbe application by ccsi youtube. The recommended practice is limited to the application of external coatings on pipe prior to installation. Provides the most current technology and industry practices for the use of fieldapplied fusionbonded epoxy fbe external pipe coating systems for girth weld joints. Fusion bond epoxy fbe coatings offer the end user with a pipeline coating that will allow adequate cathodic protection to actually protect the pipe steel under. Fusion bonded epoxy is a onepart, heat cured, thermosetting epoxy coating that is applied as a dry powder to the sandblasted surface of a preheated valve and. Coating solutions fusionbonded epoxy, powder coating. In this work, fusion bonded epoxy fbe coatings were deposited onto chemically functionalized carbon steel surfaces with organosilanes to. However, the effect of coating on the bondstrength. Fusion bonded epoxy fbe coatings can absorb more water than normal at higher temperatures, but do not flow or move on the structure. The epoxy is applied to preheated steel as a dry powder which melts and cures to a uniform coating thickness when properly applied. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy as a rapid technique for evaluating the failure of fusion bonded epoxy powder coating.
Scotchkote 6352 fbe aro coating durabond industries. Fusion bonded powder coating for reinforcement bars lane coatings has been coating rebar with fusion bonded epoxy since 1979. Special grades of fbe are also available for higher operating temperatures, high strength steel pipes, or other specific applications. A fusionbonded epoxy is a one part, heat curable, thermosetting epoxy resin powder that utilizes heat to melt and adhere to a metal substrate. Fusion bonded powder coating for reinforcement bars lane. Fusionbonded epoxy shall not be applied to aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, plastic, rubber, or stainless steel surfaces. Duallayer fusionbonded epoxy fbe alan kehr anticorrosion. Awwa c11609 protective fusionbonded epoxy coatings for. Fusion bonded epoxy fbe powder coatings are applied to the welded joint area as a standalone coating system for fbecoated pipelines or as a primer layer as part of multilayer polyolefin field joint. This nace standard describes methods for qualifying and controlling the quality of plantapplied, singlelayer fusionbonded epoxy fbe coatings to the external surfaces of carbon steel pipe, provides guidelines for proper application, and identifies inspection and repair techniques to obtain the best applied fbe coating system.
This document provides guidelines for the factory application of duallayer fusionbonded epoxy fbe coatings used to protect the external surface of line pipe and fittings. Back to awwa c27 fusionbonded epoxy coating for the interior and exterior of steel water pipelines this standard describes the material and application requirements for fusionbonded epoxy coatings for the interior and exterior of steel water pipe, special sections, welded joints, connections, and fittings for steel water pipelines. With a wide range of products to address the specific. Fusionbonded epoxy coating application specification general this document provides guidance for the plant application of 3m scotchkote 206n fusionbonded epoxy coating. Our current services include the application of single and dual layer fusion bonded epoxy fbe, polyurethane field joint infill puf, solid polyurethane infill spu, abrasion resistant overlay. This bonding process provides excellent adhesion and coverage on. Api rp 5l9 external fusion bonded epoxy coating of line. Fusion bonded epoxy coating materials must be applied to a steel surface which has been heated to a precise temperature. The epoxy powder melts onto the steel surface and fuses to the pipe, creating a hard barrier. Our powder portfolio fusionbonded epoxy, powder coating valspar pipeclad is the preferred coatings solution of major petroleum producers and pipeline operators around the world.
Standard specification for epoxycoated prefabricated. Fusion bonded epoxy coating compositions that include magnesium oxide. Properties property value specific gravity powder 1. Reduces overall operational and installation costs. Fusionbonded epoxy coating 6233 data sheet product description 3m scotchkote fusionbonded epoxy coating 6233 is a onepart, heat curable, thermosetting epoxy coating powder designed for corrosion protection of pipe. If there is a discrepancy between this list and the authorization letter issued by the california department of transportation caltrans to the manufacturer, the authorization letter and any conditions therein control. Fusion bonded epoxy, abrasion resistant overcoating, internal linings the l. Pih has developed a range of service solutions for the efficient application of powderapplied coatings to the welded field joint area, supported by many years of experience. Awwa c2, fusion bonded epoxy coatings and linings for. Epoxy provide maximum flow efficiency in gas pipelines. Fusion bonded epoxy coating what is the fuss all about. At typical coating application temperatures, usually 2000c, the.
Fusion bond epoxy is an environmentallysafe thermosetting coating that is sprayed onto the pipe surface after it has been cleaned and heated to over 450. Fusionbonded epoxy composite coatings on chemically. Thats why at jotun we have engineered a range of liquid and fusionbonded epoxy fbe powder coatings that offer you the ultimate in pipeline protection. Pdf properties of a fusionbonded epoxy fbe external pipeline coating can be significantly affected by the conditions under which the fbe powder has. It can be custom applied to protect pipelines external and internal and a variety of infrastructure components from corrosion. Scotchkote heatcured fusion bonded epoxy coatings are 100 percent solids. Coating materials shall be handled, stored, and applied in accordance with the manufacturers specifications, or as directed by an authorized representative of the coating. This standard describes protective fusionbonded epoxy coatings for the interior and exterior surfaces of ductileiron and grayiron fittings used for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. Application guide for duallayer fusionbonded epoxy coatings. Pdf performance evaluation of some fusionbonded epoxy. The field application requires minimal equipment and manpower and is almost independent.
Over the course of more than three decades, the demand for our fbe coating expertise has led us to expand from a,000squarefoot facility to our current 65,000squarefoot structure located in carlisle, pa. A fusion bonded coating utilizes heat to melt and adhere the coating material to the metal substrate. Pdf the work presented in this paper deals with the performance evaluation of some fusionbonded epoxy fbe coatings under water transmission line. Fusion bonded for proven performance corrosion protection 3m, the leader in functional epoxy coating technology, offers a complete line of 3m scotchkote powder coatings engineered for optimum corrosion protection of metal in the harshest environments, including. Mansur abstract corrosion of oil and gas pipelines significantly reduces. Scotchkote coating 206n lg meets the requirements of awwa standard c2 and c550. This recommended practice provides external fusion bonded epoxy coating of line pipe for use in transportation pipelines. Us20110294921a1 fusion bonded epoxy coating compositions. Duallayer fusionbonded epoxy fbe coatings protect pipelines. These systems include a base coating of fusion bonded epoxy, a secondary adhesive layer and a topcoat of polypropylene. Fusion bonded epoxy coating, also known as fusionbond epoxy powder coating and commonly referred to as fbe coating, is an epoxybased powder coating that is widely used to protect steel pipe used in pipeline construction, concrete reinforcing bars and on a wide variety of piping connections, valves etc.
This document provides guidelines for the factory application of fusionbonded epoxy fbe coatings used to protect the external surface of line pipe and fittings. The standard describes the material, application, and performance requirements for these coatings. Specification for material and application of fusion. Fusion bonded epoxy coating, also known as fusionbond epoxy powder coating and commonly referred to as fbe coating, is an epoxy based powder coating that is widely used to protect various sizes of steel pipes used in pipeline construction, concrete reinforcing rebars and on a wide variety of piping connections, valves etc. Pdf fusionbondedepoxy coatings have been used successfully for more than 40 years to prevent corrosion of concrete reinforcing steel. Fusion bonded epoxy fbe coating is a powder coating broadly used to provide protection to pipelines, steel pipes and a wide range of piping bonds. Fusion bonded epoxy is a primerless, onepart, heat curable, thermosetting powdered epoxy coating designed to provide maximum corrosion protection to pipeline systems. Bonded epoxy for external pipeline coating 3 of 15 3. The process of blast clean, induction heat, and coat takes just a few minutes. This standard is intended for use by corrosion control personnel, design engineers, project managers, purchasing personnel, and construction engineers and managers. Specification for material and application of fusion bonded epoxy coating on line pipe 2 of 17 table of contents 1.
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