Reduces overall operational and installation costs. Special grades of fbe are also available for higher operating temperatures, high strength steel pipes, or other specific applications. Steel surfaces shall be cleaned by abrasive blast cleaning to nearwhite metal. It represents a breakthrough in fusion bonded epoxy fbe coating technology. Bonded epoxy for external pipeline coating 2 of 15 gel time at recommended application temperature. Fusion bonded epoxy coated rebar must be handled carefully to prevent damage to the coating. Surface preparation techniques are usually performed by abrasive blast cleaning, grinding and chemical washing prior to the coating application.
Gritblasted steel panels, were coated with two commercial fusion bonded powder epoxy coatings at two thicknesses. Fusion bonded epoxy fbe is also referred to as powder coating. The blended materials are thoroughly mixed in the molten state using a continuous melt mixer. Fusion bonded epoxy coating, also known as fusion bond epoxy powder coating and commonly referred to as fbe coating, is an epoxy based powder coating that is widely used to protect steel pipe used in pipeline construction, concrete reinforcing bars rebar and on a wide variety of piping connections, valves etc. Low temperature internal fusion bonded epoxy powder coating. In this work, fusion bonded epoxy fbe coatings were deposited. The phenolic primer is preparatory anticorrosive basecoat that greatly inhibits corrosion in oxygenated atmospheres. The typical application process begins with a thorough visual inspection of the pipe surface for imperfections, contamination and defects.
Steel coatings is utahs top provider of fusion bonded epoxy fbe coating for a wide range of projects. Both coating systems use fbe as the corrosion protec. Duallayer fusionbonded epoxy fbe coatings protect pipelines. Kehr, fusionbonded epoxy application manual, austin, tx. Colour pigments the resin and hardener part together is known as the binder. The epoxy coating is applied in powder form by hand spraying onto a blastcleaned and preheated pipe and fittings. Awwa c11609 protective fusionbonded epoxy coatings for the. Fusion bonded and liquid applied coating systems liquid applied epoxy coating a 2 pack liquid epoxy coating is applied to the external surfaces of asnzs 2280 pipe and fitting sizes dn 100 to dn 750 pipe coating can be done to a maximum effective length of 5850mm fittings are cement mortar lined internally to asnzs 2280 specifications and. The standard describes the material, application, and performance requirements for these coatings. Focus on powder coatings vol 2017, issue 5, pages 18.
Incoming materials are pulverized, proportioned, and homogeneously dry mixed. The first fusion bonded epoxy coating designed specifically for reinforcing steel was put in the market in 1976. Comparing powder and liquid coatings for pipeline applications. Fusion bonded epoxy is a heat applied powder coating that can be applied in thicknesses from 10 40 mils. Half of the coated panels were scribed, the other half were nonscribed. North america has evolved as a singlelayer fbe pipe coating community while europe has embraced a threelayer philosophy utilizing polyolefin as a mechanical barrier overcoat. What bonded coatings are available from mcwane ductile. Fusion bonded epoxy fbe coatings have been the backbone of pipeline protection since the early sixties as standalone coatings and later as primers in 3layer polyole. The electrons flow to cathodes and combine with water and oxygen in the. Scotchkote 4 or 206n, lilly powder coatings pipeclad 1500 red, h. Us20110294921a1 fusion bonded epoxy coating compositions. Epoxy coatings for marine applications are typically formed by the chemical reaction of a bisphenol atype epoxy resin with a curing agent e. High flow pipe coating equipment to spray fusion bonded. To demonstrate the fbe pipe coatings toughness to skeptical contractors familiar with coal tar coatings, 3m representatives would beat the coating off a coal tar enamelcoated pipe, with a piece of pipe.
Zinc coating is available from all mcwane ductile manufacturing plants. This bonding process provides excellent adhesion and coverage on applications such as. Lining and coating shall be a 100% solids, thermosetting, fusionbonded, dry powder epoxy resin. After application, the coating is allowed to cure using the residual heat in the pipe. Fusion bondedepoxy fbe powder coatings, which were first. Epoxy lining and coating shall meet or exceed the following requirements. Ccsi is the indisputable leader in field joint anticorrosion coating with more than two. Standard specification for epoxycoated prefabricated. Fusion bonded powder coating for reinforcement bars lane. High flow pipe coating equipment to spray fusion bonded epoxy. With increasingly aggressive and varying environments, there is a continuous demand for pipeline coatings to provide enhanced performance. 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. As the name indicates, in fusion bonded epoxy coatings the resin part is an epoxy type resin.
When youre looking to repair cracked, corroded metal, or if youd like to prevent damage to metal in the first place, steel coatings has the answer. Since fbec fusion bonded epoxy coating steel bars are not yet used in. The epoxy is applied to preheated steel as a dry powder which melts and cures to a uniform, coating thickness. Resicoat r4es fusion bonded epoxy product data sheet product description. Furthermore, this thin layered protective coating is resistant to co 2, h 2 s, ch 4, brine, and petroleum distillates at elevated temperatures and pressures, making it a preferred choice of engineers and operators the second internal pipe coating is a fusion bonded epoxy that. The surfaces of steel pipe piles to be coated shall be precleaned, as required. The epoxy will be surface dry in 46 hours and thoroughly cured in approximately 1624 hours at 20. The benefits of fusion bonded epoxy coating houston powder. After application, the coated object is heated, fusing the powder into a smooth, continuous film. This specification covers standard requirements for pipe piles with protective fusion bonded epoxy powder coating applied by the electrostatic spray, flocking, or fluidized bed process. The most widely used types include acrylic, vinyl, epoxy, nylon, polyester and urethane. Oct 23, 2015 fusion bonded epoxy coating, also known as fusion bond epoxy powder coating and commonly referred to as fbe coating, is an epoxy based powder coating that is widely used to protect steel pipe used. Powder coatings fusion bonded epoxy fusion bonded epoxy fbe is an epoxy based powder coating that is used to protect various sizes of steel pipes used in pipeline construction and on a wide variety of piping connections, valves, etc.
In buried service, the coating is capable of withstanding continuous operating temperatures of. All 3m scotchkote fusion bonded epoxy coating powders are made using the fusion blend process developed by 3m. Scotchkote fusionbonded epoxy coating 4 is a one part, heat curable epoxy coating that can be custom applied to protect pipelines external and internal and a. Batches shall be used consecutively during coating. Ccsi is the indisputable leader in field joint anticorrosion coating. Its cathodic disbondment resistance is further improved for pipeline corrosion protection. Standard specification for fusion bonded epoxycoated pipe piles. Epoxy or oxirane structure contains a three membered cyclic. Resicoat r4es is a functional fusion bonded epoxy powder coating designed for use on valves and fittings in contact with potable water.
Fusion bonded epoxy is a onepart, heatcurable, thermosetting epoxy coating powder designed for corrosion protection of steel pipe for underground or below water applications typically found in the oil and gas industry. Fusion bonded epoxy coating, also known as fusion bond epoxy powder coating and commonly referred to as fbe coating, is an epoxy based powder coating that is widely used to protect steel pipe used. Pdf performance evaluation of some fusionbonded epoxy. Our powder portfolio fusion bonded epoxy, powder coating valspar pipeclad is the preferred coatings solution of major petroleum producers and pipeline operators around the world. The fused blend is cooled and then pulverized into the final. The first commercial powder marketed in 1959 was 3ms scotchkote 101. Fusion bonded epoxy coating, also known as fusion bond epoxy powder coating and commonly referred to as fbe coating, is an epoxy based powdercoating that is widely used to protect steel pipe used in pipeline construction, concrete reinforcing bars rebar and on a wide variety of piping connections, valves etc. Fusion bonded epoxy coatingpowder coating powder supplier. Application guide for standalone fusionbonded epoxy. 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. A fusion bonded epoxy is a one part, heat curable, thermosetting epoxy resin powder that utilizes heat to melt and adhere to a metal substrate. Requires heat source and powder spray equipment in the field. Fusion bonded epoxy coating what is the fuss all about.
Sep 24, 2019 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. Fbe coating is a type of powder coating consisting of a resin and a hardener which, when heated at high temperatures, causes the material to melt into liquid form and flow to cover a substrate to be protected. Pdf fusionbonded epoxy composite coatings on chemically. This document provides guidelines for the factory application of fusion bonded epoxy fbe coatings used to protect the external surface of line pipe and fittings. The epoxy is applied to preheated steel as a dry powder which melts and cures to a uniform coating. Pdf the corrosion of steel reinforcements in concrete by intrusion of. 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. Tc 2000p internal fusion bonded epoxy powder coating for drill pipe. Fusion bonded epoxy is a onepart, thermosetting epoxy powder applied to steel pipe as corrosion protection in buried and below water service lines. Fusion bonded epoxy coating compositions that include magnesium oxide. It is applied from an electrostatic charged powder state to a preheated rebar.
In the powder coating process, a dry powder is applied to a clean surface. Fusionbonded epoxy composite coatings on chemically. A wide variety of fusion bonded epoxy coating options are available to you, such as equal, round. This setup compresses the fbe blend, while heating and melting it to a semiliquid form. Fbe coatings underwater transmission line conditions. Scotchkote fusion bonded epoxy coating 4 is a one part, heat curable, thermosetting epoxy coating designed for corrosion protection of metal.
This standard describes protective fusion bonded epoxy coatings for the interior and exterior surfaces of ductileiron and grayiron fittings used for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. Preferred powder coating frequently asked questions elk. Once the surface is covered, the piece is allowed to cool, which sets the coating into a solid form. For over 20 years, ccsi has engineered, designed, built and serviced its own fleet of coating equipment. Fundamentally, the composites aim at merging the beneficial properties. The epoxy powder melts onto the steel surface and fuses to the pipe, creating a hard barrier. Thework is aimed to evaluate corrosionerosion behavior of selected fbe coatings in different product waters under simulated water transmission line conditions to find applications in sections. High flow pipe coating equipment to spray fusion bonded epoxy powder fbe for pipe coating suitable for single, dual and three layer fbe coating. Scotchkote 4 fbec consists of a blend of epoxy resin and curing agent additives.
Oct 14, 20 for over 20 years, ccsi has engineered, designed, built and serviced its own fleet of coating equipment. Scotchkote coating 6233 helps protect even under the stress of changing temperatures and soil compaction. Emphasis is given to selfhealing coatings and smart coatings combining multiple. Fusion bonded powder coating for reinforcement bars lane coatings has been coating rebar with fusion bonded epoxy since 1979. Coating solutions fusionbonded epoxy, powder coating. Properties property value specific gravity powder 1. Fusion bonded epoxy coating, also known as fusionbond epoxy powder coating and. Fbe coating fusion bonded epoxy, fusion bonded epoxy powder coating is a onepart, thermosetting powder coating that provides optimum corrosion protection in all environments petrochemicals, gases, corrosive substances, saltwater, freshwater, wastewater, and more meet their match in fbe coating. The adobe acrobat pdf reader is required to view and read these documents. Improved technology new predictability of fbe pipeline. Scotchkote 6352 fbe aro coating durabond industries. Platinum phase genesis series fusion bonded epoxy designed as anticorrosion coatings for the protection of steel surface. The charged powder particles uniformly enclose around the rebars and melt. Scotchkote powder coatings engineered for optimum corrosion protection of.
Jul 18, 2019 fusion bonded powder coating for reinforcement bars lane coatings has been coating rebar with fusion bonded epoxy since 1979. The powder when comes in contact with the hot bar, it melts, gets and cures to a well adhered, continuous corrosion resistant coating. High temperature internal fusion bonded epoxy powder coating. Preferred powder coating 10846 170th avenue nw elk river, mn 55330. Role of adhesion and wetting properties of fusion bonded epoxy fbe coating in corrosion control of rebars used in bridge decks, varughese, k. Fusion bonded epoxy fbe application by ccsi youtube. Large surface areas or parts with complex recesses can be coated without overspray or laminations. Fusion bonded epoxy coating, also known as fusion bond epoxy powder coating and commonly referred to as fbe coating, is an epoxy based 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. The epoxy resin composition includes a homogenous blend of a polyglycidyl ether of a polyhydric. 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. Epoxy provide maximum flow efficiency in gas pipelines. Fusion bonded epoxy fbe is a thermosetting powder applied anticorrosion coating that provides excellent protection for small to large diameter pipelines at up to moderate operating temperatures.
Powders are available in a wide range of chemical types, coating properties and colors. Fusion bonded epoxy coating, also known as fusion bond epoxy powder coating and commonly referred to as fbe coating, is one of thermosetting epoxy based powder coating that is widely used to protect steel pipe used in pipeline construction, concrete reinforcing bars rebar and on a wide variety of piping connections, valves etc. The most effective method of application is by submerging the preheated part in a fluidized bed for a specific period of time to achieve. Worlds first integrated 100 kv epoxy powder spray gun specially designed for new generation of fusion bonded epoxy powder fbe coating for pipe line industry. Fusion bonded epoxy powders, liquid epoxy, and repairs on. Pdf corrosion of oil and gas pipelines significantly reduces the. Once in contact with the hot pipe, the powder melts, flows and cures, forming a coating with excellent adhesion and resistance to cathodic disbondment. Jan 29, 2020 the protective fusion bonded epoxy piling coating is applied by electrostatic spraying. Fusion bonded epoxy coating materials must be applied to a steel surface which has been heated to a precise temperature. Characterization of fbe powder and coating the moisture content was determined. Advanced nanocomposite coatings of fusion bonded epoxy. All scotchkote fusion bonded epoxy coating powders are made using the fusion blend. Mcwane ductiles zinc is applied and furnished in accordance with iso 81791. Fusion bonded epoxy coating 6233 3m scotchkote fusion bonded epoxy coating 6233 is a fusion bonded epoxy powder coating utilizing special adhesion promoting agents to enhance cathodic disbondment resistance.
For nearly 50 years fusion bonded epoxy has been used for a wide variety of corrosion applications. Scotchkote fusionbonded epoxy coating 4 is a one part, heat curable epoxy coating that can be custom applied to protect pipelines external and internal and a variety of infrastructure components from corrosion. Interpon 100 epoxy based powder coating that exhibits excellent corrosion protection and chemical resistance when applied over a properly prepared metal substrate. Fusion bonded epoxy coating lane industrial powder coatings.
Performance evaluation of some fusion bonded epoxy coatings under water transmission line conditions article pdf available in progress in organic coatings 624. Fusion bonded epoxy powder coating fbe coating supplier. Fusion bonded epoxy a field proven fail safe coating system by richard norsworthy tepsco, l. Powder properties allow easy manual or automatic application by. In the coating nomenclature, fusion bonded epoxy coatings are classified as protective coatings. It is based on specially selected epoxy resins and hardeners formulated in order to meet the specifications related to the protection of underground steel pipelines. The fusion bonded powder coating is cured before visible oxidation occurs. Scotchkote 6352hf also enhances the performance of the first layer of corrosion coating. With a wide range of products to address the specific. Hence, fusionbonded epoxy fbe coatings or a combination of. Resicoat r4es typically offers full corrosion protection of valves and fittings with excellent adhesion, excellent resistance to. Mcwane ductile offers a few bonded coatings, and for the latest offerings, contact your local mcwane ductile sales representative. Investigation of fusion bonded epoxy fbe, as a protective. Since the coating has no cathodic protection if the coating is damaged at cut ends or scratched during handling, corrosion can start and progress unimpeded along the steel under the fbec as if no protection exists.
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