What is FBE coated pipe?
Share Back. Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) is a thermosetting powder applied anti-corrosion coating that provides excellent protection for small to large diameter pipelines at up to moderate operating temperatures.
What is aliphatic epoxy?
Aliphatic glycidyl epoxy resins of low molar mass (mono-, bi- or polyfunctional) are formed by the reaction of epichlorohydrin with aliphatic alcohols or polyols (glycidyl ethers are formed) or with aliphatic carboxylic acids (glycidyl esters are formed).
What is the purpose of epoxy coating?
From protecting pipelines to sealing warehouse floors, an epoxy surface coating protects surfaces strengthens materials, and protects them from corrosion and decay, making epoxy one of the most widely used industrial finishes.
What is 3-layer coating?
3-Layer Polyethylene (3LPE) is a multilayer coating composed of three functional components: A high performance Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) primer, followed by a copolymer adhesive and an outer layer of polyethylene which provides tough, durable protection.
What is HTLP 80?
The HTLP80 system is a wrap-around heat-shrinkable sleeve which replicates the structure and performance of mill-applied three-layer PE coatings. HTLP80 also has excellent compatibility and has been extensively used on many other mill-applied coatings (see below).
Is epoxy inert?
While most of our epoxy resin does not have FDA approval certifying direct contact with food, once the epoxy is cured it becomes an inert plastic.
What is hardener in epoxy?
Epoxy resin systems consist of two parts, an “A” and a “B” side. The B side, also known as the “hardener”, is the epoxy curing agent; the curing agent is responsible for reacting with the epoxy groups contained in the epoxy resin A side. Reaction of curing agents with epoxy resins results in hard, thermoset materials.
What are the benefits of fusion bonded epoxy coating?
An effective coating solution has the right collection of qualities to provide sustained protection. Fusion bonded epoxy is one such coating solution. The benefits of FBE coating include: Chemical and water resistance mean FBE coating can be used in a variety of environments – including soil and sour crude
What is 3m scotchkote fusion bonded epoxy?
3M Scotchkote Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating 134 is a one-part, heat curable, thermosetting epoxy coating designed for corrosion protection of metal. The epoxy is applied to preheated steel as a dry powder which melts and cures to a uniform coating thickness when properly applied.
What is IPC fusion bonded epoxy?
IPC Fusion Bonded Epoxy is a powder coating that turns to liquid when applied on pre-heated parts. Once cured, an extremely tough uniform protective layer is created, providing resistance to harsh environments seen in waste waster, corrosive soil, hydrocarbons, harsh chemicals and sea water.
How to check the quality of the epoxy coating?
Curing of the epoxy layer is usually assessed by MEK rub test (a solvent resistance rub test) for a quick online evaluation and confirmed by DSC (differential scanning colorimeter) evaluation of the glass transition temperature. Longer term tests are also be carried out periodically to assure that the system is performing optimally.