- The surface of the pipe is cleaned and exposed to heat.
- Epoxy powder is applied onto the surface of the pipe electrostatically.
- The FBE powder undergoes melting onto the pipe surface and dries quickly in controlled and uniformed thickness.
What is meant by fusion bonded 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. FBE coatings are thermoset polymers by nature. In the coating nomenclature, fusion bonded epoxy coatings are classified as protective coatings.24 Sept 2019
What is FBE coating on pipe?
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.3 Feb 2021
How does fusion bond epoxy?
Fusion bond epoxy is an environmentally-safe thermosetting coating that is sprayed onto the pipe surface after it has been cleaned and heated to over 450ºF. The epoxy powder melts onto the steel surface and fuses to the pipe, creating a hard barrier.
What does FBE coating stand for?
Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating 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.3 Feb 2021
How thick is FBE coating?
Single layer coating (FBE) 12-50 mils (305 µm-1270 µm); typical nominal thickness is 16 mils (406 µm).
How is FBE coating applied?
During the FBE process: the pipe surface is cleaned and heated. epoxy powder is electrostatically applied onto the pipe. the powder melts onto the pipe and quickly dries into a uniform and controlled thickness.
What is internal FBE coating?
An internal FBE coating is used to protect the inner surfaces of steel pipes from the influence of corrosion and light mechanical impacts and it provides excellent resistance to cathodic disbondment. The internal Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) system is based on an epoxy powder spray system, mounted on a lance.
How to repair FBE coating?
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How is fusion bonded epoxy applied?
During the fusion bond epoxy process, the following occurs: The surface of the pipe is cleaned and exposed to heat. Epoxy powder is applied onto the surface of the pipe electrostatically. The FBE powder undergoes melting onto the pipe surface and dries quickly in controlled and uniformed thickness.24 Sept 2019
What is 3M Scotchkote used for?
3M™ Scotchkote™ Electrical Coating FD is intended for use as an outer seal on PVC tape applications which are subjected to excessive amounts of oil. It is designed to improve the weather resistance of the taped joint or splice. It is suitable for direct burial, direct water immersion or above ground applications.