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 bond epoxy coating, also known as powder coating or FBE coating, is an epoxy-based powder coating widely used to protect steel pipe used in pipeline construction, piping connections and valves from corrosion. They come under the category of 'protective coatings' in paints and coating nomenclature.
How thick is FBE coating?
Single layer coating (FBE) 12-50 mils (305 µm-1270 µm); typical nominal thickness is 16 mils (406 µm). Dual layer coating (FBE and ARO) 12-20 mils (305 µm-508 µm) of FBE and 15-40 mils (381 µm-1016 µm) of ARO; typical, nominal thickness of the system is 30 mils (762 µm).
What is FBE in pipeline?
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.Feb 3, 2021
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.
How do you make a fusion bond?
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How do you apply fusion bonded epoxy?
- 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.