FBE (Fusion Bond Epoxy) coating was developed for long-term external corrosion protection of pipelines. FBE consists of a fusion bond epoxy powder applied to a heated, abrasively cleaned pipe.
Product Features:
With a choice of several powder coatings, FBE can withstand operating temperatures from -40°C to 65°C (minimum thickness 0.30mm/11.8 mils)*
Intended for use as an external coating system for buried or submerged oil and gas pipelines
Offers excellent adhesion and cathodic disbondment resistance
Developed for moderate to high temperatures
Pipe Application Range
Minimum pipe diameter: 88.9mm (3 to 3.5 inches)
Maximum pipe diameter: 1524mm (60 inches)
Minimum pipe length: 5.5m (18 feet)
Maximum pipe length: 25m (82 feet)
FBE coated pipe in many applications
Oil Pipelines
Natural gas industry
Refineries
Sewage treatment facilities
Water treatment applications
Electric power plants
Food handling industry