Truly robust, waterproof, excellent pipe coatings?
Truly robust, waterproof, excellent pipe coatings?
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We have a lot of carbon steel pipe running through pipe bridges containing liquid NH3. We are constantly painting/repainting/repainting to maintain mechanical integrity and some of the areas require expensive scaffolding to get to.
Anyone have any experience with a coating other than primer/paint? I've read of polymer coatings that are applied almost like paint. Something that can handle expansion/contraction, sunlight, etc. I expect it to cost more the first time, but if it lasts....
Thanks,
Anyone have any experience with a coating other than primer/paint? I've read of polymer coatings that are applied almost like paint. Something that can handle expansion/contraction, sunlight, etc. I expect it to cost more the first time, but if it lasts....
Thanks,





RE: Truly robust, waterproof, excellent pipe coatings?
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RE: Truly robust, waterproof, excellent pipe coatings?
Steve Jones
Materials & Corrosion Engineer
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RE: Truly robust, waterproof, excellent pipe coatings?
1) Is something leaking onto the pipe ?
2) Are you near the ocean, brackish water, industrial smoke area?
3) Is the coatings failure at the "top" of horizontal runs, near flanges or valve stems ?
4) What temperature is the pipe and is it subject to thermal cycling ?
5) Is there coating failures under insulation ?
No one painting/coating system is best for all circumstances..
-MJC