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    Pipeline Coatings

    Polyurea and Polyurethane Technology for Safer Pipelines

    WHAT ARE PIPELINE COATINGS?

    Pipeline coatings use advanced materials technology like polyurea and polyurethane to repair pipelines and protect them from weathering and corrosion. They can be applied to external surfaces to insulate pipeline materials from environmental risks like groundwater or UV radiation, or internal surfaces to prevent direct contact with potentially corrosive transport fluids. Quick and easy to apply by trained applicators, they can efficiently coat localized damage for convenient repair or be applied to large lengths of pipeline for lasting system protection. So for any pipeline, pipeline coatings offer a safe, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for protecting sensitive and essential pipeline infrastructure.

    Why use pipeline coatings

    WHY USE PIPELINE COATINGS?

    Pipelines are some of the most critical industrial, commercial, and municipal infrastructure for maintaining modern societies. They’re responsible for fuel production and transportation, public water services and water rehabilitation, and chemical processing and manufacturing. So it’s thanks to pipelines that we can reliably fill up our cars, take a drink from the tap, and have all of our consumer goods readily available. But their vast construction and harsh operating environments create many opportunities for damage or degradation that can require frequent and expensive repairs or replacement. And even more importantly, pipeline failures can pose potentially catastrophic human and environmental health and safety risks that make their robust construction and regular maintenance of the utmost importance.

    Longevity & Durability:  Pipeline coatings are composed of durable materials like polyurea and polyurethane that possess robust physical properties capable of protecting pipeline material from weathering and corrosion.

    Corrosion Prevention: The primary threat to pipelines is corrosion, which can lead to expensive and even dangerous structural damage that can cause lasting inoperation. Pipeline coatings separate the environment and transport fluids from pipeline materials to prevent corrosion and material failure.

    Environmental Protection: Pipeline coatings help prevent pipeline failures that can be devastating to local communities and ecosystems. At the same time, they don’t pose any risk themselves, as pipeline coatings made from technologies like polyurea are 100% solids, solvent-free, and VOC-free.

    Operational Efficiency: Pipeline coatings applied to interior surfaces provide a watertight barrier that separates transport fluids from pipeline materials to prevent corrosion. They can also experience lower friction between transported substances and pipeline materials, which facilitates a smoother flow that faces less resistance.

    Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Safety is the number one priority for all pipeline operations. Pipeline coatings provide a reliable means of ensuring that pipelines function safely and comply with all health and safety regulations. They can help mitigate the risk of spills and accidents and provide quick and effective repair, making them a reliable solution widely employed across industries.

    polyurea & polyurethane pipeline coatings

    Polyurea and polyurethane technologies offer the most robust coatings solutions for pipeline systems. Their chemical structures afford them with a unique combination of durability and flexibility, resisting everything from chemical corrosion to extreme temperature fluctuations. They’re also quick to apply, and have an exceptional environmental profile as they’re made of 100% solids, and without any solvents or VOCs.

    Unmatched Durability: Polyurea and polyurethane are renowned for their superior abrasion and corrosion resistance compared to traditional alternatives like epoxy. They can withstand harsh environmental conditions including extreme temperatures and acute or chronic chemical exposures that make them ideal for industrial pipeline applications.

    Rapid Cure Time: Polyurea coatings are highly valued for their rapid cure times, which are invaluable for projects prioritizing a fast turnaround. Choosing polyurea or polyurethane means a faster resumption of operations to minimize downtime and reduce the costs of halted productivity.

    High Flexibility: Unlike more rigid alternatives, polyurea offers exceptional flexibility and elongation that makes it highly effective at absorbing impacts and resisting cracking. This is especially for pipelines experiencing extreme temperature ranges or underground movement.

    Chemical Resistance: Polyurea and polyurethane exhibit excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals. They protect pipelines from chemical corrosion that can lead to degradation and failure. Especially for pipelines transporting hazardous waste, raw materials, or industrial chemicals, improved chemical resistance can make the difference between catastrophe and another day at the job.

    Versatility: The ability to adhere to most substrate materials, including metals, concrete, and plastics, allows polyurea and polyurethane technology to be used in diverse pipeline applications, regardless of the pipeline material or transported fluids.

    FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS​​

    Polyurea is an excellent material for pipeline coatings. It boasts robust and highly flexible physical properties that make it perfect for protecting pipelines from their varied but always demanding operating environments. Polyurea is also easy to apply and more cost-effective than many alternatives, which is important for often enormous pipeline networks.

    Pipeline coatings can be used for both new construction or existing pipelines. They’re an effective technology for coating a new pipeline to maximize its potential lifetime, or to repair old pipelines in need of repair but don’t yet warrant replacement. Any pipeline can benefit from pipeline coatings.

    Pipeline coatings are engineered for long-term performance, and can last up to several decades. They’re made of durable polymer materials like polyurea and polyurethane, which have robust physical properties that can shield from different physical and chemical risk factors.

    WHY LEARN MORE ABOUT
    ARMORTHANE'S PIPELINE COATINGS

    Upgrade your pipeline for improved safety with ArmorThane’s polyurea and polyurethane spray elastomer technology! With over 35 years as the industry’s one-stop-shop for all things polyurea and polyurethane, we have the skills and experience to help you navigate any project. And as full-service operators, we can provide more than just the best materials, but also the best in guidance, application, training, and more. Contact us today to learn more about polyurea and polyurethane pipeline coatings, and how ArmorThane can be your partner for safer pipelines.

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