PIPELINE COATING OPPORTUNITIES

Pipelines can be every bit the modern marvel as some of our more conspicuous infrastructure such as bridges, whose value to us is apparent at first sight. Unfortunately pipelines don’t share the same level of visibility and are, as they say, out of sight, out of mind, leaving most of us none the wiser about how much of our lives are enabled by extensive pipeline networks. And just as their value is unknown to most people, so too are the difficulties associated with their maintenance and repair. Let’s keep it simple and put it in terms we can all empathize with: have you ever struggled to fix the plumbing in your home? Nothing more than a few pipes and fittings – should be easy, right? If you’re not a plumber, then we’re sure your answer is the same as our own. Even relatively simple indoor plumbing, almost entirely isolated from the elements and passing mostly harmless substances, struggles with pipe deterioration. Now imagine miles not inches, not PVC but steel, and transporting hazardous substances like oil instead of safe drinking water. This is the reality for many industrial businesses and public works that rely on pipelines to provide us with basic necessities and creature comforts. Protection over these staggering lengths and under such extreme conditions requires innovative technologies to ensure their safe and lasting operation. Chief among them are pipeline coatings like ArmorThane’s polyurea and polyurethane, which are widely employed along with other types of protective coatings to toughen pipelines inside and out. From this technology stems countless opportunities to improve in-house operations or service relevant industries with advanced pipeline protection, and ArmorThane is here to help you make the most of these opportunities.