It doesn't matter what kind of pipe you're working with, proper surface preparation is one of the most important factors in saving pipelines from the…
Surface Preparation and Application Standards for High-Temperature Coatings
Topics: Pipeline coatings, high-temperature, pipeline tape, SSPC, NACE
Protect Against Pipeline Corrosion in High-Temperature Environments
High-temperature corrosion protection coatings are developed to meet the harsh environmental conditions common to pipelines and the demanding requirements…
Topics: Pipeline coatings, high-temperature, pipeline tape
Understanding the Impact of Tape Failure on Pipeline Service Life
This Summer, the Chase Pipeline team was asked to come out and assist in recoating a non-potable water pipeline in Eastern Saudi Arabia. The pipe was…
Topics: Pipeline coatings, Tapecoat, Tape Failure, Service Life
What to Consider When Backfilling a Natural Gas Pipeline
Proper backfilling is critical when burying natural gas pipelines. First, however, is the preparation of the pipe. Once it’s coated and the segments are…
Topics: Pipeline coatings, Bitumen pipeline coatings, Pipe Protection, Rock Shield
From cooking and heating to electricity production to industrial manufacturing, natural gas plays a vital role in infrastructure. With such dependence on…
Topics: Pipeline coatings, Corrosion protection, Ancillary protection, Natural Gas
What is a Manufacturer’s Qualified Application Procedure?
Applicators and contractors working in the water, oil, and natural gas industries rely upon the Manufacturer's Qualified Application Procedures (MQAP) for…
Topics: Pipeline coatings, Manufacturer's Qualified Application Procedures
Pipeline Coatings Made to Resist High Levels of Soil Stress
Aggressive soil conditions for buried pipelines can be an unforgiving environment for field-applied corrosion coatings. Soil stress along with pipe…
Topics: Pipeline coatings, Pipe Protection, Cold applied tapes, Tapecoat M50, Mesh back tape
How to Use Profiling Putty with Heat Shrink Sleeves
Profiling putty has long been a standard tool in the protection of pipe flanges and push fit joints prior to overwrapping with tapes; however, its use…
Topics: Pipeline coatings, Profiling Putty, Heat Shrink Sleeves, Pipe Protection
Rust, or specifically, corrosion, is a major problem in industrialized countries. A report by NACE International estimates it costs the US economy $276…
Topics: Pipeline coatings, Corrosion protection, Anti-corrosion tape
Topics: Pipeline coatings, Flange coating