Factory FBE coating, with 3LPE and 3LPP to project specification
Our published FBE selection covers nominal ½–10 in. steel pipe with 300 or 400 µm films. Contractors and distributors can order pipe, coating and prepared ends together. 3LPE, 3LPP and internal epoxy are separate project-coating requests, priced from the specified system and pipe schedule.
Order external protection, internal coating or both with the steel pipe. Each surface retains its specified coating product, cured thickness and acceptance requirements.
External FBE forms a bonded barrier on steel; multilayer systems add a polyethylene or polypropylene outer layer. For buried lines, soil, pipe temperature, backfill and the corrosion-control design determine the specified system. Installation protection is detailed below.
Internal liquid epoxy and FBE are available for specified orders. Gas-flow coating and a corrosion lining have different duties; the product, cured thickness and application method follow the conveyed fluid and exposure conditions.
| Order item | Supply basis |
|---|---|
| Product | Carbon steel pipe with external coating, internal epoxy or both |
| FBE catalog scope | Nominal pipe sizes and film options listed in the numeric table below |
| Multilayer options | 3LPE / 3PE and 3LPP / 3PP, quoted to the specified system and pipe dimensions |
| Pipe body | Specified grade, manufacturing route, actual OD and wall thickness |
| Coating thickness | FBE dry film or multilayer total thickness; minimums and tolerances stated separately |
| Internal epoxy | Liquid epoxy or FBE selected for the fluid, cure requirements and specified film thickness |
| Coating specification | Project coating standard, edition and material system; separate from the pipe-body standard |
| Pipe-end treatment | Plain or beveled weld ends with the required coating cutback and edge profile |
| Installation protection | Abrasion-resistant overlay where specified for handling or pull-through installation |
| Length | Catalog lengths below; cut lengths and length tolerance identified on the offer |
| Inspection scope | Surface preparation, film thickness, continuity and system-specific acceptance tests |
| Order records | Pipe material identity, coating batch references and agreed inspection results |
Our multilayer quotations identify the coating system alongside the steel grade, OD and wall. API 5L describes the line pipe; ISO 21809-1 addresses plant-applied three-layer PE and PP coatings.
The FBE selection lists catalog size, film thickness and length options. Each quote identifies the required combination with the pipe’s actual OD and wall.
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| Parameter | Catalog value | US unit / designation | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal pipe size | DN 15–250 | NPS ½–10 | FBE catalog |
| FBE film option | 300 µm | 11.81 mils | FBE film only |
| FBE film option | 400 µm | 15.75 mils | FBE film only |
| Listed length | 5.8 m | 19.03 ft | FBE catalog |
| Listed length | 6.0 m | 19.69 ft | FBE catalog |
| Listed length | 12.0 m | 39.37 ft | FBE catalog |
One mil is 0.001 in. (25.4 µm), not one millimeter. Film options are catalog values; the specified minimum and acceptance tolerance belong in the coating requirement. Converted feet and mils are rounded.
We coordinate pipe ends and coating termination with the weld and field-joint detail, including the specified cutback and overlap area.
The pipe ends, connections and coatings guide explains how joint geometry and coating coverage fit together.
Weld cutbacks leave the specified bare-steel area for joining and inspection. Length, edge taper and overlap follow the selected sleeve or field-applied joint coating.
An abrasion-resistant overlay protects the underlying corrosion coating during demanding handling or pull-through installation. We quote this additional layer when it is part of the installation specification. Its thickness and performance requirements remain separate from the primary FBE barrier.
Inspection covers steel preparation, cured coating and repairs against the specified system. The agreed reports follow those acceptance requirements.
A calibrated gauge checks cured thickness at the specified locations and minimum limits. Multilayer inspection identifies individual-layer requirements separately from total coating thickness.
Holiday testing checks coating continuity using the method and voltage specified for the coating material and thickness. Repaired areas receive the required repeat checks before release.
Cleaning and abrasive preparation establish the required surface condition and profile. Dust and preparation-to-coating timing are checked against the application procedure.
FBE powder is applied to heated steel and cured to the material procedure. Temperature and cure records belong to that specific powder system; a different formulation can require a different application window.
Adhesion, impact or cathodic-disbondment requirements are included where the coating specification calls for them. Qualification results and routine production inspection serve different purposes and are recorded accordingly.
The shipment record links the pipe identification to its material documents and coating batch. Agreed thickness, continuity and repair records allow the receiving team to reconcile the coated joints with the purchase order.
Timber dunnage and padded contact points separate coated surfaces from hard supports and restraints. Lifting and unloading arrangements must avoid dragging pipe over the coating or bearing directly on unprotected edges.
Bare cutbacks need temporary preservation compatible with later welding and field coating. End protection keeps transport debris out of internally coated pipe. Coating systems and order lines remain identifiable after protection is fitted.
The packing list records pipe size, coating system, pieces and lengths. Visible damage is checked against the agreed repair procedure before installation; coating repairs and exposed steel are distinguished from cosmetic handling marks.
We itemize pipe supply, the specified coating work and packing in the quotation. Production timing covers material preparation and coating; ocean transit is a separate part of the delivery plan. Freight scope follows the named delivery term and destination.
Cold bending needs a procedure covering the steel and coating at the required temperature and radius. The specified inspection follows bending; the coating system must be suitable for that operation.
Yes. Separate order lines retain each pipe specification and coating system. We price the production batches separately, then plan packing so the two finishes and their documents remain distinguishable at receiving.
A named product is reviewed as part of the coating purchase. The offer identifies the proposed material; any alternative is listed separately for approval. Similar color or the same generic resin name does not establish equivalence.
Pipe size, wall, coating material and the production batch determine the quotation. Mixed sizes or systems can create separate setup quantities. We state the quantity basis for each line and distinguish pipe weight from finished coated weight when weight-based pricing is used.
Suitability requires the specific coating product and finished system to meet the project’s potable-water requirements. Where NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certification is required, its listing and use conditions must cover the proposed product. The word “epoxy” alone does not establish that approval.
Yes, where required by the corrosion-control design. Coating and cathodic protection have complementary roles in a buried steel pipeline. Coated-pipe supply does not include the design or installation of the site’s cathodic-protection system unless separately contracted.
Attach your pipe schedule and coating specification with a short note, or enter the pipe grade, OD, wall, length and quantity. Add the coating system, required thickness, cutback and destination if known. We return a line-item offer covering the pipe, coating work, price basis and production timing.