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Fusion bonded epoxy coating steel pipe

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Fusion bonded epoxy coating steel pipe


I. Introduction of FBE Coated Steel Pipe


i. Introduction

FBE-coated steel pipes refer to fusion-bonded epoxy-coated steel pipes. It is a thermosetting resin used as an outer layer for pipes. It is applied in powder form to the surface of heated pipes, with a coating thickness of 400-600 microns.

Once the FBE coating adheres to the pipe surface, the FBE film forms an extremely hard surface with strong adhesion to the pipe surface.


ii. Key performance parameters

Performance Indicators Table

Performance IndicatorTest StandardTypical Value
Coating ThicknessASTM D7091250-500μm
AdhesionASTM D6677≥15MPa (Pull-off method)
Cathodic Disbonding ResistanceISO 15711≤8mm (28 days/1.5V)
Salt Spray ResistanceASTM B117No substrate corrosion after 1000h
Volume ResistivityASTM D257≥1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm



iii. Production Process Flow Chart for Epoxy Coated Pipe

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Key points of process control

Process Parameters and Failure Risks Table

Process StepParameterFailure Risk
Surface Rust RemovalAnchor pattern depth < 50μmInadequate coating adhesion
Preheating Temperature> 260℃Powder charring, reduced flowability
Curing Time< 15min (at 200℃)Incomplete curing, poor corrosion resistance
Pinhole Detection VoltageBelow standard value of 1500VSmall defects undetected


iv. Application areas of plastic-coated carbon steel pipe

Coating Requirements by Application Table

FieldMedium TypeCoating Requirement
Municipal Water SupplyPotable WaterNSF/ANSI 61 Certification
Petroleum and Natural GasCrude Oil/Natural GasAnti-H₂S Thick Film Coating (≥400μm)
Chemical PipelineAcid/Alkali SolutionsGlass Flake Reinforced
Mining ConveyanceOre SlurryWear-resistant Modified Epoxy



v. Comparison with 3LPE coated seamless steel pipes

Comparison of FBE and 3LPE Coatings

CharacteristicFBE Coating3LPE Coating
Thickness0.3-0.5mm1.8-3.5mm
AdhesionChemical bonding (≥15MPa)Mechanical bonding (5-8MPa)
Resistance to Soil StressExcellent (Elongation > 5%)Poor (Prone to disbonding)
Repair ConvenienceOn-site repairableRequires specialized equipment
Temperature Range-30℃ to 100℃-50℃ to 80℃
Cost$0.8-1.2/m²$2.5-4.0/m²


II. Advantages of fused epoxy powder coated steel pipe


i. Adapt to buried and humid environment, and can withstand high temperature and extremely low temperature.

ii. Strong anti-interference ability. If the coated steel pipe is used as a cable sheath, it can effectively shield external signal interference.

iii. Good pressure resistance, the maximum pressure can reach 6Mpa.

iv. Good insulation performance, as a protective tube for wires, there will never be leakage.

v. No burrs, smooth pipe wall, suitable for passing wires or cables during construction.


III. Steel pipe FBE coating thickness



DN (mm)

Epoxy Powder (μm)

Adhesive Layer (μm)

Min. Thickness on The Coating (mm)

Common Level (G)

Strengthen Level (S)

DN ≤ 100

≥120

≥170

1.8

2.5

100 < DN ≤250

2.0

2.7

250 < DN < 500

2.2

2.9

500 ≤DN < 800

2.5

3.2

DN ≥ 800

3.0

3.7


IV. Specification and parameter table for fusion-bonded epoxy coated steel pipes


The following is a specification and dimension table for fusion-bonded epoxy-coated steel pipes, compiled in accordance with GB/T 39636-2020 “Technical Specifications for Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Powder External Coatings on Steel Pipes”:

Specifications for FBE Coated Steel Pipes

Specification ParameterDescription
Pipe Outer Diameter RangeDN15~DN2200
Coating ThicknessSingle-layer: Ordinary grade ≥300μm, Enhanced grade ≥400μm
Temperature Range-30℃~100℃ (Single-layer), -30℃~80℃ (Double-layer)
Coating TypeSingle-layer fusion-bonded epoxy powder coating, Double-layer fusion-bonded epoxy powder coating
Test Piece Size200mm×100mm×6mm (Laboratory coated test piece)
Marking Position400mm from the pipe end on the outer wall, indicating material, specification, corrosion protection number, standard, coating type and grade, production date, etc.


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