What Is FBE Coated Pipe and How Does It Improve Corrosion Resistance
Corrosion is one of the main issues in any piping system. In oil, gas and water pipelines, rust is one of the greatest enemies of the pipes and hence the need to keep it off the pipes. Enter FBE Coated Pipe. FBE is short of Fusion Bonded Epoxy, which is a special coating on a steel pipe preventing it against corrosion. In our company (Steel India Company) we believe in providing our customers strength and safety. This blog tells what FBE coating is, how this coating works, and why it is used in many industries worldwide. What Is FBE Coated Pipe An FBE Coated Pipe is a steel pipe which is coated with a thin layer of epoxy powder. The application of the coating is by the heat. The pipe is washed and followed by heating in a special furnace. The epoxy powder is then applied by spraying once hot. The powder turns into liquid and bonds well to the surface of the pipe due to the heat. The process forms a smooth and hard protective layer. The coating becomes part and parcel of th...