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Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE)
Operating Conditions

FBE is a powder coating suitable for application to water, oil and gas pipelines of all diameters. Used for service temperatures up to 100°C in dry conditions and a maximum of 80°C when wet. Consult Wasco Coatings for guidance on use. FBE has been used successfully as a stand alone pipe coating system for over 30 years. FBE is also the primary layer in many other coating systems such as 3 layer polyethylene and 3 layer polypropylene systems.
Application and Standards

FBE is applied by electrostatic spray to the heated pipe. Wasco Coatings applies FBE in accordance with recognized international standards such as CSA Z245.20. NACE RP0394 and customer specifications. Where required Wasco Coatings can provide details of in house specifications for this product, or help develop a project- specific coating specification.
Typical Properties

Description Reference Standard Typical Value
Cathodic Disbondment CSA-Z245.20-02 (12.8)
24 hours,3.5V, 65°C
28days, 1.5V, 20°C
1.5 to 2.5
2.5 to 3.5
Adhesion CSA-Z245.20-02 (12.14)
75°C, 24 hours
Rating 1 or 2
Impact resistance CSA-Z245.20-02 (12.12) >3.0 J
Hardness Shore D ASTM D2240-97 Average 90
Flexibility CSA-Z245.20-02 (12.11)
3°/PPD @-30°C
Pass
Minimum Pipe Diameter 4.5"
Maximum Pipe Diameter 60"
Minimum Pipe Length 9.0 m
Maximum Pipe Length 24.4 m
Minimum Operating Temperature -40°C
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
*Typical values are quoted but may vary as a result of surface treatments and materials used.
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