FBE STEEL PIPE
FBE STEEL PIPE
Outside Diameter：Φ60mm – 3000mm (2″ – 118″)
Wall Thickness：5.0 – 40mm (0.2″ – 1.6″)
Quality Standards：ISO 21809-2, CAN/CSA Z245.20, AWWA C210, NACE RP0394
Length：6 – 18m (20″ – 60″)
Substrate Pipe：LSAW/SSAW/ERW Steel Pipe (API 5L, ASTM A53/A106, etc.)
description
FBE Steel Pipe is a corrosion-protected pipe with a thermosetting polymer layer applied through electrostatic spraying and high-temperature curing (typically 200-250°C). The coating forms a chemically bonded, impermeable barrier with excellent adhesion, impact resistance, and cathodic disbondment resistance. Widely used in oil/gas transmission, water pipelines, and chemical industries, FBE coating extends service life to over 30 years under harsh environments (e.g., soil, seawater).
Product Name: FBE Pipe, Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Pipe, Single-Layer FBE Pipe,Epoxy Coated Steel Pipe.
Specifications:
Outer Diameter: 60mm – 3000mm
Wall Thickness: 5mm – 40mm
Coating Color: Green, Beige, or Custom
Temperature Resistance: -40°C to 100°C
Standard and Steel Grade
Substrate Standards:
API 5L: Gr.B, X42-X80 (PSL1/PSL2)
ASTM A53: Gr.A, Gr.B
ASTM A106: Gr.A, Gr.B, Gr.C
AWWA C200/C210: For water transmission
Coating Standards:
ISO 21809-2 (Petroleum/Gas Industries)
CAN/CSA Z245.20 (Canadian Standard)
NACE RP0394 (Application & Testing)
Ends:
Coated Plain Ends: Standard
Bevelled Ends: For welding (field joint coating required)
Flange-Ready: Pre-coated with flange connection area reserved
Surface Treatment:
Base Preparation: Abrasive blast cleaning (Sa 2.5, ISO 8501)
Primer: Optional chromate-free epoxy primer for enhanced adhesion
Topcoat: Single-layer FBE (Standard), Dual-layer FBE (High-Temp/Abrosion Resistance)
Specification
| Category | Parameter | FBE Steel Pipe | 3PE Steel Pipe | 3PP Steel Pipe |
| Basic Specs | OD (mm/in) | 60-3000 (2″-118″) | 60-3000 (2″-118″) | 60-3000 (2″-118″) |
| Wall Thickness (mm) | 5.0-40 | 6.0-45 | 6.0-45 | |
| Length (m/ft) | 6-18 (20′-60′) | 6-18 (20′-60′) | 6-18 (20′-60′) | |
| Coating Color | Green/Beige/Custom | Black (Std) | Yellow/Custom | |
| Temp. Range (°C) | -40~100 (150°C DL*) | -40~80 | -40~140 | |
| Coating Structure | Base Layer | FBE Primer | FBE Primer | FBE Primer |
| Intermediate Layer | N/A | Copolymer Adhesive | Copolymer Adhesive | |
| Top Layer | N/A | Polyethylene (2-4mm) | Polypropylene (2-4mm) | |
| Certifications | Intl. Standards | ISO 21809-2 CSA Z245.20 | ISO 21809-1 DIN 30670 | ISO 21809-3 GB/T 23257 |
| Special Certs | NSF/61 (Potable Water) | – | – | |
| Performance | Cathodic Compatibility | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Abrasion Resistance | Moderate | Good | Superior | |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | Moderate | Superior | |
| Packaging | End Protectors | Beveled/Plain End Caps | Same as FBE | Same as FBE |
| Interlayer Padding | Specialty Spacers | Reinforced Spacers | Reinforced Spacers | |
| Max. Stack Height | 3.5m | 3.0m | 3.0m | |
| Commercial Terms | Delivery Time | 30-60 days | 45-75 days | 45-75 days |
| Payment Terms | 30% Deposit 70% Pre-ship | Same as FBE | Same as FBE | |
| 20’GP Container Loading | 28 MT | 25 MT | 25 MT |
production process
application
FBE steel pipe is widely used in key industries requiring stable performance:
Oil and gas transportation: FBE coated steel pipe is widely used in onshore and submarine oil and gas trunk lines to effectively cope with high saline soil, permafrost and other harsh environmental corrosion problems; resist H₂S/CO₂ corrosion in sour oil and gas field gathering pipeline network, and ensure the safe operation of shale gas high-pressure water injection system, typical example is the Alaskan oil pipeline polar service project.
Water conservancy and municipal engineering: as the core material of drinking water trunk pipe, food-grade FBE coating ensures water safety (NSF/61 certification), eliminating the risk of heavy metal precipitation; at the same time, it is used in highly corrosive municipal wastewater pressure pipe and seawater desalination plant discharge pipe, which can withstand the fluctuation of pH value and high chlorine ions, which is adopted in Singapore’s deep tunnel wastewater treatment system.
Industrial piping systems: used in the power industry for thermal power plant desulfurization flue pipe, resistance to 180 ℃ high temperature wet SO₂ corrosion; mining industry as tailings slurry conveying pipe, to withstand the wear and tear of high solids content slurry; chemical and paper industry to transport strong acid and alkali media, such as 40% concentration of sulfuric acid and 140 ℃ paper black liquor, to protect the integrity of the pipeline in extreme chemical environments.
New energy and marine engineering: serving in geothermal wells for high-temperature geothermal water transportation (150 ℃ working conditions), offshore wind power pile pipe anti-corrosion and tidal power station pressure piping, to meet the long-lasting protection of the marine salt spray environment; in the non-excavation project to become the preferred choice of directional drilling traversing pipeline, and its flexibility can withstand a bending radius of 40 times the diameter of the pipe without cracking.
Special infrastructure: used for anti-freezing pile pipes in polar ports (-50℃ low temperature environment), cooling water pipes in the radiation area of nuclear power plants and ultra-low temperature pipelines in LNG receiving stations; emerging hydrogen energy transmission field shows anti-hydrogen embrittlement characteristics, supporting the construction of energy transition infrastructure.
advantages
Excellent anti-corrosion protection
The FBE coating is chemically bonded to the steel pipe matrix, forming a continuous and dense barrier that effectively isolates it from moisture, chemical media and soil electrolytes, providing long-lasting corrosion protection.
Excellent environmental adaptability
The coating maintains stable protective performance in environments ranging from frozen soil to high temperature geothermal environments, and from deep-sea salt spray to industrial acidic and alkaline media, meeting the demands of complex working conditions around the world.
Excellent Physical Properties
The coating exhibits excellent adhesion and impact resistance, capable of withstanding mechanical stress during transportation and installation; its unique flexibility allows it to adapt to pipe bending construction, thereby minimizing the risk of cracking.
Convenient Construction Advantages
On-site repair processes are simple and efficient, with excellent compatibility with the pipe body coating, significantly reducing project timelines; supports special construction methods such as trenchless directional drilling.
Comprehensive Safety Compliance
Food-grade certification ensures drinking water safety, solvent-free formulations comply with stringent environmental standards, and the coating has obtained certification from major international corrosion protection systems.
Significant economic value
Low lifecycle maintenance costs significantly extend pipeline service life; 100% recyclable steel substrate aligns with sustainable development principles.
packing
Package Protection:
Steel pipe ends are equipped with customized protection (bevel end and flat end difference design), and cushioning material is laid between pipe bodies to prevent coating friction.
Transportation fixation:
Special bracket to fix the pipe body, suitable for container transportation, bulk carrier transportation and special ships, optimized loading scheme for different pipe diameters.
Environmental control:
Transportation process to take measures to prevent rain and moisture, storage links to implement anti-ultraviolet coverage and environmental monitoring.
Intrinsic objective:
Protect the integrity of the coating and prevent pipe deformation to the maximum extent possible through standardized operating procedures.
| Category | Parameter | FBE Steel Pipe | 3PE Steel Pipe | 3PP Steel Pipe |
| Basic Specs | OD (mm/in) | 60-3000 (2″-118″) | 60-3000 (2″-118″) | 60-3000 (2″-118″) |
| Wall Thickness (mm) | 5.0-40 | 6.0-45 | 6.0-45 | |
| Length (m/ft) | 6-18 (20′-60′) | 6-18 (20′-60′) | 6-18 (20′-60′) | |
| Coating Color | Green/Beige/Custom | Black (Std) | Yellow/Custom | |
| Temp. Range (°C) | -40~100 (150°C DL*) | -40~80 | -40~140 | |
| Coating Structure | Base Layer | FBE Primer | FBE Primer | FBE Primer |
| Intermediate Layer | N/A | Copolymer Adhesive | Copolymer Adhesive | |
| Top Layer | N/A | Polyethylene (2-4mm) | Polypropylene (2-4mm) | |
| Certifications | Intl. Standards | ISO 21809-2 CSA Z245.20 | ISO 21809-1 DIN 30670 | ISO 21809-3 GB/T 23257 |
| Special Certs | NSF/61 (Potable Water) | – | – | |
| Performance | Cathodic Compatibility | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Abrasion Resistance | Moderate | Good | Superior | |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | Moderate | Superior | |
| Packaging | End Protectors | Beveled/Plain End Caps | Same as FBE | Same as FBE |
| Interlayer Padding | Specialty Spacers | Reinforced Spacers | Reinforced Spacers | |
| Max. Stack Height | 3.5m | 3.0m | 3.0m | |
| Commercial Terms | Delivery Time | 30-60 days | 45-75 days | 45-75 days |
| Payment Terms | 30% Deposit 70% Pre-ship | Same as FBE | Same as FBE | |
| 20’GP Container Loading | 28 MT | 25 MT | 25 MT |
FBE steel pipe is widely used in key industries requiring stable performance:
Oil and gas transportation: FBE coated steel pipe is widely used in onshore and submarine oil and gas trunk lines to effectively cope with high saline soil, permafrost and other harsh environmental corrosion problems; resist H₂S/CO₂ corrosion in sour oil and gas field gathering pipeline network, and ensure the safe operation of shale gas high-pressure water injection system, typical example is the Alaskan oil pipeline polar service project.
Water conservancy and municipal engineering: as the core material of drinking water trunk pipe, food-grade FBE coating ensures water safety (NSF/61 certification), eliminating the risk of heavy metal precipitation; at the same time, it is used in highly corrosive municipal wastewater pressure pipe and seawater desalination plant discharge pipe, which can withstand the fluctuation of pH value and high chlorine ions, which is adopted in Singapore’s deep tunnel wastewater treatment system.
Industrial piping systems: used in the power industry for thermal power plant desulfurization flue pipe, resistance to 180 ℃ high temperature wet SO₂ corrosion; mining industry as tailings slurry conveying pipe, to withstand the wear and tear of high solids content slurry; chemical and paper industry to transport strong acid and alkali media, such as 40% concentration of sulfuric acid and 140 ℃ paper black liquor, to protect the integrity of the pipeline in extreme chemical environments.
New energy and marine engineering: serving in geothermal wells for high-temperature geothermal water transportation (150 ℃ working conditions), offshore wind power pile pipe anti-corrosion and tidal power station pressure piping, to meet the long-lasting protection of the marine salt spray environment; in the non-excavation project to become the preferred choice of directional drilling traversing pipeline, and its flexibility can withstand a bending radius of 40 times the diameter of the pipe without cracking.
Special infrastructure: used for anti-freezing pile pipes in polar ports (-50℃ low temperature environment), cooling water pipes in the radiation area of nuclear power plants and ultra-low temperature pipelines in LNG receiving stations; emerging hydrogen energy transmission field shows anti-hydrogen embrittlement characteristics, supporting the construction of energy transition infrastructure.
Excellent anti-corrosion protection
The FBE coating is chemically bonded to the steel pipe matrix, forming a continuous and dense barrier that effectively isolates it from moisture, chemical media and soil electrolytes, providing long-lasting corrosion protection.
Excellent environmental adaptability
The coating maintains stable protective performance in environments ranging from frozen soil to high temperature geothermal environments, and from deep-sea salt spray to industrial acidic and alkaline media, meeting the demands of complex working conditions around the world.
Excellent Physical Properties
The coating exhibits excellent adhesion and impact resistance, capable of withstanding mechanical stress during transportation and installation; its unique flexibility allows it to adapt to pipe bending construction, thereby minimizing the risk of cracking.
Convenient Construction Advantages
On-site repair processes are simple and efficient, with excellent compatibility with the pipe body coating, significantly reducing project timelines; supports special construction methods such as trenchless directional drilling.
Comprehensive Safety Compliance
Food-grade certification ensures drinking water safety, solvent-free formulations comply with stringent environmental standards, and the coating has obtained certification from major international corrosion protection systems.
Significant economic value
Low lifecycle maintenance costs significantly extend pipeline service life; 100% recyclable steel substrate aligns with sustainable development principles.
Package Protection:
Steel pipe ends are equipped with customized protection (bevel end and flat end difference design), and cushioning material is laid between pipe bodies to prevent coating friction.
Transportation fixation:
Special bracket to fix the pipe body, suitable for container transportation, bulk carrier transportation and special ships, optimized loading scheme for different pipe diameters.
Environmental control:
Transportation process to take measures to prevent rain and moisture, storage links to implement anti-ultraviolet coverage and environmental monitoring.
Intrinsic objective:
Protect the integrity of the coating and prevent pipe deformation to the maximum extent possible through standardized operating procedures.
