Factory Applied Pipeline Coatings
Factory Applied Pipeline Coatings: These coatings play a crucial role in modern infrastructure, particularly in the realm of pipelines. Whether for oil, gas, or water distribution lines and transmission pipelines, they are essential components. Allter Africa’s factory-applied pipeline coatings cover millions of square meters worldwide, sealing pipelines effectively. The technology involves applying coatings either directly in the factory or at the job site using specialized mobile coating plants. Allter Africa collaborates exclusively with reputable suppliers of coating systems. The coatings include a basecoat, which can be further protected by mechanical outer layers such as GRE (Glass Reinforced Epoxy) or extruded PE/PP. Additionally, innovative solutions like HSS (Heat Shrink Wrap Systems) can be applied on-site.
Factory Applied Pipeline coatings in distribution lines and transmission pipelines
Our factory-applied pipeline coatings play a pivotal role in infrastructure. Pipelines for oil, gas, and water use them. Their importance is clear from their ubiquity.
In this sector, our products have made a difference. They have sealed millions of square meters of pipelines. This achievement ensures safe resource transportation and minimizes leaks significantly. Allter Africa's commitment to quality and durability is evident in our coatings.
Recently, we introduced a unique coating technology. Factories or jobsites can apply it. This flexibility is unprecedented. Our mobile plants can take our technology to any pipeline location. This development has revolutionized our approach to pipeline coating.
As we innovate, we remain committed. We strive to provide reliable and effective solutions.
Visco-elastic Polyisobutene
Pure Polyisobutene technology forms Visco-elastic Polyisobutene, which shows beneficial visco-elastic properties for corrosion prevention. It adheres tightly to surfaces, forming an effective seal, and its molecular structure allows it to cold flow under pressure or heat. As a result, it repels moisture, resists polar solvents and bacteria, and works even at very low temperatures.
Allter Africa's visco-elastic Polyisobutene plays a crucial role in factory-applied pipelines. It acts as a protective barrier, shielding surfaces from corrosion caused by environmental factors, moisture, and chemical exposure. Moreover, its inherent water-repellent properties make it useful for sealing and waterproofing.
Mainly, distribution lines and transmission pipelines use these coatings. You can find these pipelines in cities, at refineries, and across the country. They serve oil, gas, and water pipelines. The application of a completely homogenous coating over the entire pipeline, either in the factory or the field, eliminates the weak bond between the parent coating and the field-applied coating.
Interestingly, the visco-elastic Polyisobutene coating can cold flow. This results in a completely sealed coating system at the joint areas between the parent coating and the field-applied coating, forming a single homogenous corrosion protection layer throughout the pipeline.
In conclusion, the unique properties of visco-elastic Polyisobutene make it invaluable. Its use in factory-applied pipeline coatings helps fight against corrosion, ensuring the longevity and reliability of pipelines.