Girth Weld FBE vs. Liquid Coating
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FBE
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- FBE is the preferred girth weld coating.
- Using the same FBE as the parent coating provides a high level of performance and total integration of the coatings.
- FBE Cure time is typically less than a minute.
- The Quality and integrity of the anti-corrosion coating is maintained throughout the pipeline.
- FBE requires no mixing.
- An automated application reduces the risk of human error.
- FBE is the optimum coating in all soil types.
- FBE girth welds are very cost effective, especially over larger projects.
- FBE has little to no waste product for every girth weld.
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- Liquid has a higher risk of row contamination due to longer cure times.
- You have a limited time to apply the liquid once it has been mixed.
- Liquid needs to be the right mixture in order to provide the correct corrosion protection.
- The application of liquid requires additional PPE.
- If the liquid is applied by hand, the risk of human error increases along with the increase of waste and cost due to the application methods.
- Cure time without preheat is exp. 75 minutes/ 20 mils.
- All liquid that comes into contact with the environment must be disposed of properly along with all the application tools.
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