#solartech pe55

In Oil and Gas and Petrochemical Industries, corrosion on the pipe supports is a common and very usual problem. CUPS – Corrosion Under Pipe Supports is well known as a second biggest corrosion issue, after CUI (Corrosion Under Insulation), as pipe supports are ideal place for corrosion occurrence. Corrosion and friction on place of the contact between pipes and pipe supports eventually result in major damages on the pipe they carry.

Pipe supports suffer damages from both corrosion as well as from friction of the pipe over the pipe support. Due to corrosion and friction, protection coating on pipe often fails, resulting in pipe damages.

By using SolarTech PE55 between the pipe and the support we are eliminating the corrosion and friction, hence protecting the pipe from damages.

SolarTech PE55 is UV cured GRP that is applied in its uncured state when soft and malleable, allowing the material to adjust to any shape of the substrate. Once cured, the material is hard, corrosion, wear and friction resistant.

SolarTech PE55 will be installed on the support itself and as well as on the pipe section that will be in contact with the support. With this metal – to metal contact between pipe and pipe support is avoided, and we have GRP – to – GRP contact. GRP protects metal from corrosion, and is very resistant to friction.

There are various shapes of pipe supports, including I-beam, wide flange beam, angle, channel; however SolarTech PE55 in its uncured state is adjustable to any shape of the substrate, so application of the material does not pose and issue. SolarTech PE55 in cured state will absorb the friction, and by eliminating the water and moisture will prevent corrosion too.

SolarTech range of products have been manufactured over a decade by Corrotech Construction Chemicals, a Dubai based company. The material is used as a non-metallic cladding in various projects all over the world, proving its effectiveness, ease off application and overall superior performance.   For more information on product, as well as on previous successful applications both as non-metallic cladding and pipe supports protection, visit www.mctuae.com or write on [email protected].

Glass reinforced Plastic (GRP), is often referred to as; glass reinforced polyester, fiberglass, fiber reinforced plastic or fiber reinforced polymer (FRP).

It is a composite, laminate material consists of glass fibers used to reinforce a plastic, usually polyester resin.  GRP can be mass produced or built up by hand, and after curing, forms a complex of plastic and glass fiber. The composite properties of highly- strong plastic and glass fiber make GRP durable, lightweight and corrosion resistant. It can also be manufactured to be fire-retardant.

In construction, these components mean that it is easy to install, requires a little supporting structure, durable and low maintenance.

Furthermore, the oil and gas industry have also been using GRP laminates and SolarSeal Resins as a non-metallic cladding. It is to protect the insulation and mitigation of problems associated with Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI), particularly in cryogenic condition.

Why GRP Pipe Cladding is widely used over Traditional Aluminum Cladding?

There are various types of materials that can be used in cladding. Glass Reinforce Plastic is very popular because it is a quality solution that is also sustainable when building a façade that has to last for a long time. The following are some benefits of GRP cladding over aluminum cladding.

Corrosion Resistance: GRP is excellent when it comes to corrosion resistance. It can be designed to suit most chemical environments, while aluminum cladding is subject to galvanic corrosion, which makes it low corrosion-resistant.

Maintenance: GRP has a design life of 50 years, while aluminum cladding requires constant maintenance due to rust or damage.

Aesthetics: For GRP cladding, pigments are added to the resin and these pigments provide colors. While for aluminum cladding, repainting may be required in order to maintain the color and corrosion resistance.

Impact Resistance: GRP will not permanently deform under an impact, unlike aluminum, which get easily deform under impact.

In conclusion, GRP pipe cladding is the ideal solution compared to the traditional aluminum cladding because of its durability, corrosion-resistance and many more other advantages.

UV cured GRP

Corrotech Construction Chemicals have been manufacturing the Solartech range of UV cured GRP products for almost a decade.  Primarily, they manufacture GRP laminates on two SMC (Sheet Moulded Compound) machines using either Polyester or Vinyl ester resin. They are also utilizing liquid system for priming substrate, a standalone coating for pipe protection, as a primary coat for potable water application or exposure to chemical attack.

Whether for insulation protection, pipe wrapping or renewal of pipe support pads, SolarTech UV curing technology offered at Corrotech Construction Chemicals provides endless solution. For more information about GRP pipe cladding system, visit http://mctuae.com/.