Fusion Bond Epoxy is a powder epoxy thermosetting coating applied for anticorrosion protection to steel pipelines. The pipe is first blast cleaned and heated. Then epoxy powder is spray applied by electrostatic guns to melt and form a uniform layer that hardens within a minute from application.

Thickness of POWDERKOTE® coatings are in the range of 16 mils to 34 mils (406 ÷ 863 µm) depending of type of POWDERKOTE® system to be used and project requirements. Typically, this coating is suitable for pipeline service temperatures up to 94° C. Also, dual layer FBE, ARO, and a third layer of FBE can be applied for UV protection.

Variations of FBE

FBE Dual Coating
• This coating is recommended for subsea pipelines and flowlines operating in the toughest environments that utilizes both FBE and ARO coating in tandem. It offers excellent impact resistance and abrasion properties which, combined with its good flexibility, provides suitable protection against coating damage during pipe transportation and construction.

FBE Rough Coat
• This coating system provides a rough, non-slip surface for pipelines that will subsequently be concrete coated.