Benefits and Best Practices in Line Pipe Fabrication
There are many benefits to using lined pipe for industrial applications, including efficiency, durability and better output than with traditional piping. Protective Coatings, Inc, is a highly regarded supplier of lined pipes and piping spools to various industries.
Best Practices
Assuring the highest quality piping and piping spools for our customers requires vigilance at every step of the production process, from sourcing the finest raw materials through quality control at every turn, and maintaining full control of fulfillment. Here are the main areas where ProCo focuses its resources in maintaining the high standards that are the promise of our name:
Material Selection: If the quality is not present in the raw materials, it won’t be in the final product. ProCo has the sources for the best quality materials and the expertise and technology to ensure we get what we need in order to make what you need. Piping and lining materials are tested for temperature, pressure, corrosion resistance, and chemical compatibility to confirm compliance with specs and regulations.
Quality Control: Implemented throughout the production process, our rigorous, documented quality control measures ensure the full satisfaction of our customers.
Surface Preparation: The interior of the pipe must be properly prepared for the installation of the lining. This entails a thorough cleaning, degreasing, and abrading the inner walls for superior adhesion between pipe and lining.
Lining Installation: Depending on the ultimate usage of the pipe, installing the lining may involve different methods of application, including extrusion, injection molding, or spraying. Whichever method we use, the result will be uniform coverage for exceptional corrosion resistance.
Curing: Recommended curing procedures are always followed to ensure full bonding between the pipe and its lining. The result is guaranteed to deliver the required mechanical and chemical performance.
Quality Assurance Testing: Testing is conducted throughout the length of the lined pipe to ensure its integrity. Adhesion, thickness, porosity, and corrosion resistance are all verified through industry-standard methods.
Storage & Handling: When transporting, storing, and handling finished piping, we employ appropriate protective packaging to protect it from damage.
Documentation & Tracking: Thorough records are maintained detailing each step throughout the manufacturing process, including material certifications, quality control information, inspection reports, and more.
Compliance: ProCo adheres to all relevant industry standards, codes and governmental regulations regarding the manufacture and planned usage of our products. These include requirements established by the ASTM, ASME, API, and other organizations.
Ongoing Improvement: As materials and technologies advance, our methods and standards evolve with them. The continual internal evaluation of our processes and the regular solicitation of customer feedback are just two of the means by which we monitor our efficiency and the quality of our output.
Meeting the Demands of Today’s Industry
Only by following industry best practices in all of these areas can ProCo be certain of delivering the highest quality lined piping and meeting our customers’ expectations of efficiency, reliability, and performance over time.