LAT-FBE Pipe

Low Application Temperature Fusion Bond Epoxy Powder Coating

Low Application Temperature Fusion Bond Epoxy (LAT-FBE ) is a plant applied powder coating for strain based pipeline designs that require a low application temperature. This coating has high operating temperature capabilities, up to 110°C*, combined with superior handling characteristics especially on pipe above 16” outer diameter.

* Dependent on soil and environment conditions

1. LAT Fusion Bonded Epoxy

Features & Benefits

Lower Application Temperature

• Applied at a much lower temperature (200°C) than conventional FBE (245°C).
• Maintains steel’s initial design mechanical properties even for high strength pipelines (eg: X80 – X120 steel pipe) LAT FBE can be used as an epoxy primer to support a 3-layer system on high strength steel for tough terrain conditions.

Long term corrosion protection

• FBE’s excellent adhesion to steel provides superior long term corrosion resistance and protection of pipelines operating at moderate temperatures for the designed life.
• The superior adhesion properties also provide excellent resistance to cathodic disbondment which reduces the total cost of cathodic protection during the operation of the pipeline.

Related Standards and Specifications

• CSA Z245.20
• AWWA C 213
• AS3862:2002
• GAZ de France R 09
• GBE/CW 6
• NACE RP 0394
• NF A 49 706
• ISO 10080
• ISO 9001

Typical Plant Capabilities and Product Properties

Values shown are typical and may vary from plant to plant.

* Soil type, moisture content, temperatures & coating thickness all influence the upper operating temperature limit as per manufacturers’ published literature.