FBE Coated Pipe

FBE Coated Pipe

Galvanized and Carbon Steel FBE Coated Pipe as Per ISO 12944 Standard

FBE Coated Pipe
FBE Coated Pipe Specifications
Outer Diameter (OD) 20 ~ 3600 MM
Wall Thickness (WT) 1 ~ 80 MM
LENGTH Fixed, Random, DRL, SRL Length
Surface One / Double Layer
Coating Standard DIN 30678, DIN 30671, DIN 30670, SY/T0413-2002 CAN/CSA-Z245.21etc.
Ends Beveled, Plain, Thread With Couplings Or Sockets
Density 1.8 g/cm³
HS Code 7304

Internal Epoxy Coating for Pipelines as Per AWWA C210 Standard

Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating Standard
Internal Coating
Coating Type Coating Standard
Bitumen Coating BS534-1990
Liquid Epoxy Coating AWWA C210-2007
Cement Mortar Lining AWWA C205-2001, BS534-1990
FBE AWWA C213-2001
External Coating
Polyurethane Insulated Coating CJ/T114-2000.EN253-1994, SY/T0415-1996
3LPE/3LPP GB/T23257-2009, DIN30670-1991, ISO21809-1-2009 SY/T 0413-2002, CAN/CSA Z245,21-2010
Liquid epoxy coating AWWWA C210-2007
2LPE/2LPP ISO21809-1-2009, GB/T23257-2009, SY/T 0315-2002,
Bitumen Coating Enamel and Tape hot-applied AWWA214-2000, AWWA203-2002, BS534-1990
FBE(Fusion-bond epoxy) CAN/CSAZ245.20-2010, SY/T 0315-2005, API RP5L9-2001, AWWA C213-2001, ISO218909-2-2007

FBE Coated Pipe in Single and Dual Layer

FBE Coated Pipe Layer


Fusion Bonded Epoxy Ductile Iron Pipe Thickness
DN in (Millimetre) Adhesive Layer in (μm) Epoxy Powder in (μm) Min. Coating Thickness (Millimeter)
Strengthen Level (S) Common Level (G)
DN ≥ 800 ≥170 ≥120 3.7 3.0
250 < DN < 500 2.9 2.2
DN ≤ 100 2.5 1.8
500 ≤DN < 800 3.2 2.5
100 < DN ≤250 2.7 2.0
FBE Lined Carbon Steel Pipe Technique Data
Technique Data
Density 1.2~1.8 g/cm3 (Because of the Many Colors and Formulas)
Moisture Content <0.5 %
Thermal properties ΔH ≥ 45 J/g ,Tg2≥ 95℃
Theoretical Coverage 134.6 ft2/lb per mil 0.6993 m2/kg per (MM)
Particle Size Above 250um <0.2% Greater than 150um <3.0%
Operating Temperature Range  From -73°C (-100°F) to 110°C (230°F)
Gel Time Under 200℃≥12s, and in line with the value of the manufacturer ±20%
On Sieve On a sieve, 150μm Powder ≤3% & 250μm Powder ≤0.2%
Recommened Film Thinkness  a. In Systems of FBE, 300–400 Microns (12–16 mil) b. 150-300 Microns (6-12 Mils) as a Starter in 3-layer PE or PP Systems
Storage Time 12 months if kept at or below 27°C (80°F) with 65% Relative Humidity.
Types of FBE Coated Pipe
Single Layer Fusion-bonded Epoxy Coated
Single Layer Fusion-bonded Epoxy Coated
Multi Layer Fusion-bonded Epoxy Coated
Multi Layer Fusion-bonded Epoxy Coated
Food Grade Epoxy Coated
Food Grade Epoxy Coated

4 Major Problem With Epoxy Lined Steel Pipe

4 Major Problem With Epoxy Lined Steel Pipe



FBE Coated Pipe Material
SS FBE Coated Pipe ASTM / ASME A/SA 182: F 304H, 304L, 304, 309H, 309S, 310H, 310S, 316TI, 316H, 316, 316LN, 316L, 317L, 317, 321H, 321, 347H, 347, 904L.
Nickel Alloy FBE Coated Pipe ASTM / ASME SB 564 / 160 / 472: UNS 4400 (MONEL 400), UNS 2200 (NICKEL 200), UNS 6625 (INCONEL 625), UNS 8825 INCONEL (825), UNS 6601 (INCONEL 601), UNS 10276 (HASTELLOY C 276), UNS 6600(INCONEL 600), UNS 2201 (NICKEL 201), (ALLOY 20 / 20 CB 3)
Duplex & Super Duplex Steel FBE Coated Pipe ASTM / ASME A/SA 182: F60, F44, F61, F45, F53, F55, F51.
Brass FBE Coated Pipe Brass CA 360, CA 377 & / CA 345 SAE J531, SAE J530 & ASA
Copper Alloy FBE Coated Pipe ASTM / ASME SB 62 / 61 / 152 / 151 : UNS NO. C 70600 (CU -NI- 90/10), C 92200, UNS NO. C 83600, UNS NO. 70600, C 71500 (CU -NI- 70/30), 71500, UNS NO C 10800, C 10100, C 12000, C 10200, C 12200, C 10300,
Alloy Steel FBE Coated Pipe ASTM A182: F9, F1, F91, F11, F5, F22
CS FBE Coated Pipe ASTMA 105/A694/ A350 LF3/A350 LF2: F70, F56, F42, F65, F46, F60, F52
Features of FBE Lined Carbon Steel Pipe
  • Impact Resistant
  • Durability
  • Weather Resistant
  • Non-Toxic
  • Clean & Easy to Maintain
  • Chemical Resistant

Epoxy Coated Steel Pipe Dimensions
DN Pipe and Fittings Fittings
Mean O.D. oy in (MM) Allowable Ovality in (MM) J in (MM) S in (MM)
300 345 +1,-2 10 10 +2 115
750 826 +2 15 20 +2 170
80 96 +1,-2 - 10 +2 89
600 667 +2 15 16 +2 140
250 286 +1,-2 9 10 +2 115
100 122 +1,-2 4 10 +2 102
225 259 +1,-2 8 10 +2 115
500 560 2 15 16 +2 140
150 177 +1,-2 5 10 +2 102
450 507 +2 15 16 +2 140
200 232 +1,-2 7 10 +2 115
375 426 2 12 16 t2 140
Production Process of Epoxy Lined Carbon Steel Pipe

Production Process of Epoxy Lined Carbon Steel Pipe

Fusion Bonded Epoxy Ductile Iron Pipe Durability
Ranges Durability
Medium (M) 7-15 Years
Low (L) <7 Years
Very High (VH) >25 Years
High (H)   15-25 Years
Thickness of Internal & External Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating
External coating Max up to 750 (µm)
Internal lining Max up to 750 (µm)
FBE Coating Process

FBE Coating Process



Advantages of FBE Coated Carbon Steel Pipe
  • Excellent Wear Resistance
  • Flexibility
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Good Resistance of Impact and Earthquake

International Standard of Fusion Bonded Epoxy Pipe
SANS 719 Grade B FBE Coated Pipe
SANS 719 Grade B FBE Coated Pipe
API 5L Grade B Epoxy Lining Pipe
API 5L Grade B Epoxy Lining Pipe
ISO 3183 L245 Line Epoxy Coated Pipe
ISO 3183 L245 Line Epoxy Coated Pipe

ISO 3183 L290 ERW Steel Single Layer FBE Coated Pipe
ISO 3183 L290 ERW Steel Single Layer FBE Coated Pipe
ISO 3183 L360 Seamless Multi Layer FBE Coated Pipe
ISO 3183 L360 Seamless Multi Layer FBE Coated Pipe
ISO 3183 L415 Welded Food grade Epoxy coated Pipe
ISO 3183 L415 Welded Food grade Epoxy coated Pipe

ISO 3183 L485 FBE Lined Carbon Steel Pipe
ISO 3183 L485 FBE Lined Carbon Steel Pipe
S235 Steel Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating Pipe
S235 Steel Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating Pipe
S275 Structural Steel FBE Lined Pipe
S275 Structural Steel FBE Lined Pipe

S355 Seamless Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Pipe
S355 Seamless Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Pipe
ASTM A500 Grade B Square Epoxy Lined Pipe
ASTM A500 Grade B Square Epoxy Lined Pipe
ISO 65 Epoxy Lined Carbon Steel Pipe
ISO 65 Epoxy Lined Carbon Steel Pipe

IS 3589 ERW Single Layer Fusion-bonded Epoxy Coated Pipe
IS 3589 ERW Single Layer Fusion-bonded Epoxy Coated Pipe
ISO 3183 L320 Carbon Steel Coated Pipe
ISO 3183 L320 Carbon Steel Coated Pipe
ASTM A106 Grade B Multi Layer Fusion-bonded Epoxy Coated Pipe
ASTM A106 Grade B Multi Layer Fusion-bonded Epoxy Coated Pipe

Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Steel Pipe Temperature Limit
Temperature Limit 110°C
Minimum Thickness Range of Fusion Bonded Epoxy Pipe
M kg/m Min Layer Thick in (MM)
A3 Class A2 Class A1 Class B3 Class B2 Class B1 Class C3 Class C2 Class C1 Class
50 < M ≤ 130 3,5 2,8 2,4 3,1 2,5 1,8 2,8 2,3 1,8
300 < M 4,7 3,8 3,2 4,2 3,3 2,5 3,8 3,0 2,5
M ≤ 15 2,6 2,1 1,8 2,3 1,8 1,3 2,1 1,7 1,3
130 < M ≤ 300 3,9 3,2 2,6 3,5 2,8 2,2 3,2 2,5 2,2
15 < M ≤ 50 3,0 2,4 2,0 2,7 2,1 1,5 2,4 1,9 1,5
High Bond Strength of Fusion Bonded Epoxy Ductile Iron Pipe
High Bond Strength 125 (kg/cm²)
Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Steel Pipe Working Life
Life at Work 75 Years
Epoxy Lined Carbon Steel Pipes Used in Oil and Gas Industry
FBE Coated Carbon Steel Pipe
FBE Coated Carbon Steel Pipe
FBE Lined Alloy Steel Pipe
FBE Lined Alloy Steel Pipe
Epoxy Coated Seamless Pipe
Epoxy Coated Seamless Pipe

FBE Coated API 5L Pipe
FBE Coated API 5L Pipe
Large Diameter Epoxy Lined Steel Pipe
Large Diameter Epoxy Lined Steel Pipe
2 Main Types of External FBE Coating

2 Main Types of External FBE Coating

FBE Coated Pipe HSN Code
Material HSN Code
FBE Coated Pipe 73061919
Testing Requirements of FBE Coated Carbon Steel Pipe
  • Chemical Extraction : NSF/ANSI Standard 61 compliance
  • Thickness Test (Min) : SPC-PA 2
  • Pull-Off Strength Test : According to 2500 Psi ASTM D 4541
  • Adhesion Test : In Compliance With ASTM D3359 Procedure A
  • Immersion Test : According to AWWA C210
  • Curing : ASTM D 4752 for Solvent Rub & ASTM D 3363 for Pencil Hardness Test
FBE Coated Carbon Steel Pipe Testing Requirements

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