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. It is spray applied to hot rotating pipe by electrostatic charge. 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

Lower Application Temperature

• Applied at a much lower temperature (200°C) than conventional FBE (245°C).
• Maintains the exact mechanical properties of the steel as it was designed and can be used on high strength pipelines (eg: X80 - X120 steel pipe) through conventional terrain.
• Used as an epoxy primer as part of a 3-layer system on high strength steel in 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.

Global Availability

• Bredero Shaw has a network coating plants strategically located around the world to minimize pipe transportation costs.
• LAT-FBE can be manufactured in a single plant or in multiple coating plants to improve project logistics.
• High capacity within the Bredero Shaw plant network allows the client to benefit from single source advantages, providing more cost effective management of pipe coating needs.