Investigation of Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE), as a Protective Coating for Pipes

Fusion bonded epoxy coating, also known as fusion-bond epoxy powder coating and commonly referred to as FBE coating, is an epoxy based powder coating that is widely used to protect various sizes of steel pipes used in pipeline construction, concrete reinforcing rebars and on a wide variety of piping connections, valves etc. from deterioration due to corrosion. This paper reviews history, chemistry, manufacturing process, surface preparation, application, characteristics for FBE. It is indicated that FBE was introduced as a protective coating early 60’s. The coating is applied by manual spraying guns, or fluid-up process, and blast cleaning is the most commonly used method for preparation of steel surfaces. “Induction heating” or “oven heating” are mostly used as heating processes. Advantages of FBE are: ease of application, less waste of material, rapid application, faster production rates compared with the conventional liquid coatings.

Investigation of Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE), as a Protective Coating for Pipes Keywords:

Fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) , Properties , Advantages