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Pipeline Below Ground Coatings & Linings

Enhanced corrosion protection for buried pipelines

WHAT are Pipeline Below Ground Coatings & Linings?

Below ground pipelines are essential for the safe transportation of valuable commodities such as oil, natural gas, water, carbon dioxide, or hydrogen. These pipelines, strategically buried underground, face numerous challenging external conditions such as water exposure, fluctuating temperatures, and abrasive rock gravel. To safeguard against corrosion and mechanical damage, specialized coatings are applied to the exterior, while the interior is lined with materials designed to prevent corrosion and enhance flow efficiency.

Sherwin-Williams offers a comprehensive range of protective coatings and linings, specifically designed for below-ground pipelines, deliver exceptional performance in challenging conditions. Our solutions are tailored to meet your specific requirements, taking into account pipeline type, location, and operating environment. 

  • Extend the total service life of pipelines
  • Protects against chemical and mechanical degradation
  • Reduces out-of-service time for critical assets
  • Protect against corrosion under insulation
  • Works synergistically with cathodic protection (CP) systems (Compliant to 49 CFR 192.461)
  • Reduces energy consumption 

CP Enhancing Pipeline Below Ground Solutions

Corrosion protection is essential to oil and gas operations, and pipeline owners must choose protective methods that will offer long-lasting performance and safety. To offset the constant abuse and damage the buried pipelines are exposed to a CP system is often employed. Our fusion bond epoxy (FBE) coatings work in tandem with the CP systems to drive down operational costs.

Sherwin-Williams protective coatings offer:

  • Superior corrosion and abrasion resistance
  • Reduced costs associated with energy to run CP systems
  • Reduced costs associated with maintenance of the pipeline
Oil & gas pipeline

Pipeline Below Ground Coatings & Linings for Superior Resistance

Our coatings and linings are designed to deliver exceptional durability and advanced protection for your oil and gas below-grade pipelines, valves, and other equipment against long-term corrosion. Our formulations excel in resisting impact, abrasion, chemical immersion, and cathodic disbondment, when paired with cathodic protection systems. 

Sherwin-Williams coating and lining systems adhere seamlessly to prepared steel and Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) coated pipes, providing comprehensive protection against chemical attacks, impacts, abrasions, and corrosion. With their superior protective capabilities, our products are engineered for longevity and can be applied to new installations, maintenance projects, or as a rehabilitation solution for existing lines. The application process is straightforward and efficient, minimizing downtime while ensuring long-term asset preservation.

Explore some of our recommended products below and contact us to discover which solutions are best suited for your specific needs.

    Preferred Protective Solutions for Pipeline 

Pipeline with Pipeclad coating

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