Pipelines used for water supply, drainage, heating, and other applications are prone to damage due to constant exposure to corrosive chemicals. Such pipes need repair or replacement at some point. Epoxy coating offers a fast and convenient alternative to traditional excavation and replacement methods.
What Is Epoxy Pipelining?
Epoxy pipelining is a non-invasive pipe restoration method that involves coating the inside of a damaged pipe with a specially formulated resin. The resin is tested and approved as a safe and environmentally friendly product. The coating makes the pipe corrosion resistant, damp-proof, and wear resistant. The resin used has high tensile strength, meaning that it can be stretched and withstands shocks and bending. The result is a pipe that is highly elastic and antistatic.
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Why Use Epoxy Pipelining?
- The resin used for pipe coating is NSF and ASTM certified, meaning that it meets the stringent requirements of NSF/ANSI 61-5 standards for epoxy coating systems.
- The 100% Solids epoxy resin does not shrink.
- The material is hydrophobic, meaning that it repels water.
- No harmful chemicals are released during the mixing, applying, and hardening the resin coating.
- Plural component epoxy resin can be used to renovate PVC, clay, cast iron concrete, and ductile iron pipelines.
- Epoxy pipelining can be used to repair decayed or damaged pipes manufactured under ISO 9001 standards.
- Epoxy pipelining eliminates 85% of the excavation needed for pipe restoration.
- All the materials used during epoxy re-lining are NSF/ANSI 372 certified, implying that they conform to “lead free” requirements for plumbing products. This makes it safe for use in freshwater pipelines.
How Long Does It Last?
Epoxy pipelining applies several coats of resin inside the pipes, extending the life span of the existing pipes. The new coating is 2-4 mm thick, depending on the diameter of the pipe. The estimated service life of resin coated pipes is 30 to 50 years.
Advantages of Epoxy Pipelining
Epoxy coating pipe repair eliminates the need to excavate to remove damaged old pipes. You will not need to dig through walls, pavements, flower beds, and open spaces. It helps you preserve the elegant landscape and gorgeous floral patterns.
The method also reduces the waste produced when restoring damaged pipes. Epoxy pipelining is fast and simple, taking less time than traditional pipe replacement methods. All the materials used for the coating are nontoxic.
Epoxy pipelining does not disrupt business or organizational operations during pipe restoration. It extends the service life of your pipes and stops corrosion. The coating system is more cost-effective than traditional pipe restoration methods and can be applied to delicate pipe networks and tight spaces.
The slick inner coating increases flow inside pipes and minimizes the risk of blockages because the resin is corrosion resistant. This makes it more cost-effective than traditional trench and replacement methods. Since the resin is lead-free and corrosion resistant, you end up with a pipeline that delivers cleaner and safer water.
Hire US Pipelining for All Your Commercial Pipelining Needs
US Pipelining has developed a superior epoxy product that can be used to renovate sewers, drains, water pipes, heat and A/C ducting, and electrical conduits. Our experienced staff can handle large pipe restoration projects and have worked on industrial, residential, institutional, hospital, commercial, high rise, and municipal facilities.
Our company is trusted and respected across the US and has earned a reputation for offering cost-effective solutions to clients with minimal disruption. Working with us will save you time and money. Contact US Pipelining to discuss your pipe restoration needs with our pipe restoration experts.