

3PE Coated Steel Pipe (Three-Layer Polyethylene)
Introduction:Our3PE Coated Steel Pipeis the gold standard for long-distance buried oil, gas, and water pipelines. Engineered to meet international standards such asDIN 30670andISO 21809-1, our 3PE system provides a 50-year service life by combining the chemical adhesion of Fusion Bonded Epoxy with the robust physical protection of High-Density Polyethylene. This multilayer structure ensures zero moisture permeability and superior resistance to soil stress and mechanical impact, making it the preferred choice for major infrastructure projects in regions like Africa and the Middle East.
Structure:High-performance FBE primer, grafted copolymer adhesive, and a tough HDPE topcoat.
Key Benefits:Exceptional cathodic disbondment resistance and high impact strength.
Applications:Mainline transmission for oil, gas, and high-pressure water networks.
3PE Steel Pipe
Pipe Type:PE Coated Pipe, 2PE Coated Pipe, 3PE Coated Pipe
Application:Used for for natural gas, petroleum, water & sewage, and pipe systems
Specification:OD: 219mm~2020mm
WT: 5mm~25mm
LENGTH: 4mtr, 6mtr, 12mtr, 18mtr, 21mtr
MOQ: 1 Ton
Coating Standard:DIN 30670, DIN 30671, DIN 30678, SY/T0413-2002 etc.
Pipe Type: Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW/SSAW), Electrci Resistance Welded
Ends:Plain,Beveled, Thread With Couplings Or Sockets; Plastic Caps And Steel Rings Can Be Provided if possible
Surface:Two/Three Layer Polyethylene Coating (2mm~4.5mm)
Packing:Waterproof Paper wrapped, Steel Strips bundled, two tags on each bundle
Technical datas for final pipes
| Test Property | Unit | Requirement (Standard) | Test Method |
| Peel Strength (Adhesion) | N/cm | ≥100 (at 20°C) / ≥40 (at 50°C) | DIN 30670 |
| Impact Resistance | J/mm | ≥7 | DIN 30670 |
| Indentation Resistance | mm | ≤0.2 (at 23°C) / ≤0.3 (at 50°C) | DIN 30670 |
| Elongation at Break | % | ≥600 | ASTM D638 |
| Cathodic Disbondment | mm | ≤7 (at 65°C, 24h) | ASTM G42 |
| Holiday Detection | kV | 25 kV (No breakdown) | ASTM G62 |
| Surface Resistivity | Ω | ≥1012 | DIN 30670 |
Overview of 3PE anti-corrosion steel pipe technology details
| Parameter | Technical Detail / Requirement |
| Applicable Pipe Types | Seamless (SMLS), LSAW, SSAW, ERW |
| Diameter Range | 88.9 mm – 2020 mm (Standard range) |
| Standard References | DIN 30670, CAN/CSA-Z245.21, ISO 21809-1, NF A49-710 |
| Coating Thickness | Generally 2.0 mm to 3.7 mm (Depending on pipe diameter and project requirements) |
| Service Temperature | -40°C to +80°C |
| Surface Preparation | Sa 2.5 (Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning) as per ISO 8501-1 |
| Anchor Profile | 50 μm – 100 μm (Roughness for optimal FBE adhesion) |
DIN 30670 Coating Thickness Table
| Nominal Diameter (DN)mm | Outside Diameter (OD)mm | Type N (Normal) Class | Type S (Special) Class |
| Min. Thickness (mm) | Min. Thickness (mm) | ||
| ≤ DN 100 | ≤ 114.3 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| DN 100 < DN ≤ 250 | 114.3 < OD ≤ 273.1 | 2 | 2.7 |
| DN 250 < DN ≤ 500 | 273.1 < OD ≤ 508.0 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| DN 500 < DN ≤ 800 | 508.0 < OD ≤ 813.0 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| > DN 800 | > 813.0 | 3 | 3.7 |
Minimum 3LPE layer thickness range
| Mkg/m | 3LPELayerthickness(mm) | |||||||||
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Class A1 |
Class A2 |
Class A3 |
Class B1 |
Class B2 |
Class B3 |
Class C1 |
Class C2 |
Class C3 |
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| M≤15 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 21 | |
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15 |
20 | 24 | 30 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 15 | 19 | 24 | |
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50 |
24 | 28 | 35 | 18 | 25 | 31 | 18 | 23 | 28 | |
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130 |
2,6 |
3,2 |
3,9 |
2,2 |
2,8 |
3,5 |
2,2 |
2,5 |
3,2 |
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300 |
32 | 38 | 47 | 25 | 33 | 42 | 25 | 30 | 38 | |
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Please note:The total required thickness may
be reduced for SAW pipes by a maximum of 10%on joint seam. Class 1 and 2 for medium and light applications (sandy soil). Class 3-application in extreme conditions(rocky soil)or underwater. |
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Minimum thickness of 3LPE layer finished coating
| Steel Pipe Sizes | Min Coating Thickness in mm | |||||||||
| ≤103/4”(273.1 mm) | 2.5 | |||||||||
| >123/4”(323.9 mm)to≤18”(457 mm) | 2.8 | |||||||||
| >20"(508.0 mm)to≤30"(762 mm) | 3.0 | |||||||||
| >32"(813.0 mm) | 3.3 | |||||||||
3pe Coating Process For Steelpipes



