

FBE Coated Steel Pipe (Fusion Bonded Epoxy)
Focus: Chemical bonding, high-temperature stability, and anti-corrosion precision.
Introduction:
As a specialist in high-performance coatings, we provide FBE Coated Steel Pipe manufactured to the rigorous requirements of AWWA C213 and ISO 21809-2. Unlike traditional coatings, FBE forms a dense chemical bond with the steel surface at temperatures between 230°C and 250°C, creating a permanent barrier against corrosion. Our FBE-coated pipes are highly recommended for pipelines operating at elevated temperatures (up to 110°C) and for projects utilizing advanced Cathodic Protection (CP) systems, as the coating prevents electrical shielding.Standard Compliance: Fully tested for adhesion, flexibility, and cross-section porosity.
Dual-Layer Option: Available with an Abrasion Resistant Overcoat (ARO) for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and rocky terrains.
Quality Assurance: 100% holiday detection and thermal property verification
Minimum FBE coating thikness
| Nominal Size (DN) | Outside Diameter (OD) | Standard Duty (min. μm) | Heavy Duty (min. μm) |
| ≤ DN 100 | ≤ 114.3 mm | 300 μm | 450 μm |
| DN 100 < DN ≤ 250 | 114.3 < OD ≤ 273.1 mm | 350 μm | 500 μm |
| DN 250 < DN ≤ 500 | 273.1 < OD ≤ 508.0 mm | 400 μm | 600 μm |
| DN 500 < DN ≤ 800 | 508.0 < OD ≤ 813.0 mm | 450 μm | 700 μm |
| > DN 800 | > 813.0 mm | 500 μm | 800 μm |
| No. | Property / Item | Unit | Single Layer FBE | Dual Layer FBE | Test Method |
| 1 | Appearance | — | Smooth, uniform color, no bubbles, cracks, or shrinkage. Slight orange peel texture allowed. | Smooth, uniform color, no bubbles, cracks, or shrinkage. Slight orange peel texture allowed. | Visual |
| 2 | Thermal Properties | ||||
| ∣ΔTg∣ | ℃ | ≤5 | ≤5 (Base & Top) | Annex B | |
| Curing Degree | % | ≥95 | ≥95 (Base & Top) | Annex B | |
| 3 | Cathodic Disbondment (65±3℃, 48h, -1.5V) | mm | ≤5 | ≤5 | SY/T 4113.3 |
| 4 | Cathodic Disbondment (65℃ or Max Temp, 28d, -1.5V) | mm | ≤15 | ≤15 | SY/T 4113.3 |
| 5 | Bending Test (Test Temp ±3℃) | — | 3°, No cracks | Standard: 2°, No cracksReinforced: 1.5°, No cracks | SY/T 4113.5 |
| 6 | Impact Resistance | — | 2 J (-30±3℃), No holidays | Standard: 10 J (20±3℃), No holidaysReinforced: 15 J (20±3℃), No holidays | Annex F |
| 7 | Cross-section Porosity | Grade | 1 ~ 3 | 1 ~ 3 | Annex G |
| 8 | Interface Porosity | Grade | 1 ~ 3 | 1 ~ 3 | Annex G |
| 9 | Adhesion (75±3℃, 24h) | Grade | 1 ~ 2 | 1 ~ 2 | Annex H |
| 10 | Adhesion (75±3℃, 28d) | Grade | 1 ~ 3 | 1 ~ 3 | Annex H |
| 11 | Gouge Resistance (20±3℃) | — | — | Standard (30kg): ≤350μm, No holidaysReinforced (50kg): ≤500μm, No holidays | SY/T 4113.1 |
| 12 | Abrasion Resistance (1000g/1000r, CS-17) | mg | ≤100 | — | GB/T 1768 |
| 13 | Dielectric Strength | MV/m | ≥30 | ≥30 | GB/T 1408.1 |
| 14 | Volume Resistivity | Ω⋅m | ≥1×1013 | ≥1×1013 | GB/T 31838.2 |
| 15 | CD after Bending (20±3℃, 28d, -1.5V) | — | 2.5°, No cracks | 1.5°, No cracks | Annex I |
| 16 | Chemical Resistance (20±3℃, 90d) | — | No discoloration, bulging, softening, bubbling, peeling, cracking, stripping, or significant reduction in adhesion. | No discoloration, bulging, softening, bubbling, peeling, cracking, stripping, or significant reduction in adhesion. | SY/T 4113.9 |
FBE Coating Technical Details Explained
| Parameter | Requirement / Detail | Reference Standard |
| Common Standards | AWWA C213, CAN/CSA Z245.20, AS 3862, ISO 21809-2 | International Specs |
| Surface Prep | Sa 2.5 (Near-White Metal) | ISO 8501-1 |
| Anchor Profile | 50 μm – 100 μm | Surface Roughness |
| Coating Thickness | 300 μm – 600 μm (Typical: 400 μm / 16 mils) | Project Specific |
| Pre-heat Temp | 230°C to 250°C | Induction Heating |
FBE Coating Process For Steel Pipes



