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All-Safe is an industrial maintenance
contractor that serves the Southeastern
United States. We specialize in a variety
of industrial services including coatings,
scaffold erection, insulation, concrete
restoration, providing operational labor,
and surface preparation. Our purpose is
to protect the investment of each facility
owner by providing the highest standards
in quality, safety, and integrity, while
meeting schedule requirements, using
the most cost effective methods, and
minimizing the impact on the environment for future generations.
Understanding Enviropeel
Enviropeel is a unique re-usable thermoplastic
barrier coating system that has been proven to reduce the costs of corrosion and wear by up to 95%.
A
durable, flexible material at normal temperatures, Enviropeel is melted in a
specially designed mobile application unit and sprayed as a liquid on to any
size or shape of substrate, cooling to a solid in seconds. Built-in inhibitors are
released on to every surface, providing active protection, penetrating deep into every
crevice and flowing round every joint. The material forms a tough yet flexible cocoon
around the target area providing an impermeable, corrosion-inhibiting barrier that will
protect for the lifetime of the system. Enviropeel is quick to apply, environmentally
friendly, easy to strip, re-usable and recyclable with no VOCs or harmful chemicals.
500%
increase in
equipment
life.
95% reduction
in costs of
corrosion and
wear.
Around the world
Enviropeel has been used by the mining, oil and gas industries, both offshore
and onshore, since 1998 - on flanges and valves in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Applications for power supply companies in the UK are preventing damage
from water ingress and, in Australia, Enviropeel is specified for major mining
companies, where its use on conveyor systems has increased equipment life
cycles by more than 500%. Its environmentally-friendly credentials attracted the
US Coastguard for bolt protection on their vessels and its ability to protect in
ocean-going environments has been successfully applied to exposed pipework
on LPG tankers.
Testing Enviropeel has undergone a variety of tests, both in the lab and in the field,
that show how well it performs. In-house and 3rd party ASTM B117 hot salt fog
testing showed that areas within the Enviropeel protection zone stayed in perfect
condition and other tests, including cryogenic, accelerated UV pinhole and film
integrity testing, have shown outstanding corrosion protection in a variety of
aggressive environments. Field trials for the US Coastguard proved Enviropeel’s
performance on the high seas which led to its adoption for bolting protection
on USCG vessels and on LPG Tankers. Sample testing during years of exposure
to offshore North Sea conditions have shown no ill effects on Enviropeel but
provided significant protection for thousands of flange applications.
Application
Enviropeel applications use specialized equipment and require licensed, qualified
applicators, either supplied as a service for specific projects, or trained as part
of an equipment sales or leasing arrangement. Standard and Zone 2 units are
available in 18 and 30 kg capacity variants and, for small jobs and repairs, a 5kg
luggable hand-held applicator may be used. All Enviropeel applications can
be tagged and numbered as an integral part of asset maintenance programs,
with records of date, ambient conditions and personnel logged for complete
traceability. Enviropeel equipment is built to the highest standards and can be
utilized for a variety of specific and custom applications.
How it works...
Inhibitor is
deposited on
every surface
within the
encapsulation,
migrating into
every cavity
Enviropeel
coating forms
protective
layer around
substrate
Steel flange
components
Steel bolt and nut
The diagram shows a simplified cross-section of two components joined by a
bolt and protected with a coating of Enviropeel.
Passive Protection:
Ingress of moisture and contaminants
and prevented by the perfect fitting
Enviropeel barrier
Active Protection:
Inhibiting oil coats all internal surfaces
underneath coating, preventing the
corrosion process
How to Manage
External Corrosion
M
ost installations regard a
certain amount of rust as
a necessary evil - conditions
are such that a good deal of redundancy is built into systems,
allowing for degradation from
corrosion as part of the natural lifecycle of infrastructure. In
many cases the need, for example, to cut bolts off because
they are too corroded to unscrew, is regarded as standard
procedure.
How Enviropeel Can Help
The aim of any company is to
maintain safety standards. Naturally, the inspection and maintenance of structures must be
of the highest standard to ensure safety - but good maintenance is also necessary for optimum production levels over
the lifetime of the structure.
Using Enviropeel to protect the
vulnerable systems provides
operators and duty holders
with a long-term solution to
the need for constant inspection and maintenance of both
safety-critical and non-safety
critical elements. A corrosion
inhibiting encapsulation of the
vulnerable components will
prevent any degradation of the
substrate, eliminating the need
for bolt changes, equipment
replacement or continuous repairs.
Inspectable
Although it is well established
that bolted systems and components protected by Envirope
el remain corrosion-free for
many years, it is essential that,
when required, inspection for
the substrate can be easily
undertaken. Because Enviropeel is easily removed, all or
any part of the protective layer can be easily peeled away
to reveal the target area and,
once inspected, the protection can be reinstated either
by completed reapplication
or by resealing a specifically
removed area. Enviropeel recommends an annual visual inspection regime with targeted
removals and inspections as
part of its 5 and 10 year warranty programs.
Effective
You can be confident that En
viropeel will provide the protection you need because of
the way it works. Corrosion requires a number of elements
to develop. For aqueous corrosion this would normally be
the metal substrate, oxygen
and water. Enviropeel isolates
the substrate by providing an
external barrier, preventing
water ingress and coating the
surface in inhibiting oil which
prevents the flow of oxygen
and the electron transfer that
is essential to the corrosion
process. This isolation process works for galvanic, pitting and crevice corrosion as
well as normal atmospheric
corrosion.
The Enviropeel system uses
a corrosion-inhibiting, spray-
Benefits of
Use
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able thermoplastic to provide a close fitting active
barrier coating on steel
substrates of any size or
shape with minimal surface
preparation.
Flexible & Adaptable
Not only is the Enviropeel
material flexible, allowing
it to expand and flex with
movements in the substrate but the system itself
is very flexible in use, allowing a wide variety of solutions on a range of problem
substrates. Whether it is
being used to protect bolts,
flanges, valves or pipe supports, it provides supremely
adaptable protection, allowing encapsulation of almost
Stops corrosion immediately
Reduces wear & tear
Prevents ingress
Long-term active protection
Reduced labor costs and
maintenance-related acci dents
Extended component life
Environmentally friendly
Easy to remove
Re-usable and waste free
Waste-Free, Recyclable
& Non Toxic
Multiple
Applications
While it is not part of a specific safety regime to reduce
the environmental impact
of materials, it is worthwhile
noting that Enviropeel does
fulfill this objective. The material itself can be reused or
recycled - waste material
can immediately be used in
the application unit - and no
special disposal measures
are required as the material is non-toxic and contains
no VOCs.
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any configuration.
Bearing houses
Flanges & Valves
High-voltage switchgear
Standby Equipment
Gearboxes
Junction boxes
Bolt caps
Dissimilar metal joints
Replaces petrolatum tape
Protection of critical spares
Economics
Colors!
Invest in a good idea
Economics
Color
The cost of an Enviropeel project depends on the complexity, size, location and environment of the substrate.
A typical application can
save 95% of the cost of
repair, and the statistics
from the mining industry show equipment lifetimes increased by more
than 500% - with significant
reductions in risk exposure. In
high-corrosion areas the cost of
application may be recovered in weeks
but the long-lasting protection from Enviropeel will save money for years!
95%
reduction
in cost
Although Enviropeel is supplied in grey as a standard,
it can be manufactured in
a range of colors to suit
any requirement. These
colors are available
upon request (red, grey,
yellow, blue, green and
white). It can also be
tinted to match specific
paint codes, depending on
quantities required.
Mothballing
Standby Equipment & Protective Storage
There is no point putting equipment into storage or
on standby if, when you need it, it cannot be used.
This may just be an inconvenience, if the component
or machine is not vital to your operation, but it could
be disastrous if essential equipment is not available
when required.
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Because Enviropeel is
liquid when it hits the
substrate; It fills every cavity and fits every contour
perfectly, as you can see
from the profile on previous
page in the peeled-back
material.
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Once the coating is
peeled back, the carbon steel surface can be
seen gleaming with deposits from the built-in corrosion-inhibitor, showing no
signs of deterioration after
3 years.
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Exposure to the harsh
NW Australian coastal environment, with salt
laden atmosphere and
high iron content in the
ever-present dust, has had
no effect on the protective
strength of Enviropeel.
Mothballing
the idea behind it
Variables such as the economy, military requirements - even weather - can lead to temporary
peaks and troughs in activity. To maintain full
capacity during slower periods, machinery may
be ‘mothballed’, placed in storage and protected so it will be ready for action when required.
Depending on the complexity of the equipment, this can involve a number of procedures.
In many cases, however, Enviropeel can provide a complete solution by partially or totally
encapsulating vulnerable areas, preventing any
deterioration.
Standby Equipment
A criticality index is often applied to key equipment in any
process. This can define monitoring standards and the need for
replacement equipment in case of breakdown.
Failure to provide standby pumps, for example, has been
the subject of large fines when pollution has been caused by
pump maintenance or breakdown. And costs from stalled production, because of the failure of critical components, may be
substantial.
The ability to provide cost-effective long-term protection
for standby assets is an important part of Enviropeel’s role in the
provision of high quality active asset protection.
Machinery can be
idle from intermittent
use, standby
(redundancy), storage
for spare parts,
or for temporary
decommissioning. In
every case, making
sure it remains fit
for use must be an
essential part of the
planning procedure.
Protective Storage
Protective storage is designed
to ensure that strategic supplies and
equipment are ready for use when required.
In Australia, failure rates for
equipment stored for installation on
mining conveyors were over 40% prior to the use of Enviropeel. After the
Enviropeel
protected
equipment and
components (right)
use of Enviropeel began, the failure
rate dropped to zero! On the same
equipment, once installed, replacement rates were as high as every nine
months. Following the introduction of
Enviropeel, more than four years have
passed without a single failure.
Application of
Enviropeel to
stored equipment
(right)
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Environmentally friendly,
reusable, recyclable, and
non-toxic
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Used extensively in
Australia, New Zealand,
Europe, Asia and the
Americas
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Easy to apply - clean
and simple to remove
Sounds Familiar
R
oll bearings on a pickling line at CSN
Steel in the American mid-west required replacement every 6 weeks due to
highly acidic conditions and constant exposure to water. After 6 months, Enviropeel coated bearings remain in exceptional
condition, leading plant maintenance managers to request several additional applications...seeing is believing!
What a difference two years can make!
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ctually, no difference at all if your substrate is protected with Enviropeel!
The pictures to the right are two flanges
from the same section of pipe. Both are after two years of exposure to the elements.
Which would you prefer? To download a
full report, go to www.ae-sys.com/tech papers and download the E Long term test
doc.
P
ipelines are at the heart of Enviropeel’s
ability to prevent corrosion and, with
25% of all pipeline failures being attributable to corrosion, it has a significant role to
play in prevention of the spills, leaks and
environmental problems that can arise as
corrosion takes its toll.
Enviropeel
It makes a difference
Application
T
he system involves the application
of a thermoplastic barrier coating
material that contains corrosion inhibiting oils. Although the material is
a solid at normal temperatures, when
heated to 320° F it becomes a sprayable liquid which can then be easily
applied to any substrate configuration. Substrate preparation is minimal. Removal of debris and light wire
brushing is sufficient. However it can
be expanded to an optimum level by
abrasive blasting clean to bare metal with a primer and finish coat. On
cooling, the material returns to a solid state without any loss of its original
properties. The result is a rubbery solid, continuous plastic coating which
can encapsulate any size or shape of
substrate. Because of the inhibiting
oils, the coating not only provides a
barrier to water and oxygen but also
actively prevents the progress of the
corrosion process.
Saving the world, one
bolt at a time
E
nviropeel is a non-bonding thermoplastic sprayed as a liquid onto equipment
needing protection from corrosion and contamination. Hardening almost instantly, the
rotating equipment is completely encapsulated by a tough rubbery coating, sealing
out contamination and corrosion - causing
elements. Since Enviropeel does not bond
with anything except itself, the now protected shaft and bearing can freely rotate beneath the coating. First used in this type of
application in Australia over 15 years ago,
Enviropeel is becoming required protection
by many industries around the world. If your
company experiences premature bearing
failure due to contamination from dirt, water, slurry, and other corrosive elements, we
can bring you tremendous savings in a cost
effective solution.
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Ingress Protection
How Moisture Ingress is Prevented
T
ypically, when Enviropeel is applied
to flanges either on a horizontal
pipe or a vertical pipe, the pipe would
be expected to have an intact protective coating even though the flange
edges and bolts are corroded (figure 1).
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 2
A standard Enviropeel application (figure 2) encapsulates all the vulnerable
areas and continues the coating until
a reasonable area of intact coating has
also been covered.
Although, on the unpainted steel test
substrate in the figure to the left (figure 3), a small margin can be detected
where moisture meets the inhibitor, on
a painted substrate the effect is completely insignificant. All the vulnerable
areas are locked in a moisture-free,
inhibitor rich environment, away from
any potential ingress. The example in
figure 4 shows a substrate which, without encapsulation, would have bolts
failing within 18 months because carbon steel bolts in a stainless substrate
suffer badly from galvanic corrosion.
As can be seen, no corrosion has occurred within the encapsulation.
On a vertical pipe, there would seem to
be more potential for problems but the
right application techniques will pre
vent ingress even in the worst possible
circumstances. In long-term salt-water
deluge tests, shown overleaf, the ability of Enviropeel to prevent corrosion in
these areas is clearly demonstrated.
For the test, an uncoated carbon steel
pipe and flange test piece were placed
in a stream of 20% salt water. To emulate
splash zone conditions, the saline flow
was turned on and off on a 12 hour cycle.
To ensure no protection of any kind was
on the substrate, a 15cm strip was abraded with an angle grinder (to remove mill
scale etc) along the whole length of the
pipe.
Because Enviropeel cools and contracts on to the substrate, with a constant release of inhibiting oils, moisture
is prevented from entering the interface.
Where there is likely to be substantial or
sustained water pressure, extra material
is applied and cable ties are employed
to provide extra security. Sealing upper
edges securely is particularly important
as these are the areas that are subject to
rain and water flows.
As this test shows, despite the high salinity and constant flow of water, no corrosion or penetration of any kind can be
seen within the Enviropeel Encapsulation.
The test was run over three months, following which the Enviropeel was cut
away to reveal the results.
Figure 3: Substrate and Enviropeel encapsulation shortly
after the beginning of the trial. On potentially vulnerable
edges, cable ties provide extra security.
Figure 4: Two weeks into the trial, the circular water delivery system can be seen at the top of the photo.
Figure 5: Substrate after three months , just prior to removing Enviropeel (top). Figure 6: Initially, strips of enviropeel are removed from the substrate (bottom).
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Figure 7: Following removal of all the Enviropeel material
from the joint shows a sharp line between the protected
and unportected areas of the substrate.
500% increase in equipment life”
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Case History
Flange Joint Protection in the North Sea
Enviropeel has been successfully protecting flange bolts on a large gas platform in the North Sea, operated by two of the world’s largest oil companies,
for more than five years. So, when it came to choosing a system for bolt
protection on a new linked platform, the operators decided that Enviropeel
was the best approach to use. The new platform was suffering from the corrosive effects of the severe North Sea environment on its bolted systems.
Planning
The original specification
called for 6087 flanges on 25 pipe systems
throughout the platform.
Following several weeks
of planning, two survey
trips were completed by
Enivropeel personnel using the platform design
isometrics to identify and
tag all flanges that were
to be protected. The initial plan was to mobilize a
six-man team per rotation
with three machines and
an intended start date of
February 2008, ending in
August at the time of the
departure of the accommodation platform.
Mobilization
Although a first mobilization
did take place in February,
accommodation and com-
missioning issues delayed
the second trip and application only began in earnest
in mid-June - reducing the
time available from seven
months to less than three.
The reduction in the time
available forced a number
of operational changes on
Above: Typical signs of bolt corrosion on the new platform
Below: Identifying the systems
and joints was one of the first
challenges
the project. Manpower was
increased from 6 per rotation to 8 per shift, with an extra application unit and full
utilization of all machines,
rather than having one or
two on standby as originally intended. Maximum
manning was achieved in
August when up to 24 personnel and five application
units were on the platform
to complete as many flanges as possible before the
accommodation platform
departed. As well as less
time, an examination by the
operators of the schedules
used to allocate suitable
flanges and systems determined that an increase
in the work scope was required, with an additional
831 joints to be completed a new total of 7,123 unfortunately, isometrics of the new
work scope didn’t match
those originally supplied for
the two tagging surveys.
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Application builds coats in succession, working from underneath,
around the sides and finally above with two coats to provide
maximum protection. The underside is the most difficult area
to finish aesthetically but trimming between and after each
coat ensures full protection. All trimmings and drips/ spills are
collected and recycled.
This, plus missing tags lost or removed in the months
between the survey and start of the project, meant a
significant increase in workload
surveying and maintaining accurate application data.
With pressure for increased joint
numbers, at the same time as a
requirement to maintain strict
quality control, it took a massive effort by the teams, supervisors and client to streamline
the identification, recording and
application process, allowing the
teams to begin increasing the
numbers of joints completed.
Although equipment servicing
issues (arising from the unprecedented throughput of material),
pressure testing and other operational issues brought delays as
the platform systems went ‘live’,
numbers steadily increased until
up to 200 joints a day became
possible.
During application a joint can look messy,
but once both coats are completed and
trimmed, the joints look, and are, ready
for the worst conditions.
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The final tally, as the team packed for the departure of the accommodation platform, was
6,231; leaving about 800 joints to be completed at a later date.
Conclusion
Overall, a very satisfactory result. Meeting the
production targets in such a drastically reduced timescale created challenges that could
not be solved by simply increasing manpower
and equipment levels - no easy task in itself
with mobilization dates being put back week
after week. This was the first Enviropeel project to operate with more than two machines,
but tripling the workforce and adding extra
application units did not have the same effect on the output; working practices and
logistics all had to be revised as the project
developed, to maximize productivity.
Early set backs were overcome by the dedication of supervisory and other staff, working
with a client that understood the extra pressures that had been created. The final result
was not just a higher number of joints completed than the original work scope, but also
a greater understanding of what was required
to meet these new challenges.
Left:
A review of
the finished
applications
shows
the high
standards
maintained
throughout
the project.
Case History
Mining Industry - WA
Robil Engineering of Port Hedland in Australia is a company that works extensively providing engineering services for the mining industry. They first
came across Enviropeel in a UK charted publication. Following a visit to the
Enviropeel UK head office, an initial machine was purchased to provide an
engineering solution to problems experienced with corrosion on machined
surfaces and also store equipment.
Data
Initial results on a variety of components
and equipment were extremely positive
and, with the addition of two extra machines, Robil set about revolutionizing their
approach to component protection. In order
to provide added value to their refurbished
assemblies, Robil undertook trials with the
protection of the bearing and seal systems
on various sized conveyor pulleys from
BHP Billiton, coating around the complete
bearing housing and seal assemblies after
rebuild.
The material was sprayed over the housings and seal areas, up to and completely
around the shaft. This doubled the effectiveness of the barrier, providing corrosion
protection and an additional barrier against
contamination ingress, effectively an ‘extended labyrinth’, on the shaft.
With proven success on stored equipment,
the next logical step was to trial the same
system in operation.
Top: Australia can be an extremely severe environment as this equipment shows.
Bottom: At first the refurbished bearings were coated
with Enviropeel ready for storage.
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Spraying Enivropeel on
a pully housing
An unprotected pully housing - and a similar pully after refurbishment.
Enviropeel protected pulleys have shown
a huge increase in the bearing life. Original bearings in this location were lasting an
average of 9 months from new to ‘Severity
1’. Severity 1 being the condition monitoring
signal level that recommends urgent change
out of equipment. In 2007, 4 years after the
first application, no pulleys with coated housings had shown any sign of failure. All of the
conveyor bearings that Robil had trialed and
tested in service so far at both BHPB and
Dampier Salt were chosen from particularly
severe areas, with high spillage in dirty and
salty environments.
Conclusion
Enviropeel has proved itself in many parts of
the world and under a wide variety of condi-
tions, but perhaps, it is in Australia, where the
adaptable nature of the system has shown
itself most clearly. It provides users with
the ability to extend component life, avoid
expensive double handling, significantly
reduce maintenance as well as downtime
costs and dramatically reduce the exposure
of people to risks associated with working
with this type of equipment. Enviropeel coating of bearing housings has been adopted
as standard practice by BHP Billiton and Rio
Tinto in Australia for their conveyor systems.
Machinery can be
idle from intermittent
use, standby
(redundancy),
storage for
spare parts, or
for temporary
decommissioning. In
every case, making
sure it remains fit
for use must be an
essential part of the
planning procedure.
RESULTS
Results from BHP Billiton/ Rio Tinto
ON STORED CONVEYOR PULLEYS
Average return rate for replacement on inspection
prior to installation on pulleys without Enviropeel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.5%
Failure rate with full Enviropeel protection (improved
after early testing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0%
ON OPERATIONAL PULLEYS
Average bearing life in original trial location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 months
Current bearing life in original location with
Enviropeel applied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48+ months
Resulting component life increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500+%
Resulting saving in pulley change out costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500+%
Reduction in maintenance costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95%
Percentage of Enviropeel costs to rebuild costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15%
Percentage of Enviropeel costs to pulley
change out costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7%
Resulting percentage reduction in risk exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approaching 500%
Improvement in safety relating to pulley
change out operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approaching 500%
It is expected that the minimum component lifetime increase should be 500+%
Case History
Pipeline Repair
Gas pipelines at the TNB Power Station in Johor, Malaysia required repair
and refurbishment as the polyethylene tape wrap system was failing. Penetration of the wrapping system entrapped moisture causing rapid spread
of corrosion throughout the 1.5 km of pipe. Stagnant, permanently wet conditions such as those created within failed wrapping systems create pitting
corrosion which can lead to significant reductions in metal thickness and
threaten pipeline integrity.
Data
With average temperatures around 88°F /
30°C, close proximity to the coast and annual rainfall over 80”/200cm, high humidity is a significant factor in pipeline corrosion
at TNB.
bolted flange joints were protected with Enviropeel as, even when blasted and painted, bolted systems are prone to failure. Enviropeel encapsulation provides a whole
system, active protection that prevents the
recurrence of rust.
Following a competitive tendering process,
a combined system of Alocit and Enviropeel was chosen as providing the most effective solution to corrosion problems at
the power station. Alocit 28.15 epoxy was
chosen to provide a hard-wearing coating
for the pipelines, with Enviropeel providing
active protection for bolted areas such as
flanges and valves.
First the failing wrap was removed, then
surface preparation using a combination of
blasting and power tools was undertaken.
Two coats of Alocit 28.15 were carefully applied, with particular attention to coverage
within pitted areas. Finally a cosmetic coat
of a compatible PU was used.
Once the painting was completed, all the
A tape-wrap system has become a threat
to the pipeline instead of protecting it. Rust
products streaming from within the coating
have stained the concrete supports.
Removal of the wrapping reveals significant corrosion, including blistering paint and pitting caused by trapped
water.
Alocit 28.15 provides an extremely hard, longlasting finish with Enviropeel providing the best
possible protection for complex bolted areas.
Enviropeel
Question and Answer
Q:
How does it work?
A:
As the Enviropeel is sprayed on,
it releases highly effective corrosion inhibitors which penetrate
into every crevice and between joint
surfaces. The material quickly builds
into a protective cocoon around the
target area, sealing it from its environment and providing complete protection.
Q:
Does it provide corrosion cotrol
for the life of the system?
A:
Yes, but system life for an installation will depend on film
thickness and exposure. Periodic
visual checks should be made to
check for damage. ASTM tests show
successful protection can be in the
harshest conditions. Built-in corrosion inhibitors make it especially effective against galvanic corrosion.
Q:
Does it use environmentally
sensitive components?
A:
Not only are its componets environmentally safe but, as it is
entirely re-usable, it creates no waste.
It can be landfilled or incinerated. Enviropeel contains no solvents.
Q:
Does application require special protective safety wear?
A:
There are no special PPE requirements. Normal safety
items are recommended - safety helmet, eye protection, long welders’
gloves, safety shoes and coveralls.
Provide adequate general and local
exhaust ventilation. Respiratory protection should not be required for
material at ambient temperatures or
for short-term exposure to heated vapours in well-ventilated areas. When
vapor or mist is generated by heating or handling, use an organic vapor
respirator with a dust and mist filter.
All respirators must be certified to
NIOSH or equivalent standards.
Q:
Is it cost effective and how much
maintenance does it require?
A:
Savings of up to 85% over current systems, with no maintenance requirements other than visual
checks for damage. Re-useable material requires minimal stockholding
and no waste disposal costs.
Q:
Is it inspectable?
A:
It is so easy to remove and
re-apply Enviropeel that periodic maintenance or use of a component is simple and practical. The
Slugger 170 was introduced to facilitate inspection and repair.
Q:
What surface preparation is required, does it need primer?
A:
Minimal surface prep. is required. For existing corroded
substrates a wire brush preparation
is sufficient, in order to remove loose
flaking rust or paint particles. On new
surfaces a primer may be preferred
(depending on client specification)
but is not essential.
Q:
What special training is required?
A:
Training of personnel is essential. Enviropeel requires the use
of licensed applicators.
Q:
A:
Yes it has been tested to ASTM
G53-96 and has achieved excellent results. No cracking or flaking
with a slight surface color change.
Use in high temperature, high UV areas may result in surface effects but
will not affect corrosion protection.
Q:
A:
Q:
Can the material bond to itself
when a local repair is required?
Yes. Enviropeel will bond to itself after application.
Can it withstand chemicals?
A:
This depends ont he chemical
and the conditions. Enviropeel
is not designed as a chemical resistant coating, however the coating
has excellent resistance to splash
contact from caustic soda solutions
and acidic vapors for example. For
a complete answer, a more detailed
and specific inquiry would have to be
submitted.
Q:
Where can I find out more information about Enviropeel?
A:
Give us a call at 866-7740441, or visit our website at
www.allsafe1.com, and we would be
more than happy to better assist you!
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