Industrial pipe coating
Industrial piping transports corrosive fluids, abrasive slurries, steam and hydrocarbons — at extreme temperatures and pressures. Induscoat applies internal and external coating systems for above-ground, buried and subsea piping: fusion epoxy, polyurethane, vinyl ester, high-temperature tapes and composite repair wraps. On pipeline systems, coating applied in the field — girth-weld joints, cutbacks, repairs to mill-applied coating — falls under CSA Z245.30, the standard invoked by the Canadian pipeline code CSA Z662 for hydrocarbon transmission systems.
The challenge: corrosion, erosion and leaks on piping
Unprotected or poorly coated pipes corrode internally (aggressive fluids) and externally (moisture, salts, UV). Bends and reducers suffer localised erosion. Fittings suffer galvanic corrosion. A leak on a process line causes downtime, environmental spill and HSE risk. Replacing buried piping is extremely costly and requires excavation.
The solution: internal + external coating systems
Induscoat applies internal linings (pipeline epoxy, vinyl ester for acids, polyurethane for abrasion) that reduce friction, protect the fluid from contamination and extend service life. For the exterior: fusion epoxy, UV polyurethane, HT tapes for steam and composite wraps (ASME PCC-2 / ISO 24817) to repair defects without replacement.
Pipe inspection (UT thickness measurement, visual inspection, leak check)
Surface preparation: SSPC-SP10 blasting or on-site mechanical prep
Internal application (rotating pig) or external (airless + composite wrap)
Pipeline field joints: heat-shrink sleeve, field-applied FBE or liquid epoxy, to the CSA Z245.30 qualified procedure
Holiday test, DFT control and QA/QC report
Benefits of professional pipe coating
- Friction reduction (better flow, less pump load)
- Protection against internal and external corrosion
- Composite-wrap repair without excavation or replacement
- Erosion resistance to slurries and particle loads
- ASME PCC-2 and ISO 24817 certifications for composite repairs
- Typical service life 15 to 30 years depending on service
Systems we apply
Induscoat selects the coating system based on your fluid, temperature and environment (above-ground, buried, subsea). We apply fusion-bonded epoxies, UV polyurethanes, vinyl esters for acids, composite repair wraps and our own Induscoat formulations for slurry erosion protection.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you repair a live pipe leak?+
Depending on the fluid, pressure and temperature, tolerant composite wraps can be applied on live or isolated lines. We assess each case with your HSE and process team. For high pressures and hazardous fluids, shutdown remains necessary.
What coating thickness is needed for buried pipe?+
For buried pipe, we apply a multi-layer system: fusion epoxy + adhesive + PE wrap (3LPE type) or a coal-tar epoxy coating with wrap, to AWWA C210 or NACE SP0198. Typical total DFT is 300–600 µm depending on soil and ambient corrosion.
What temperature do your pipe coatings withstand?+
Standard epoxy systems withstand up to 90 °C in immersion. Polyurethane and vinyl-ester high-temperature systems go to 150 °C. For steam and hot processes (up to 230 °C and beyond), we apply suitable high-temperature tapes and mastics.
Which sectors do you serve in Canada?+
Oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, power generation, pulp and paper, water treatment — in Quebec, Ontario and across Canada.
Go deeper
Our technical notes on the subject — applicable standards, selection criteria and implementation traps.
Pipe leak repair without shutdown: clamps, composite wraps or sealants — which method for which leak
A leaking line that cannot be shut down leaves three families of repair: mechanical clamps and enclosures, sealants and rapid-cure tapes, and engineered composite wraps. None of them fits every leak. This guide covers how to assess the leak first, what each method can and cannot do, and what decides whether the repair is temporary or permanent.
10 minPipeline coatings in Canada: field joints, CSA Z245.30, and what the applicator has to prove
On a Canadian pipeline, the mill coats the pipe and the field coats the joints. The field joint is the smallest part of the line and the one that fails first when it is done badly. CSA Z245.30 exists for that reason. Here is how the standard shapes the work, which field joint systems are in use, and what an owner should expect to see in the applicator's file.
6 minAPI 570: what the piping inspection code means for your repair decisions
API 570 is the code your inspector is applying when a thickness reading on a process line comes back low. Understanding how it classifies piping, where it measures, and what it requires of a repair is the difference between a planned intervention and an unplanned shutdown. A practical read for maintenance and reliability teams.
5 minCSA Z245.30: field-applied coatings for steel pipeline systems
CSA Z245.30 governs external coatings applied to steel pipelines in the field — girth weld joints, repairs and rehabilitation. This guide explains the FC1 to FC7 system classes, the qualification and testing requirements, and how the standard fits with CSA Z662 and the Z245.20 series.
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