Choosing the Material for Your Industrial Lined Pipe

When it comes to protecting industrial piping systems from corrosion, abrasion, and chemical attack, lined pipe is essential. At Protective Coatings, Inc. (ProCo), we specialize in providing expertly engineered pipe linings that extend service life, reduce maintenance costs, and improve system reliability across a wide range of industries.

Choosing the right lining material for your lined pipe system depends on the nature of your process environment. Here’s a quick guide to the most common options:

Rubber-Lined Pipe

Rubber linings are among the most versatile and cost-effective options for protection against corrosion and abrasion. Ideal for the chemical, mining, water treatment, and power generation sectors, rubber-lined pipe systems provide excellent protection in harsh environments. ProCo offers several rubber lining compounds, including natural rubber, neoprene, and chlorobutyl, all customizable for specific temperature, chemical, and mechanical requirements.

Applications:

• Acidic or alkaline media
• Slurry transport
• Conditions prone to mechanical flexing or vibration

Advantages:

• Superior abrasion and corrosion resistance
• Impact absorption
• Easy to maintain and repair

Epoxy-Lined Pipe

Epoxy linings are commonly used to coat the interior surfaces of steel or ductile iron pipe, providing a smooth, non-porous barrier against water, mild chemicals, and microbial attack. Epoxy-lined pipe is widely used in potable water systems, wastewater treatment, and food processing facilities.

Applications:

• Municipal water and wastewater lines
• Clean-in-place process systems
• Moderate chemical exposure

Advantages:

• Strong adhesion and smooth finish
• Corrosion and chemical resistance
• Can be formulated for NSF- and FDA-compliance

More Lined Pipe Options

Other lined pipe materials include polyurethane for abrasion resistance, vinyl ester for solvent exposure, and fluoropolymer linings (PTFE, PVDF, etc.) for the most extreme chemical conditions. Each material has its advantages against such variables as operating temperature, slurry contents, chemical compatibility, and of course regulatory requirements.

It’s Easy to Make the Right Choice–Choose ProCo

With over 50 years of experience in protective coatings and lined pipe solutions, ProCo helps clients select and apply the best material for their individual operations. Whether you’re lining new pipes or rehabilitating legacy systems, ProCo can offer you the guidance and expertise you need, with the experience to back it up.

Contact ProCo today or visit www.proco-fwi.com to learn more about our custom lined pipe systems and range of application services.