Piping is everywhere in process industries such as chemical and petroleum production, and the flange faces on the end of almost every pipe segment form a critical connection for pressure containment. Any deterioration of these surfaces could diminish the integrity of that connection during storage and installation, making preservation imperative for safety and performance concerns. Removable coatings are an ideal way to ensure faster installation and less downtime by preventing corrosion on the flange face.
Cortec® have developed two removable coatings for flange face protection. VpCI®-391, a water-based temporary coating with low VOC (48 g/l]), it provides protection in harsh, outdoor, unsheltered applications, has excellent UV resistance, and can be easily removed with alkaline cleaners. For the most extreme conditions, VpCI®-368 offers even heavier duty protection. This fast-drying solvent-based coating leaves a slightly brown waxy finish, which again can be removed prior to flange installation using an alkaline cleaner.
