| Corrosion Protection Comparisons |
ARMAWRAP
not only a barrier kills corrosion
no requirement to return to bare metal remove marine growth
only
simple, quick installation minutes
no hot work permit required
can be removed for inspection and replaced
robust, hovercraft skirt rubber
20 year life
PAINT
barrier only
back to bare metal
primer required
time consuming several coats over a period of days
high level of skill required to apply
application must be 100% accurate if not, corrosion will
thrive under the paint
cannot be removed and replaced for inspection would be
destroyed in the process
2-3 year life
TAPE WRAP SYSTEMS
barrier only
back to bare metal
time consuming
high level of skill to apply
application must be 100% accurate if not, pockets of corrosion
will thrive below the tape
prone to sagging
cannot be removed and replaced for inspection would be
destroyed in the process
3-4 year life
HEAT SHRINK SYSTEMS
barrier only
back to bare metal
primer required
hot work permit required flames !!
time consuming pipe to be heated prior to installation
easy to install incorrectly
high level of skill required to apply
application must be 100% accurate if not, pockets of corrosion
will thrive below the wrap
cannot be removed and replaced for instant or subsequent
inspection would be destroyed in the process
5-7 year life
FIBREGLASS CLADDING
barrier only
back to bare metal
precision manufacturing required
complicated and time consuming installation (grout filled)
required
becomes brittle and highly susceptible to impact damage
cannot be removed and replaced for inspection would be
destroyed in the process
5- 10 year life |
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