OUTSTANDING BENEFITS

■ DURABLE AND CORROSION RESISTANTLonger service life

■ LIGHTWEIGHT – EASY TO INSTALLNo need for heavy equipment

■ REDUCED COSTSLess than schedule 80 carbon steelDoes not require protective coatings

■ ELECTRICALLY SHIELDEDWhen grounded properly, prevents excessive accumulationof static electricity

The many advantages of AmeronGlassfiber Reinforced Epoxy (GRE)pipe systems

Durable and corrosion resistantAmeron GRE piping is inert to internalcorrosion from chemicals, crude oil,residues, injection water and bacteria.Similarly it resists exterior corrosion evenin aggressive environments. Cathodicprotection is not required.

Lightweight – easy to installGRE pipe systems, being just a quarter toan eighth the weight of comparable steelpipe, are easy to install without the needof heavy equipment.

Reduced costsThe installation cost of GRE pipe systemsare typically 80% of the costs of carbonsteel. The corrosion resistance andresistance to UV light reduce themaintenance costs for both above-ground and buried pipelines. The smoothinternal surface reduces the head lossresulting in lower pump energyconsumption.

Ameron Glassfiber Reinforced Epoxy(GRE) pipe systems – the costeffective alternative

Ameron Glassfiber Reinforced Epoxy(GRE) pipe systems represent the cost-effective alternative to corrosion-pronemetallic piping and non-reinforcedthermoplastics. Reduced installation andmaintenance costs, longer service life andthe ease of relocation are just a few ofthe advantages of the glassfiber pipingtechnology.

Complete piping systemsAmeron offers more than just pipesegments. Complete piping systems in avariety of diameters and pressures formany different application areas areavailable. Including a choice of jointsystems, such as adhesive-bonded,mechanical as well as threaded jointsystems and flanges.Ameron glassfiber reinforced epoxypiping is available in diameters up to1000 mm (40 inch), pressure classes up to245 bar (3500 PSI) and standard lengthsup to 12 m (40-feet).

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Our corrosion-resistant pipe systems can be used ina wide range of applications. From generalindustrial services and oil & gas, to offshore, marineand fuel handling. Also special pipe systems weredesigned for fire protection and caissons foroffshore platforms.Typical application areas are:

WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS

INDUSTRY● Chemical processing● Corrosive liquid transmission● Desalination● District heating● Fire water / fire protection● Food, medical and cosmetic applications● Steam condensate return● General water service● Brine transmission

OIL & GAS● Flow lines● Oil & gas gathering● Oil & gas transmission● Water injection and separation● Salt water disposal● Water transmission● Tubing & casing● Fire water / fire protection

OFFSHORE● Cooling water● Fire water / fire protection● Produced water● Potable water● Drainage● Sewerage● Caissons / column piping

MARINE● Ballast● Cargo● Crude oil washdown● Effluent● Fire water / fire protection● Inert gas transmission● Sanitary service● Vent

FUEL HANDLING● Fuel depots● Jet fuel handling● Service stations

Duplexmax. 3.0min. 1.35

Bondstrandmax. 1.85min. 0.9

PAmax. 2.0min. 1.25

PEmax. 1.6min. 1.0

Compared installed cost of a150mm (6”) 75 bar (1050 PSI)pipe system.The cost of carbon steel istaken as 100%.

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THE COST-EFFECTIVEALTERNATIVE

Carbon steel1.0

IT CAN TAKETHE HEAT

■ Maximum installed cost■ Minimum installed cost

Epoxy pipeBondstrand can be used for systems which are normallywater filled without additional passive fire protection.Fire exposure will cause the outer surface of the pipe tochar, but the inner piping is able to perform, stabilizedby the water.

Epoxy pipe with intumescent coatingFor dry services where epoxy pipe is preferred, an outerlayer of passive fire protection can be used.Intumescent coatings can be applied in the field(unreinforced) or in the factory (reinforced orunreinforced) to provide the fire endurance needed.The coating also provides very high resistance todamage and may be considered for areas where thepiping is vulnerable to impact.

Flame-retardantFlame-Retardant means the ability to retard burning andextinguish the flame once the flame source is removed.Bonstrand pipe meets rigorous requirements withrespect to flame spread and fire endurance.

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Bondstrand® and Centron® pipe systems arecost-effective solutions for high-pressure pipelinesystems for oil and gas services such as gatheringlines, subsea flow lines and water injection lines.

Bondstrand® SSLWith a new revolutionary technology ofencapsulated high-tensile steel in a GRE jacket,Bondstrand® SSL enables operating pressures up toalmost 400 bar (5750 PSI), far higher thanconventional non-metallic materials. Ideal for themost demanding applications in corrosiveenvironments including carrying crude oil, salt andsour water.

Bondstrand® 3400 and Centron®

The technically advanced filament woundconstruction of Bondstrand® 3400 andCentron® SP/SPH pipes allows for tubing andcasing with deep hole capabilities over 3 km(10.000 ft.) and operating pressures of up to245 bar (3500 PSI).

■ Fast, reliable make-up, no adhesive required■ Flow characteristics 1.5 times better than

comparable steel■ Low solids build-up and low pressure drop■ Excellent resistance to abrasion and wear■ Exceptional corrosion resistance■ Exceptional pressure and axial load capabilities

IT CAN TAKE ITBondstrand® is corrosion and chemical resistant*. It isinert to bacterial growth and does not deteriorate withage, maintaining excellent flow characteristics during thelifetime of the system. The low absolute roughness ofthe inner surface and the large cross-sectional area resultin a significantly lower pressure drop than for examplesame size Schedule 40 carbon steel. The epoxy resin/fiberglass matrix never requires cathodic protectionagainst corrosive soil conditions and stray currentelectrolysis.

* A full listing of corrosion resistance capabilities is available

QUICK-LOCK®

An adhesive-bonded joint with straight spigotand tapered bell. The integral pipe stop in theQuick-Lock bell ensures accurate laying lengthsin close tolerance piping.Available in sizes 25-400 mm (1-16 in).

TAPER/TAPERAn adhesive-bonded joint with matchingtapered male and female ends offering superiorjoint strength by controlled adhesive thickness.Available in sizes 50-1000 mm (2-40 in).

KEY-LOCK®

A self-restrained, easy to install, mechanicaljoint utilising 1, or 2 locking keys, dependingon pressure requirements. Employing oneO-ring to provide sealing.Available in sizes 50-1000 mm (2-40 in).

COIL-LOCK®

A self-restrained mechanical joint offering quickassembly with ductile spiral locking keybetween male and female. Two O-ring sealscan be easily tested at assembly.Available in sizes 50-1000 mm (2-40 in).

DOUBLE O-RINGA mechanical joint offering quick assemblybetween male and female ends. Two ”O“ ringsare employed to provide sealing. Available insizes 25-900 mm (1-36 in).

CENTRON PROPRIETARY 4 RDA 4 round threaded joint offering quickassembly between male and female ends.An ”O“ ring is employed to provide optimalsealing.Available in sizes 50-200 mm (2-8 in).An EUE 8 RD joint is also available in sizes11/2 - 41/2 in (tubing), 41/2 - 95/8 in (casing) and2-8 in (line pipe).

FLANGESOne-piece flanges and Van Stone-type flangeswith loose flange rings.Available in sizes 25-1000 mm (1-40 in).

AMERON OFFERS THE WORLD’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE SELECTION OFADHESIVE-BONDED, THREADED AND MECHANICAL JOINING SYSTEMS FORGLASSFIBER REINFORCED EPOXY (GRE) PIPE

Series Maximum Maximum Nominaloperating operating pipe sizetemperature pressure(°C) (°F) (Bar) (PSI) (mm) (inch)

Bondstrand® 121 250 75 1050 25-1000 1-40

Centron® 93 200 245 3500 50-250 2-10

Bondstrand® SSL 121 250 398 5750 200-1000 8-40

AMERON BONDSTRAND® GLASSFIBER REINFORCED EPOXY PIPE SYSTEMS

LEADING PRODUCERAmeron is a leadingproducer of Glassfiber-Reinforced Epoxy (GRE)pipe systems withmanufacturing facilities inthe Americas, Europe andAsia-Pacific. Ameron offersthe world’s mostcomprehensive line of GREpipe products for industry,oil & gas, offshore, marineand fuel handlingapplications.

CUSTOMER SUPPORTAmeron provides a highdegree of customer supportthrough a network of salesoffices, supply houses,stocking distributors andsales representatives inmore than 100 countries.This is supported by centralresearch and developmentfacilities, to meet customerrequirements.

EXPERTISE AT EVERYSTAGEAmeron offers advice atevery stage, from projectplanning to installation.With advanced software,Ameron can offer assistancein design, calculations andengineering.

Ameron field serviceengineers are available toassist the nominatedcontractor throughout theproject.

WORLDWIDE APPROVALSAmeron is committed toTotal Quality Managementand conforms to theinternational ISO 9001standard and holds manyapprovals such as API 15LRand API 15HR.

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