Reliable Pipeline Integrity Starts with Superior Coating Solutions
Steel pipelines rely on high-performance protective coatings to maintain long-term integrity. During factory coating, pipe ends are deliberately left uncoated—unless mechanical connections like flanges are used. This exposed area, known as the coating cutback, is essential for field welding but also represents a high-risk zone for corrosion and damage.
These field joints are often the most vulnerable part of the pipeline system. Ensuring seamless integration between factory-applied coatings and field-applied materials is crucial to maintain a continuous corrosion barrier. Incompatibility at this junction can compromise the entire protective system.