Pipeline and Field Joint Coatings

Element's comprehensive testing capabilities help you validate coating performance across multiple critical parameters. We conduct thorough evaluations, including holiday detection to identify coating discontinuities, peel strength and adhesion testing to confirm proper bonding, and cathodic disbondment to assess protection under current flows. Additional specialized tests include water immersion resistance, lap shear strength, impact and indentation resistance, and flexibility - all crucial for predicting real-world performance. 

• Holiday detection for coating integrity 

• Peel strength and adhesion testing 

• Water immersion resistance 

• Lap shear resistance measurement 

• Cathodic disbondment evaluation 

• Impact resistance testing 

• Indentation resistance 

• Flexibility assessment 

Element tests a comprehensive range of pipeline and field joint coating materials to ensure optimal protection for your assets. Our expertise covers everything from traditional hot-applied bituminous tapes to advanced three-layer coating systems, ensuring we can validate the performance of virtually any coating solution you implement. We specialize in testing materials designed for the most challenging offshore and onshore environments.

• Hot-Applied Bituminous Tapes 

• Cold-Applied Polymeric Tapes 

• Petrolatum and Wax Tapes 

• Polyethylenes (PE) and Polypropylenes (PP) 

• Heat-Shrinkable Sleeves 

• Fusion-Bonded Epoxies (FBE) 

• Liquid Epoxies and Polyurethanes (PUR) 

• Flame-Sprayed Polyolefins 

• Three-Layer Coating Systems (3LPE, 3LPP, 3LPO) 

Element's methodical approach to pipeline coating validation ensures comprehensive quality assessment throughout your project lifecycle. We conduct testing at every critical phase, from initial application procedure specification through pre-qualification trials (PQT) and pre-production trials (PPT). Our experts develop detailed inspection and testing plans that clearly differentiate between quality assurance and quality control requirements, ensuring your coating solutions meet all performance criteria.

• Application procedure specification development 

• Pre-qualification trial (PQT) testing 

• Pre-production trial (PPT) evaluation 

• Comprehensive inspection and testing plans 

• Quality assurance versus quality control assessments 

• Testing to ISO 21809 standards 

• Full project lifecycle coverage 

• Customized testing protocols 

As field joint specialists, we understand that welded areas represent the most vulnerable points in your pipeline infrastructure. Our targeted testing focuses on validating that your field joint coatings—applied on offshore lay vessels during pipeline assembly—can withstand the unique challenges of subsea environments. We leverage our combined expertise in welding, non-destructive testing (NDT), and coatings to deliver truly comprehensive evaluations that address every aspect of field joint protection. 

Element utilizes the latest equipment and technology solutions specifically designed for pipeline and field joint coating evaluation. Our advanced testing capabilities allow us to simulate the extreme environmental conditions your pipelines will face, from subsea pressure to temperature fluctuations. This technology-forward approach ensures all coating performance data accurately reflects real-world scenarios your assets will encounter throughout their operational life.