Category: Metallic Piping Accessories

Corroded steel reinforcement pad around a branch connection on a process pipe, showing rust and pitting at the weld line.

Reinforcement Pad Corrosion: Why Repads Fail and How to Design Them to Last

Reinforcement pads (“repads”) are installed to make branch connections and nozzles stronger—but in the real world they often become some of the worst corrosion hot spots on the line. Tight crevices, difficult coating transitions, wet insulation, and galvanic couples can turn a repad into a prime location for CUI and…
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Industrial pipe reducers from RedLineIPS including eccentric and concentric types for managing pipe diameter transitions

Pipe Reducers: A Technical Overview

Pipe reducers play a vital role in industrial piping systems, helping regulate flow, pressure, and the transition between different pipe sizes. Essential to industries like oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation, reducers ensure efficiency and reliability in fluid dynamics. In this article, we cover the types, functions, and manufacturing…
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Reinforcement pads in various shapes used in piping systems, showing how they fit around pipes for structural support and protection.

The Evolution of Reinforcement Pad Design in Industrial Piping

The evolution of reinforcement pad (Repad) design has significantly advanced industrial piping systems. Originally basic metal reinforcements, Repads now feature custom designs and high-performance materials like composite materials and advanced alloys for enhanced strength, corrosion resistance, and adaptability in various environments. With the integration of technologies such as Finite Element…
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