Category: Pipe Corrosion

Aerial view of an FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) vessel with callouts for flare, holding tanks, processing plant, helipad, and living quarters at sea.

Suitability of the SmartPad System for FPSO and Offshore Platforms

Offshore platforms and FPSOs push pipe supports to their limits—constant wetting, tight crevices, and micro-movement drive Corrosion Under Pipe Supports (CUPS), vibration, and fatigue. This article explains why those conditions form and shows how the RedLineIPS SmartPad System from Cogbill Construction—a contoured FRP saddle with a bonded closed-cell Hydroseal gasket…
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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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Corroded industrial pipe with rust damage in a refinery setting.

Non-Metallic Corrosion Prevention

In corrosive environments, such as chemical plants and refineries, leaks in industrial piping systems are a significant concern. This article explores the challenges of traditional metallic supports and highlights composite solutions, like those from RedLineIPS, which resist corrosion and extend the lifespan of pipelines. Learn how composite supports and non-metallic…
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Cogbill RedLineIPS SmartPad System Installed in Chemical Plant

SmartPad System – Protecting Pipes from CUPS Corrosion

The RedLineIPS SmartPad System, developed by Cogbill and currently pending patent approval, offers a groundbreaking solution to combat the pervasive issue of corrosion in industrial piping systems, specifically at pipe support points, commonly referred to as "Corrosion Under Pipe Supports" (CUPS) or "Corrosion Under Supports" (CUS)
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RedLineIPS Non-Metallic Piping Products

FRP’s Role in Pipe Supports and Corrosion Protection

In the world of industrial materials, Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) stands out as a true marvel. Often referred to as fiber-reinforced polymer, FRP is a composite material created from a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers like glass, carbon, or aramid. Its unique properties make it indispensable across a variety of industries,…
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Corroded Pipe & Metal Support

Corrosion Under Pipe Support (CUPS)

Corrosion Under Pipe Supports (CUPS) is a common and often overlooked issue in industrial piping systems, leading to significant structural damage and potential system failures. This type of corrosion occurs at the points where pipes rest on their supports, and is exacerbated by factors such as friction, trapped moisture, contact…
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