Pipe protection products act as a barrier, shielding the vulnerable areas of the pipeline from external factors that can cause damage or compromise its integrity. Thread protectors are specifically designed to cover and safeguard pipe threads, preventing corrosion, contamination, and physical damage. On the other hand, bumper rings provide added protection to the pipe ends, reducing the risk of impact damage during handling and transportation.
The choice of materials for pipe protection products is crucial in ensuring their effectiveness. The combination of plastic and resin offers excellent durability and resistance to various environmental elements, such as moisture, UV rays, and chemicals. This ensures that the pipe protection products can withstand the rigors of transportation and storage, providing reliable and long-lasting protection for the pipelines.
Investing in high-quality pipe protection products is a proactive measure that can save both time and money in the long run. By safeguarding your pipes during transportation and storage, you can prevent costly repairs, replacements, and downtime due to pipe damage. Additionally, the extended lifespan of the pipeline enables it to maintain optimal functionality, ensuring the efficient flow of water, oil, or gas without any leaks or operational disruptions.
Plastic Pipe Protection Products
Thread protectors are frequently used in the oil and gas industry to protect pipes from damage. They can be made from metal (which can be cleaned and reused) or plastic (which is usually collected for either reuse or recycling). One of the major benefits of using protectors is that of preventing thread damage and corrosion of the pipes as they lay in transit or storage. While thread protectors are used to protect your pipes, it is important to remember that they need care, too. For starters, plastic protectors are generally resistant to high temperatures. However, one should be sure not to store them at temperatures above 550°C, which could damage them by causing them to melt.
Why A Resin And Plastic Mixture Is A Good Option For Protectors
There are many benefits to be had from using plastic pipe protectors that are made from a plastic and resin mixture due in large part to plastic’s natural stability and durability, as well as the properties of urea-formaldehyde resin. Resin’s benefits include volume resistance, tensile strength, and low water absorption, all of which provide better protection. Combined with the attributes of resin, plastic thread protectors can last a very long time and can be re-used if necessary. The urea-formaldehyde resin helps to strengthen an already strong plastic thread protector further. In addition to increased durability and strength, one need not worry about corrosion with plastic protectors, as sometimes happens with metal protectors.
Plastic thread protectors with resin also provide much-needed elasticity and stability that help provide better protection. The combination allows easy molding into complex shapes while offering a smooth finish. This is particularly great for space rings that help stop pipes from knocking against each other during storage or transit.
What To Look For When Buying Plastic Pipe Protection Products
When buying plastic pipe protectors, ensure you go with those available from a company that can verify the mixture used to make it, as well as guarantee quality. A reputable supplier can answer any questions you may have, as well as supply your orders correctly and on time. For space rings, also known as bumper rings, ensure that rings are slightly undersized for a snug fit. Also, you should be careful to buy three rings per pipe length – one for each end and another for the middle – for them to be effective in stopping pipes from bumping against each other.
Altogether, MSI Pipe Protection Technologies uses no less than the best materials and has a full range of the durable, effective products you need to keep your workplace safe, your costs efficient, and your business successful. Contact us today for more information about our products.