Today, Stopaq takes us to Oman—and one photo in particular says it all. Twenty-three people crowded into a ditch, leaning in to get a closer look at what was happening. When that many eyes are on a pipeline repair, you know it matters.
The project involved a 36-inch pipeline with extensive coating repair needs. The challenges were significant:
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Removal of existing disbonded coating (unfortunately, I don't know what coating was failing).
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The need for a repair material fully compatible with the remaining, properly bonded coating.
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Performance under harsh conditions, including UV exposure, high ambient temperatures, and constant exposure to sand.
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A strong preference from the pipeline owner for an environmentally friendly, hazard-free solution.
That’s a tall order—but Stopaq Wrappingband CZH with Outerwrap PVC checked every box… and then some.
Why It Worked
The solution required no preheating, no special tools, and no primers. Surface preparation was straightforward: an St2–St3 wire brush finish was sufficient. There was no need for extensive dust removal, and concerns about salt or bacterial contamination were eliminated.
From a safety and performance standpoint, the benefits were clear:
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No health or safety hazards
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Fully compatible with existing, properly bonded pipe coating
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Inert to aging and weathering during application
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Resistant to UV exposure and extreme environmental conditions
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Fast, easy application with reduced cycle times
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Immediate backfill allowed
What began as a massive problem—a pipeline coating failing in many locations—was ultimately solved in the simplest reasonable way.
Wrappingband CZH and Outerwrap turned a complex challenge into a clean, efficient repair.
Go Stopaq!
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