InduMar Products, Inc. articles

A buried steel pipeline with flanged transitions exhibited coating failure due to environmental factors, incompatible materials, and poor surface preparation. StopCor was selected as a cold-applied, surface-tolerant viscoelastic wrap system capable of fully encapsulating the flange and adjoining pipe while conforming to complex geometries. StopCorr™ Paste and Seal were applied to fasteners and gaps, followed by P

Omnitronic S.A. has successfully employed the viscoelastic wrap StopCorr to remediate failing shrink sleeves previously installed on girth welds of an Argentinian pipeline. StopCorr provides effective corrosion resistance, ease of handling, and rapid application, significantly reducing installation labor and time.

During pre-startup testing at a petrochemical facility along the Gulf Coast, operators identified multiple leaks in a 6" stainless steel raw material intake manifold. The defects-located along the pipe body and in the heat-affected zones of tee welds-were determined to be the result of stainless steel cracking. With commissioning imminent, the asset owner required an immediate, non-invasive solution that could deliver mechanical reinforcement, chemical resistance, and leak sealing under press

A remote South American mining operation identified extensive failure in HDPE external coatings across multiple pipe segments of 14" OD API 5L Grade B. Surface contamination and mechanical stress compromised the original protective coating, exposing the pipe to external corrosion risks. A total of 160 feet required remediation across nine separate locations, each at varying elevations. The StopCorr repair system, inclu

A crude oil manufacturing site in Colombia experienced high C02 levels causing significant corrosion, leading to leaks and operational limitations. The project required a fast, cost-effective repair solution that could seal the leaks, provide mechanical strength, and minimize operational disruptions.

A produced water system operated in West Texas was experiencing accelerated internal degradation across multiple fittings-primarily elbows-due to high-solids loading and turbulent flow. Wall losses as high as 62% were confirmed via radiographic imaging. To prevent through-wall failure while deferring costly replacement InduMar`s WRC composite paste provided wear resistance while an overwrap with the Stop It fi

A recent repair on a 10-inch steel pipeline in North Texas addressed corrosion and mechanical vulnerabilities at the critical soil-to-air transition zone-an area highly susceptible to coating damage and environmental exposure. StopCorr was applied to encapsulate the pipe, delivering self-healing corrosion protection, while BoreShield ARO I

An upstream crude oil pipeline in the UAE required additional protection following the discovery of widespread coating failure and external corrosion. To restore long-term integrity and protect against both corrosion and surface damage during future excavations, a dual-layer system was deployed, utilizing StopCorr1- for corrosion mitigation and BoreShield ARO® II for abrasion and impact resistance.

A new pipeline construction project in Oklahoma required a horizontal directionally drilled (HDD) bore to allow installation of the pipeline under a creek bed. In such situations, girth welds associated with the field assembly of the pipeline must be coated and protected from mechanical damage through interactions with roller cradles and rocks/aggregate within the bore.

During an offshore decommissioning project, 4" carbon steel natural gas pipelines displayed significant external corrosion, including wall loss and active pinhole leaks. These defects posed a critical barrier to the decommissioning sequences, specifically, the pipes could not be pressure-tested, pigged, flushed, or plugged until the leaks were resolved. Due to the widespread degradation, a temporary composite reinforcement was deemed the safest and most effective solution. To address the issu