High Performance Composite Coating (HPCC) is an advanced composite system that represents the latest development in anti-corrosion systems. The product consists of fusion bonded epoxy, polyolefin adhesive and tough polyethylene.

HPCC is designed to protect buried oil and gas pipelines in environments where superior mechanical protection, moisture and corrosion resistance and high operating performance characteristics are required.

Long Term Corrosion Protection
The FBE component of HPCC provides excellent adhesion to steel, thereby providing superior long term corrosion resistance and protection of pipelines operating up to 85°C. The superior adhesion properties of the FBE also provides excellent resistance to cathodic disbondment which reduces the cost of cathodic protection during the operation of the pipeline.

Fused Monolithic Coating System
The unique application process of HPCC provides a fused, monolithic profile that prevents delamination and loss of adhesion. During construction, the system demonstrates excellent field handling and flexibility characteristics, thus minimizing construction installation costs.

Very Good Mechanical Protection
HPCC provides excellent uniform coverage of the weld bead profile, thus preventing “tenting” and weaknesses in the coating cross-section. The polyethylene component protects the pipeline during transportation, thereby, reducing costly repairs while also providing added in-ground protection against shear forces, chemicals and abrasive soil conditions.

Flexible Solutions
Advanced manufacturing techniques allow the HPCC System to be customized to your specific project. The system can be applied to various pipe diameters from 400 mm (16”) to over 1220 mm (48”). HPCC Systems can also be applied in a wide range of thicknesses to cost effectively meet unique project specifications and performance requirements.

Global Availability
Bredero Shaw has a network of 27 coating plants strategically located across 6 continents to minimize pipe transportation costs. HPCC can be manufactured in a single plant or in multiple coating plants to improve project logistics. High capacity within the Bredero Shaw plant network allows the client to benefit from single source advantages, ultimately providing more cost effective management of pipe coating needs.