RedLineIPS SmartPad System Stops CUPS on FPSOs & Offshore Platforms
Corrosion Under Pipe Supports (CUPS) is a hidden offshore threat—especially on FPSOs and fixed platforms where salt spray, washdowns, and constant micro-movement keep moisture trapped at pipe/support contacts. The RedLineIPS SmartPad System replaces steel-on-steel with a sealed, non-metallic interface: a contoured FRP saddle, bonded closed-cell Hydroseal gasket, and composite SmartBands with square-tooth buckles. This cold-work solution installs on live lines without welding, drilling, or epoxy, blocks brine films that drive crevice, UDC, MIC, and pitting, and breaks galvanic paths to support steel. Preset band tension delivers consistent gasket compression, while “lift–look–re-band” inspections take minutes and reduce reliance on UT/EMAT/RT at height. The result: fewer leaks and fires, less vibration and noise, better coating longevity, and lower lifecycle cost across offshore topsides.
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