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SmartPad System Blog: Non-Metallic Pipe Supports, CUPS Mitigation & Corrosion Protection on Onshore and Offshore Facilities, including FPSOs
Welcome to the SmartPad System Blog, where we deliver expert insights on non-metallic pipe supports—focusing on the SmartPad System, CUPS (corrosion under pipe supports), and pipe corrosion protection. Find practical guidance for onshore and offshore environments, including FSOs: design best practices, installation tips, material selection, economic studies, and proven field performance.
Case Study: SmartPad System Cuts Corrosion Risk and Noise on a Gulf of Mexico Offshore Platform
In 2019, a Gulf of Mexico operator replaced selected steel-on-steel pipe supports with the RedLineIPS SmartPad System to combat corrosion under pipe supports (CUPS) and ...
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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 ...
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SmartPads vs. the Myths: FRP Pipe Support and CUPS Protection ​
Discover how the SmartPad System debunks FRP myths, prevents corrosion, and offers long-lasting, cost-saving pipe support solutions.
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