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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.
Suitability of the SmartPad System for New Construction and Maintenance Projects
SmartPads are designed to reduce corrosion under pipe supports (CUPS) across the full lifecycle—from new construction to maintenance retrofits. This article explains why supports corrode ...
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The Mechanics of Edge Stability: Why SmartPad Edges Stay Sealed Under Real-World Stress
Stop Corrosion Under Pipe Supports (CUPS) with the SmartPad system, a dynamic mechanical assembly engineered for edge stability. Unlike standard cut FRP pads that suffer ...
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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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