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Non-Metallic Piping Products

Industrial SmartPad installed on a process pipe using two SmartBands placed one inch from each edge to prevent moisture ingress.

The Mechanics of Edge Stability: Why SmartPad Edges Stay Sealed Under Real-World Stress

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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 from “wing-gapping,” SmartPads use precision 1:1 molding and continuous-strand glass reinforcement to ensure a watertight seal. Learn how the HydroSeal Gasket and deliberate “one-inch” band placement create a maintenance-free static lock that adapts to thermal expansion and industrial vibration

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SmartPad pipe supports installed on a red industrial piping system with elbows, flanges, and a rising stem valve resting on structural beams

Case Study: SmartPad System Cuts Corrosion Risk and Noise on a Gulf of Mexico Offshore Platform

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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 reduce noise. The non-metallic interface—FRP saddle, bonded Hydroseal closed-cell gasket, and SmartBands—seals out brine, breaks galvanic continuity, and cushions micro-movement. Installed cold on live lines, the assemblies are easy to reopen for quick visual checks. After four years, treated locations showed no active corrosion, fewer paint touch-ups, and 6–10 dB(A) local noise reductions versus nearby untreated supports; crews also reported faster inspections and no hot-work permits. Adoption expanded platform-wide, and performance continues to be tracked as the first set passes six years in service.

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Pipe on steel beams with a RedLineIPS SmartPad strapped by two black composite bands; nearby support shows orange-brown corrosion buildup.

RedLineIPS SmartPad System Stops CUPS on FPSOs & Offshore Platforms

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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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