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Oil & gas transmission
External corrosion protection for new lines, field joints and recoat projects.
Polyurea pipeline rehabilitation
Give aging pipelines a second life.
Spray-applied polyurea seals corroded, leaking and worn pipe inside and out, and the line is back in service in hours, not weeks. We help contractors start spraying it and help pipeline owners find crews who can.
- Equipment, training & materials for applicators
- Trained applicators for owners & engineers
- Backed by ArmorThane, making polyurea since 1989
Secondsto gel, so crews build thickness on vertical and overhead pipe
Hoursnot weeks, to put a coated line back in service
Seamlessone continuous membrane across welds and fittings
1989the year ArmorThane started formulating polyurea
Part of the ArmorThane polyurea network
The rehab coating that sets before the job gets old.
Polyurea is sprayed hot through a plural-component gun and cures almost on contact. That speed, plus real flexibility, is why it has become a go-to system for pipe that can't be out of service for long.
Fast return to service
Fast-set systems gel in seconds, so crews build full thickness in one visit and lines go back online quickly.
A real corrosion barrier
Seals steel, ductile iron and concrete from the water, soil, chemicals and oxygen that eat pipe.
Moves with the pipe
High elongation lets the coating ride through thermal cycling and ground movement without cracking.
Inside, outside or both
External coatings, internal linings, field joints, culverts and fittings from one material family.
Built for abrasion, impact and rough backfill
Tough enough for grit, slurry and rocky soil, where thin-film coatings wear through. See where crews are putting it to work.
Applications
Where pipeline polyurea earns its keep.
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Water & wastewater mains
Internal linings that stop leaks and restore flow in large-diameter pipe.
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Culverts & storm drains
Rehab corroded metal and concrete culverts without digging them up.
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Internal pipe linings
Spin-cast and hand-sprayed linings for steel and ductile iron pipe.
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Industrial & process piping
Chemical-resistant coatings for plant piping, racks and supports.
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Trenchless rehabilitation
Line the pipe that is already in the ground and skip the excavation.
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Repair & replacement
Coat replacement sections, fittings and tie-ins before they go back in the ground.
Have a line in mind?
Tell us the pipe, the size and the service. We'll point you to the right system.
Start hereWhichever side of the pipe you're on, start here.
Start spraying pipeline coatings
Add a high-value specialty to your business, or launch one from scratch, with the equipment, materials and training behind ArmorThane applicators.
- Turnkey spray rigs and proportioners
- Hands-on applicator training
- Pipeline-grade polyurea shipped to you
- Help winning your first jobs
Get a pipeline coated
Tell us about the line and we'll connect you with a trained applicator who sprays this kind of work.
- Oil & gas, water, culvert and industrial pipe
- Internal linings and external coatings
- Help choosing a system and thickness
- Repair, rehab and new construction
From first message to first pass.
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Tell us what you need
About a minute on the form: your project, or the business you want to build.
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Talk with a specialist
A pipeline coating specialist follows up to understand the pipe, the service and the goal.
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Get equipped or matched
Contractors get rig, training and material options. Owners get connected with a trained applicator.
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Spray and go
The coating goes on, cures fast, and the line goes back into service.
Coating estimator
Size up a pipeline job in seconds.
Plug in a line and see the surface area, the material it takes and what the job could be worth at your rate.
Surface area6,283sq ft
Polyurea needed282gallons incl. 20% loss
Drum sets (A+B)3110 gal per set
Coverage22sq ft per gallon
Pipe per set390linear ft per drum set
Job value at your rate$56,549
Planning numbers only. Real coverage depends on surface profile, spray technique, the system you choose and overspray.
Why crews switch from slow-cure coatings.
Spray polyurea
Conventional epoxy & tape
Cure
Gels in seconds; handle and inspect quickly
Hours to days between coats and before service
Build
Full thickness in one multi-pass visit
Multiple thin coats or overlapping wraps
Flexibility
High elongation that rides through movement
Rigid films can crack; tapes can disbond at overlaps
Seams
Monolithic, no seams or laps
Overlaps and edges that can let water in
Weather window
Cures across a wide temperature range
Slows or stalls in cold and damp conditions
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FAQ
Questions we hear every week.
Don't see yours? Send it over and a pipeline coating specialist will answer it directly.
Ask a specialistWhat is a polyurea pipeline coating?
Polyurea is a two-component, fast-setting elastomer that is spray-applied with plural-component equipment. It forms a seamless, flexible membrane on steel, ductile iron and concrete pipe, sealing the surface from water, soil, chemicals and abrasion. It can be applied to the outside of a line, as an internal lining, or both.
Can polyurea be sprayed inside a pipe?
Yes. Internal linings are one of the most common pipeline rehab uses. Larger diameters can be sprayed by hand from inside the pipe; smaller lines use spin-cast or robotic spray heads that travel down the bore. Proper surface preparation and moisture control matter more than anything else.
How fast does a coated line go back into service?
Fast-set polyurea gels in seconds and builds full thickness in a single multi-pass application, so lines often return to service the same day or the next, depending on the system, the service and the owner's inspection requirements.
What does it take to start spraying pipeline coatings?
A plural-component proportioner and spray gun, a way to power and heat it (often a trailer or truck-mounted rig), surface-prep equipment, training, and a supply of pipeline-grade material. The ArmorThane team can walk you through rig options, hands-on training and materials sized to the work you want to chase.
Do you provide training and equipment?
Yes. Through the ArmorThane network you can get spray rigs, materials and hands-on applicator training, plus marketing support once you start bidding pipeline work.
How do I find an applicator for my pipeline project?
Use the form on this page and choose "I need a pipeline coated". Tell us the pipe type, size and location and we will connect you with a trained applicator for that kind of work.
Let's talk pipe
Ready to put polyurea on pipe?
Tell us what you're working on. We'll take it from there.