Corrosion prevention solutions for oil and natural gas pipelines

Since 1949 the Trenton Corporation has offered wax-based corrosion protection products which support cathodic protection of pipelines:

Wax-Tape - Solutions for protecting pipelines

• Trenton Wax-Tape #1– the bestselling belowground tape remains pliable and supports cathodic protection, even with wet or irregular surfaces.
• Trenton Wax-Tape #2 – the aboveground tape hardens to protect against weather conditions. Excellent for above ground pipe, bridge crossings, vaults and other surfaces, whether straight or irregular.

Primers & Mastics - The primers penetrate surface rust in preparation for the application of the Wax-Tapes.

• Wax Primer (Brown)
• Wax Primer (White)
• Temcoat & Temcoat 3000
• Fill-Putty

Innercoat & Guard-Wrap - The combination of Innercoat hot-applied wax and Guard-Wrap wrapper is an ideal system for new service installations, field patching, weld cutbacks and pipeline reconditioning.

Outerwraps - When conditions indicate that more mechanical protection is required, Trenton offers a range of outerwraps to meet the needs of each situation.

Casing Filling

• Fill-Coat #1 – Full-service installation with Trenton's 6000 gallon tank trucks.
• Fill-Coat #2 – Designed to be installed cold out of a 55 gallon drum for small quantity requirements. It remains in a firm gel consistency at ground temperatures commonly found in normal pipeline operations.

Trenton’s corrosion prevention system is as easy as:

1. Prepare Surface: Use a wire brush to clean off loose rust and dirt.

2. Apply Primer: Rubbing the primer penetrates surface rust and displaces moisture, thereby prepares the surface for wax tape application. 

3. Apply-Wax Tape: Wrap the appropriate Wax-Tape to the pipe, then press to remove air.

4. Apply Overwrap (optional) for added protection against those mechanical annoyances like industrial weed cutters or soil stress.

Learn more about Trenton's corrosion protection systems.

Photos courtesy of Trenton Corporation.

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