PIPE SAVER® Rock Shield helps maintain
cathodic flow in natural gas and oil pipelines. The durable plastic mesh is wrapped around
the pipe to protect against debris and rock damage during back filling and against
problems that certain soil conditions can cause after pipe is installed.
PIPE SAVER products give maximum
protection, which minimizes holidays that can cause corrosion.
Three
grades of PIPE SAVER are available to meet your protection needs. PIPE
SAVER is available
in convenient 5' x 100' rolls.
PIPE SAVER Rock
Shield benefits
- Absorbs impact of uneven back fill.
- Protects pipe coating from protruding rocks in trench.
- Minimizes abrasion of coating from pipe movement
underground.
- Protects pipe during future excavations.
- Is unaffected by temperature extremes and wet weather.
- Maintains cathodic protection without inhibiting cathodic
flow.
- Cushions against concrete weights.
- Cuts with a utility knife.
- Is easy to install.
Properties
| Parameter |
PIPE SAVER
100
XB 2970
square |
PIPE SAVER 200
XB 2610
square |
PIPE SAVER 300
XB 2620
diamond |
Standard Roll Size
feet (meters) |
5' x 100'
(1.5 x 30) |
5' x 100'
(1.5 x 30) |
5' x 100'
(1.5 x 30) |
Nominal Thickness
inches (mm) |
.140
(3.56) |
.162
(4.11) |
.160
(4.06) |
Nominal Weight
lbs per M sq ft
(gm per sq meter) |
140
(684.18) |
157
(767.26) |
155
(757.49) |
ASTM G13
Impact Resistance |
Passed |
Passed |
Passed |
ASTM G17
Penetration of
Resistance of
pipeline coatings |
Passed |
Passed |
Passed |
Installation
For pipe diameters less than 22
inches:
- Unroll material parallel to the pipe and wrap around pipe.
- Fasten with tape, buckles or cable ties.
For pipe diameters greater than 22
inches:
- Sheets need to be precut to match pipe circumference.
- Wrap sheets around pipe width.
- Fasten with tape, buckles or cable ties
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