BONDSTRAND GLASSFIBER REINFORCED ®

EPOXY (GRE) PIPE SYSTEMS

The many advantages of Ameron
Glassfiber Reinforced Epoxy (GRE)
pipe systems

Durable and corrosion resistant

Ameron GRE piping is inert to internal
corrosion from chemicals, crude oil,

INDUSTRY
residues, injection water and bacteria.
Similarly it resists exterior corrosion even
in aggressive environments. Cathodic
protection is not required.

Lightweight – easy to install

GRE pipe systems, being just a quarter to
an eighth the weight of comparable steel
pipe, are easy to install without the need
of heavy equipment.

OIL AND GAS

Reduced costs
The installation cost of GRE pipe systems
are typically 80% of the costs of carbon
steel. The corrosion resistance and
resistance to UV light reduce the
maintenance costs for both above-
ground and buried pipelines. The smooth
internal surface reduces the head loss
resulting in lower pump energy
consumption.

OFFSHORE
Ameron Glassfiber Reinforced Epoxy
(GRE) pipe systems – the cost
effective alternative

Ameron Glassfiber Reinforced Epoxy

(GRE) pipe systems represent the cost-
effective alternative to corrosion-prone
metallic piping and non-reinforced
thermoplastics. Reduced installation and
maintenance costs, longer service life and
the ease of relocation are just a few of
the advantages of the glassfiber piping
MARINE

technology. OUTSTANDING BENEFITS

Complete piping systems ■ DURABLE AND CORROSION RESISTANT
Ameron offers more than just pipe Longer service life
segments. Complete piping systems in a
variety of diameters and pressures for
■ LIGHTWEIGHT – EASY TO INSTALL
many different application areas are
No need for heavy equipment
available. Including a choice of joint
systems, such as adhesive-bonded,
■ REDUCED COSTS
FUEL HANDLING

mechanical as well as threaded joint

systems and flanges.
Ameron glassfiber reinforced epoxy
piping is available in diameters up to
1000 mm (40 inch), pressure classes up to
245 bar (3500 PSI) and standard lengths
up to 12 m (40-feet).
Less than schedule 80 carbon steel
Does not require protective coatings
■ ELECTRICALLY SHIELDED
When grounded properly, prevents excessive accumulation
of static electricity
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Duplex
max. 3.0 IT CAN TAKE IT
min. 1.35
max. 2.0
min. 1.25 Bondstrand® is corrosion and chemical resistant*. It is
PE inert to bacterial growth and does not deteriorate with
max. 1.6
Bondstrand min. 1.0 age, maintaining excellent flow characteristics during the
max. 1.85
min. 0.9 lifetime of the system. The low absolute roughness of
the inner surface and the large cross-sectional area result
BONDSTRAND® in a significantly lower pressure drop than for example
THE COST-EFFECTIVE Carbon steel same size Schedule 40 carbon steel. The epoxy resin/
ALTERNATIVE 1.0 fiberglass matrix never requires cathodic protection
Compared installed cost of a against corrosive soil conditions and stray current
150mm (6”) 75 bar (1050 PSI) electrolysis.
pipe system.
The cost of carbon steel is ■ Maximum installed cost * A full listing of corrosion resistance capabilities is available
taken as 100%. ■ Minimum installed cost

IT CAN TAKE
WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS THE PRESSURE
Bondstrand® and Centron® pipe systems are
Our corrosion-resistant pipe systems can be used in cost-effective solutions for high-pressure pipeline
a wide range of applications. From general systems for oil and gas services such as gathering
industrial services and oil & gas, to offshore, marine lines, subsea flow lines and water injection lines.
and fuel handling. Also special pipe systems were
designed for fire protection and caissons for Bondstrand® SSL
offshore platforms. With a new revolutionary technology of
Typical application areas are: encapsulated high-tensile steel in a GRE jacket,
Bondstrand® SSL enables operating pressures up to
INDUSTRY almost 400 bar (5750 PSI), far higher than
● Chemical processing conventional non-metallic materials. Ideal for the
most demanding applications in corrosive
● Corrosive liquid transmission
environments including carrying crude oil, salt and
● Desalination sour water.
● District heating
● Fire water / fire protection Bondstrand® 3400 and Centron®
The technically advanced filament wound
● Food, medical and cosmetic applications
construction of Bondstrand® 3400 and
● Steam condensate return Centron® SP/SPH pipes allows for tubing and
● General water service casing with deep hole capabilities over 3 km
● Brine transmission (10.000 ft.) and operating pressures of up to
245 bar (3500 PSI).
OIL & GAS
● Flow lines ■ Fast, reliable make-up, no adhesive required
● Oil & gas gathering ■ Flow characteristics 1.5 times better than
● Oil & gas transmission comparable steel
■ Low solids build-up and low pressure drop
● Water injection and separation
■ Excellent resistance to abrasion and wear
● Salt water disposal ■ Exceptional corrosion resistance
● Water transmission ■ Exceptional pressure and axial load capabilities
● Tubing & casing
● Fire water / fire protection
OFFSHORE
● Cooling water
IT CAN TAKE
● Fire water / fire protection THE HEAT
● Produced water
Epoxy pipe
● Potable water Bondstrand can be used for systems which are normally
● Drainage water filled without additional passive fire protection.
● Sewerage Fire exposure will cause the outer surface of the pipe to
● Caissons / column piping char, but the inner piping is able to perform, stabilized
by the water.
MARINE
● Ballast Epoxy pipe with intumescent coating
● Cargo For dry services where epoxy pipe is preferred, an outer
layer of passive fire protection can be used.
● Crude oil washdown Intumescent coatings can be applied in the field
● Effluent (unreinforced) or in the factory (reinforced or
● Fire water / fire protection unreinforced) to provide the fire endurance needed.
● Inert gas transmission The coating also provides very high resistance to
damage and may be considered for areas where the
● Sanitary service
piping is vulnerable to impact.
● Vent
FUEL HANDLING Flame-retardant
Flame-Retardant means the ability to retard burning and
● Fuel depots extinguish the flame once the flame source is removed.
● Jet fuel handling Bonstrand pipe meets rigorous requirements with
● Service stations respect to flame spread and fire endurance.

LEADING PRODUCER
Ameron is a leading
producer of Glassfiber-
Reinforced Epoxy (GRE)
pipe systems with
manufacturing facilities in
the Americas, Europe and
Asia-Pacific. Ameron offers
the world’s most
comprehensive line of GRE
pipe products for industry,
oil & gas, offshore, marine
and fuel handling
applications.
AMERON OFFERS THE WORLD’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE SELECTION OF
ADHESIVE-BONDED, THREADED AND MECHANICAL JOINING SYSTEMS FOR
GLASSFIBER REINFORCED EPOXY (GRE) PIPE
QUICK-LOCK®
An adhesive-bonded joint with straight spigot
and tapered bell. The integral pipe stop in the
Quick-Lock bell ensures accurate laying lengths
in close tolerance piping.
Available in sizes 25-400 mm (1-16 in).
TAPER/TAPER
An adhesive-bonded joint with matching
tapered male and female ends offering superior
joint strength by controlled adhesive thickness.
Available in sizes 50-1000 mm (2-40 in).

CUSTOMER SUPPORT KEY-LOCK®

A self-restrained, easy to install, mechanical
Ameron provides a high joint utilising 1, or 2 locking keys, depending
degree of customer support on pressure requirements. Employing one
through a network of sales O-ring to provide sealing.
offices, supply houses, Available in sizes 50-1000 mm (2-40 in).
stocking distributors and
sales representatives in COIL-LOCK®
more than 100 countries. A self-restrained mechanical joint offering quick
assembly with ductile spiral locking key
This is supported by central between male and female. Two O-ring seals
research and development can be easily tested at assembly.
facilities, to meet customer Available in sizes 50-1000 mm (2-40 in).
requirements.
DOUBLE O-RING
EXPERTISE AT EVERY A mechanical joint offering quick assembly
STAGE between male and female ends. Two ”O“ rings
Ameron offers advice at are employed to provide sealing. Available in
sizes 25-900 mm (1-36 in).
every stage, from project
planning to installation.
With advanced software, CENTRON PROPRIETARY 4 RD
A 4 round threaded joint offering quick
Ameron can offer assistance assembly between male and female ends.
in design, calculations and An ”O“ ring is employed to provide optimal
engineering. sealing.
Available in sizes 50-200 mm (2-8 in).
An EUE 8 RD joint is also available in sizes
Ameron field service 11/2 - 41/2 in (tubing), 41/2 - 95/8 in (casing) and
engineers are available to 2-8 in (line pipe).
assist the nominated
contractor throughout the
FLANGES
project. One-piece flanges and Van Stone-type flanges
with loose flange rings.
WORLDWIDE APPROVALS Available in sizes 25-1000 mm (1-40 in).
Ameron is committed to
Total Quality Management
and conforms to the
international ISO 9001
standard and holds many
approvals such as API 15LR AMERON BONDSTRAND® GLASSFIBER REINFORCED EPOXY PIPE SYSTEMS
and API 15HR.
Series Maximum Maximum Nominal
operating operating pipe size
temperature pressure
(°C) (°F) (Bar) (PSI) (mm) (inch)
®
Bondstrand 121 250 75 1050 25-1000 1-40

Centron® 93 200 245 3500 50-250 2-10

Bondstrand® SSL 121 250 398 5750 200-1000 8-40

Fiberglass-Composite Pipe

Group Headquarters U.S.A. Europe Asia

Ameron International
Fiberglass-Composite Pipe Division
9720 Cypresswood Drive, Suite 325
Houston, Texas 77070, U.S.A.
Phone: +1 832 912 8282
Fax: +1 832 912 9393
E-mail: marcom@ameronfpd.com
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U.S.A.
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Fax: +1 940 569 2764
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Fiberglass-Composite Pipe
P.O. Box 6
4190 CA Geldermalsen
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 345 587 587
Fax: +31 345 587 561
E-mail: info@ameron-fpg.nl
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Jurong
Singapore 639407
Phone: +65 6861 6118
Fax: +65 6862 1302/6861 7834
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