Sherwin-Williams launches erosion-resistant coating system, Pipeclad™ Frac-Shun ERC

The new Pipeclad Frac-Shun ERC from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine establishes a new coatings category with a system that resists erosion inside pipes located near fracking wellheads, thereby reducing downtime maintenance costs and enhancing drilling productivity.

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This patent pending erosion-resistant coating (ERC) technology protects pipe interiors from the inherent sandblasting action of grit moving rapidly through the pipes, notes a press release from the company. The applied powder coating remains intact far longer than other options, protecting the steel pipes from the significant metal loss that otherwise leads to potential leaks and early pipe replacements in many operations.

The inner walls of pipes, especially elbows, located near wellheads can be eroded by fracking sandflows within six to 18 months, or sooner.