The selection of preformed films or tapes for pipe lines is certainly not new; however, the selection of a cold-applied elastomeric tape for the world's largest construction project is indicative of a major trend or change in the industry. Cold-applied elastomeric films represent a completely different family of properties not normally found in pressure sensitive tapes, coal tar derivatives or laminates. Elastomers by definition can be described as elastic rubber-like compounds occurring naturally or produced synthetically. Because of their extremely high electrical insulating values and superior acid, alkaline and water resistance; plus the great advantage of being practically unaffected in temperatures from -40°F. to 185°F. elastomers have found increasing uses for protecting pipe lines.

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Films, Test methods, Primers, Materials, Piping, Insulation, Tape, Machinery, Rolling, Plastics, Construction, Elastomers, Corrosion protection
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1977
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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