Heat Shrink Sleeve HBPE80, Heat shrinkable wrap-around sleeve is designed for corrosion protection of girth weld joint buried steel pipeline, especially for 3LPE/DFBE/FBE/CTE/HDPE factory coating pipeline.
Heat Shrink Sleeve HBPE80
Heat Shrink-Sleeve HBPE80
Application Guide
Recommended Use
As a primerEpoxy Primer in a 3-layer polyethylene coating system for superior corrosion protection of the field welded joints of steel pipes. The RP 09 series epoxy
primer needs to be applied onto the steel surface and onto the line coating if needed, when this line coating is PE, FBE, DFBE, or CTE.
Construction: Three-Layer system
First layer: Liquid epoxy primer RP09, solvent-free two-component
Second layer: High shear strength hot-melt co-polymer adhesive
Third layer: Radiation cross-linked, high-density polyethylene backing, backing with SIP (Shrink Indicator Pattern)
Feature & Benefits
- The excellent multi-functional adhesive allows for lower installation pre-heat temperature and super bonding to PE/DFBE/FBE/CTE/HDPE offer fully resistant to shear forces induced by soil and thermal movements
- Superior cathodic dis-bondment and hot water immersion resistance offer the optimum barrier long term protection against corrosion
- Saves time and cost by lower pre-heat temperature, wet epoxy primer application
- Embossed backing provides a Shrink Indicator Pattern for the application of heat, ensuring correct application heating
- Fully resistant to shear force
- Completely reform the 3LPE-coated pipes
Selection Criteria
| Standard Reference | EN 12068 Class C 80HT UV, NACE, ISO 21809-3 |
| Compatible line coatings | PE/FBE/DFBE/CTE/HDPE |
| Soil stress restriction | None |
| Max. operating temperature | 85ºC |
| Pre-heat temperature | 60-80ºC |
| Recommended pipe preparation | SA 2½ |
Ordering Information
HBPE-type products are available:
As cut piece (pre-cut sleeve with separate closure patch)
As a roll (closure patches to be ordered separately)
Select sleeve width that will overlap onto the mill-applied coating by 2 inches (50 mm) minimum on each side of the weld joint Sleeve width (mm): 16”, 18″, 20″, 24″
Other widths (10″-36″) are available as per Customer’s special requirements.
Product thickness (mm)
| Backing (as supplied) | Adhesive (as supplied) | Total thickness (recovered on pipe) |
| 0.9 | 1 | 2.2 |
| 1 | 1.1 | 2.4 |
| 1 | 1.3 | 2.6 |
| 1.2 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 1.2 | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| 1.5 | 1.5 | 3.5 |
Standard Ordering Options
Product thickness (mm)
| Cut piece ( Pre-Cut sleeve with separate closure patch) | *Roll form (closure patches to be ordered separately) | ||
| Example: | HBPE80-12 X18/2.4 | Example: | HBPE80-18 X100/2.4-RL |
| 80 | Operating Temperature 80ºC | 80 | Operating Temperature 80ºC |
| 12 | Outside pipe diameter in inch | 18 | Roll width in inch |
| 18 | Sleeve width in inch | 100 | Roll length in feet |
| 2.4 | Sleeve Thickness in mm | 2.4 | Roll thickness in mm |
| R.L | Supplied in rolls |
Closure Patch
Product thickness (mm)
| Backing (as supplied) | Adhesive (as supplied) | Total thickness (recovered on pipe) |
| 0.9 | 1 | 2.2 |
| 1 | 1.1 | 2.4 |
| 1 | 1.3 | 2.6 |
| 1.2 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 1.2 | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| 1.5 | 1.5 | 3.5 |
Product Properties
PE Backing
| Properties | Test Method | Typical Values |
| Tensile strength | ASTM D-638 | 23MPa |
| Elongation | ASTM D-638 | 620% |
| Hardness, Shore D | ASTM D-2240 | 55 |
| Shrink force @ 150ºC | ASTM-638 | 40 psi |
| Di-electric voltage breakdown | ASTM D-149 | 35kV/mm |
| Moisture absorption | ASTM D-570 | 0.04% |
Adhesive
| Properties | Test Method | Typical Values |
| Softening point | ASTM E-28 | 120ºC |
| Lap sheer | EN I2068/ISO21809-3 | . |
| @23ºC | . | 5N/mm |
| @ 80ºC | . | 0.5N/mm |
Sleeve
| Properties | Test Method | Typical Values |
| Peel to Steel @23ºC | EN12068/ISO21809-3 | 120N/cm |
| Cathodic disbondment @23ºC | EN12068/ISO21809-3, 28 days | < 3mm |
| @80ºC | EN12068/ISO21809-3, 28 days | <10mm |
| Hot Water Immersion 120 days @80ºC | ASTM D-870 | No de-lamination, no blisters or water ingress |
| Low Temperature Flexibility | ASTM D-2671-C | -25ºC |
| Impact Resistance | EN12068, Class C | 15J no holiday |
| Penetration Resistance @80ºC | EN12068, Class C | >0.6mm residual thickness |
Note: The typical values in this data sheet are based on lab-prepared samples. For project-specific requirements please consult with SNI INDIA
Storage: Indoor, clean, dry away from direct sunlight in a cool place below +50°C
Installation: For proper installation and performance please refer to our installation instruction
Personnel Qualification: Installation of the HBPE80 coating system should be carried out by SNI INDIA-certified personnel