The pipe end treatment is an important finishing step to prepare pipes for later welding and field joint coating. Depending on the specific project and coating requirements, various finishing steps can be applied to deliver clean and treatable pipe ends.

Pipe end finishing solutions range from peeling to cutting, milling and brushing. Pipe end peeling removes the coating layer, while foam cutting and pipe end milling are used to cut back polypropylene foam insulation. All pipe treatments create smooth and uniform transitions, which is especially important for 5LPP-coated pipes because it prepares the ends for high-quality welding. Pipe end brushing cleans the surface and removes any remaining rust, debris, or residual FBE (fusion-bonded epoxy) coating.

Together or individually, these systems offer a flexible, automated solution that comply with coating standards and give optimal pipeline performance.