Proper Preservation For Your Equipment and Piping Systems

Proper preservation of your equipment and piping systems is essential to ensure they operate efficiently and effectively over time. Different preservation methods are needed depending on how long you plan to protect your assets. This guide breaks down the recommended preservation approaches and tools based on the duration of protection required.  

Please note that the product combinations listed below are our most popular solutions, but there are additional product combinations available to suit specific needs and applications.

Short-Term Preservation (Up to 2-3 Months)

Recommended Tools: flangeDOT, batROLLS, flangeDOT+Tag

These tools are designed for light impact protection and include VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) adhesive to prevent corrosion. Short-term preservation is typically suited for projects or phases lasting about 2-3 months. These tools work best during blasting, painting, and fabrication processes, helping maintain the integrity of your piping during active work phases where light protection and corrosion prevention are critical.

Medium-Term Preservation (Up to 12 Months)

Recommended Tools: flangeDOT, flangeDOT+Tag, with a flangeBUMPER over top

These tools provide medium-level impact protection and weather resistance to reduce environmental damage. They also comply with Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) protocols. Medium-term preservation is ideal for shipping, staging, and testing periods lasting up to one year. These tools ensure equipment is protected from moderate impacts and weather exposure while maintaining cleanliness and safety compliance.

Long-Term Preservation (24 Months or More)

Recommended Tools: flangeBUMPER with flangeDOT underneath, flangePORTHOLE with corrosion inhibitor on flange face, flangeBUMPER + Gasket with corrosion inhibitor on flange face

Designed to provide rigid impact protection, these tools keep the interior of pipes clean by strictly following FME and FOD standards. They are built to withstand harsh weather conditions during extended storage. Long-term preservation is crucial for assets stored in warehouses or laydown yards for two years or more. These solutions offer strong protection against physical damage and environmental factors, ensuring your equipment remains in good condition for future use.

Final Tips:

Always choose the preservation tool that fits the expected storage or usage timeframe. Follow FME and FOD procedures carefully to avoid contamination. Regularly inspect preserved systems to ensure protection remains effective throughout the preservation period. By selecting the right preservation methods and tools for your piping systems, you can extend the life of your assets and maintain operational readiness without costly repairs or downtime.