Document No.

GIS 06-401
Applicability Group
Date 23 May 2006

Guidance on Industry Standard for

Cold Applied Tape Wrap

GIS 06-401

BP GROUP
ENGINEERING TECHNICAL PRACTICES
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Foreword

This BP Engineering Technical Practice, Guidance on Industry Standard (GIS) is based upon
ANSI/AWWA C214, “Cold Applied Tape Coatings for the Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines.” The
requirements of ANSI/AWWA C214 shall apply except as superseded by this GIS.

Copyright  2006, BP Group. All rights reserved. The information contained in this
document is subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement or contract under which
the document was supplied to the recipient’s organization. None of the information
contained in this document shall be disclosed outside the recipient’s own organization
without the prior written permission of the Director of Engineering, BP Group, unless the
terms of such agreement or contract expressly allow.

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Table of Contents
Page
Foreword.......................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Scope...................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Purpose................................................................................................................................... 4
3. References.............................................................................................................................. 4
4. Definitions............................................................................................................................... 5
5. General requirements.............................................................................................................. 6
5.1. Equipment.................................................................................................................... 6
5.2. Materials and workmanship..........................................................................................6
5.3. Personnel..................................................................................................................... 6
6. Coating system....................................................................................................................... 6
7. Pre-qualification...................................................................................................................... 7
8. Surface preparation and coating application...........................................................................7
8.1. General........................................................................................................................ 7
8.2. Pipe preparation........................................................................................................... 7
8.3. Coating application.......................................................................................................8
8.4. Coating repair in plant and field..................................................................................10
8.5. Pipe in casings........................................................................................................... 11
8.6. Factory and field procedures......................................................................................11
9. Verification of coating quality.................................................................................................12
9.1. Inspection and testing................................................................................................12
9.2. Materials..................................................................................................................... 12
9.3. Surface preparation....................................................................................................12
9.4. Primer........................................................................................................................ 12
9.5. Finished coating system.............................................................................................13
10. Reworks................................................................................................................................ 13
11. Delivery and handling of materials........................................................................................13

List of Tables

Table 1 - Physical properties of the anti-corrosion tape system......................................................14

Table 2 - Physical properties of the cold applied self adhesive mechanical outer wrap tape..........14
Table 3 - Frequency of inspection and testing................................................................................15

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1. Scope

a. This GIS describes the materials and the methods of application of cold applied tape
coating systems to transmission pipe, using coating techniques and equipment
recommended by the SUPPLIER. It covers applications carried out in the factory and at
site.
b. Not withstanding the Foreword, the service duty of the pipe shall not be restricted
to service water.
c. Cold applied tapes shall be used on pipe destined for onshore applications only,
unless otherwise approved by the PURCHASER.
d. Cold applied tape coatings have limited resistance to soil stressing at elevated
temperatures, and particularly where temperature cycling is experienced. They
shall not be used for pipe where the service temperature or the environmental
temperature in service exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless independent test data is
available which supports their use above this temperature limit to the satisfaction of
the PURCHASER.
e. Due to the difficulties associated with hand application to large diameter pipe and the risk
of soil stressing (see also 1.1.1.1.d), cold applied tapes should not be used on line pipe
larger than 18 in diameter.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this GIS is to provide PURCHASERs, SUPPLIERs, and APPLICATORs with the
minimum selection criteria, application, performance testing, and inspection requirements for cold
applied tape wrapping systems for the protection of steel transmission pipelines from external
corrosion.

3. References

The following standards are referenced in addition to those in ANSI/AWWA C214.

BP
GIS 06-404 Guidance on Industry Standard for Field Applied Coating and Repairs for
Pipelines.
GIS 06-405 Guidance on Industry Standard for Refurbishment of External Coatings
on Pipelines.

American National Standards Institute/American Water Works Association

(ANSI/AWWA)
ANSI/AWWA C214 Cold Applied Tape Coatings for the Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM D570 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics.
ASTM D1000 Standard Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes
Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications.
ASTM G8 Standard Test Methods for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline Coatings.

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ASTM G12 Standard Test Method for Non-destructive Measurement of Film

Thickness of Pipeline Coatings on Steel.
ASTM G14 Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Pipeline Coatings (Falling
Weight Test).
ASTM G17 Standard Test Method for Penetration Resistance of Pipeline Coatings
(Blunt Rod).

International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

ISO 8501-1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness –
Part 1: Rust grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel substrates
and of steel Substrates after overall removal of previous coatings.
ISO 8502-3 Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness –
Part 3 Assessment of dust on steel surfaces prepared for painting
(Pressure sensitive tape method).
ISO 8503 Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and Related
Products-Surface Roughness Characteristics of Blast-Cleaned Steel
Substrates
Part 1: Specifications and definitions for ISO surface profile comparators
for the assessment of abrasive blast-cleaned surfaces.
Part 2: Method of Grading of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast-Cleaned
Steel-Comparator Procedure.
Part 4: Method for the calibration of ISO surface profile comparators and
for the determination of surface profile – Stylus instrument procedure.
Part 5: Replica tape method for the determination of surface profile.
ISO 11124 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for metallic blast cleaning abrasives.
ISO 11126 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for non-metallic blast cleaning abrasives.

NACE International (NACE)

NACE RP0274 High-Voltage Electrical Inspection of Pipeline Coatings.

Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)

SSPC-SP 1 Solvent Cleaning.

4. Definitions

The following definitions shall apply in this GIS:

Surface cleaning
The removal of all dust, dirt, soluble salts, oil, and grease from the steel substrate using organic
solvents, or detergent-water solutions

Abrasive blast cleaning

The removal of surface contamination from the pipe by pneumatic or mechanically propelled non-
metallic abrasive, steel grit, or a mixture of steel shot and grit

Power tool cleaning

The removal of solid surface contamination by power driven tools, such as rotary wire brushes, needle
guns, flapper wheels, etc.
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Line pipe
Individual manufactured lengths of pipe usually 12 metres (39 feet) in length which have still to be
joined by welding

Applicator
The party responsible for the application of the cold applied tape system to the pipe in accordance with
the requirements of this Guidance for Specification

Supplier
The party responsible for the manufacture of the cold applied tape, the steel primer and all ancillary
materials, such as thinners and equipment cleaners

Purchaser
BP or BP’s appointed agent for whom the work is to be carried out by the APPLICATOR

Project specification
The project specific document supplementing this GIS

5. General requirements

5.1. Equipment
The APPLICATOR’s equipment used for surface preparation and coating application shall
comply fully with the requirements of this GIS in respect of the procedures described and the
results to be achieved.

5.2. Materials and workmanship

The materials provided shall meet the provisions of this GIS. Any material or workmanship that
fails to conform shall be rejected by the PURCHASER and replaced or re-worked at the
APPLICATOR’s cost.

5.3. Personnel
Personnel involved in the work covered by this GIS shall be fully trained in all aspects of the
work. They shall understand clearly the risks to health and safety associated with the work and
shall wear the required personnel protection equipment at all times.

6. Coating system

a. The coating system shall comprise a minimum of two layers consisting of the following:
1. A quick drying primer, suitable for either brush or spray application.
2. An Anticorrosion Tape consisting of a PVC or polyethylene carrier with a minimum
thickness of 0,75 mm (30 mil) firmly adhered to an inner layer of a self adhesive
bituminous rubber compound with a minimum thickness of 0,8 mm (31 mil). See
Table 1.
3. Optional (if specified): a Mechanical Protection Outer Wrap with a minimum
thickness of 0,75 mm (30 mil). See Table 2.
b. All tape shall be suitable for application by hand or by machine.
c. Tape shall be supplied in standard widths. The width of the tape shall not exceed the
diameter of the line pipe for pipe diameters of up to 200 mm (8 in), and shall not exceed
75% of the diameter of the line pipe for pipe diameters from 200 mm to 450 mm (8 in
to18 in).
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d. The tape(s) shall comply with the requirements of Tables 1 and 2. The APPLICATOR shall
obtain written confirmation from the SUPPLIER that the tape(s) meet these requirements
for every batch supplied.
e. If longitudinal or spiral weld seam cover tape is required, the width of this tape shall be a
minimum of 3 times the maximum width of the weld seam. The weld seam cover tape shall
be identical in composition to Anticorrosion Tape, (see 6.1.1.1.a.2).
f. Components of the coating system, including any thinners or equipment cleaners, etc. shall
be purchased from the same SUPPLIER.
g. Components of the coating system shall be stored fully in accordance with the
SUPPLIER’s recommendations.

7. Pre-qualification

Before production coating commences, the APPLICATOR shall demonstrate his proposed surface
preparation and coating application procedures by preparing and coating a minimum of 36 metres
(118 ft) in length of pipe. These procedures and the final coating shall fully meet the requirements of
this GIS and the Project Specification (see also Table 3).

8. Surface preparation and coating application

8.1. General
No surface preparation, primer application, or tape wrapping shall take place when the relative
humidity is greater than 85% or the steel temperature is less than 3°C (5°F) above the dew
point, or if there is free moisture on the surface of the pipe.

8.2. Pipe preparation

a. Surface cleaning shall be in accordance with SSPC SP1. All forms of contamination,
including dirt, grease, oil, etc. shall be completely removed.
b. On seam welded linepipe, the longitudinal or spiral weld shall be ground flush for an axial
distance of 45 mm (18 in) from each end of the pipe, before abrasive blast cleaning.
c. After drying and removing loosely adhering foreign materials, the pipe surface shall be
cleaned by abrasive blast cleaning using either a non-metallic abrasive, steel grit or a
mixture of steel grit and shot to a minimum standard of ISO 8501-1 Grade Sa 2½. Non-
metallic abrasives used shall conform to ISO 11126. Steel shot and steel grit shall conform
to ISO 11124.
d. During abrasive blast cleaning the abrasives/abrasive mixes shall be selected and
maintained to give a sharp angular surface profile in the range 50 to 100 microns (2 to
4 mil).
e. The surface profile shall be measured using one of the methods described in
ISO ISO 8503, Parts 1 to 4.
f. The equipment used for blast cleaning shall meet the work requirement and shall be free
from oil, water, and other forms of contamination to ensure that the cleaning process is not
impaired. Traps, separators, and filters shall be checked for condensed water and oil at the
start of each shift and emptied and cleaned regularly.
g. A PURCHASER-approved salt meter shall be used to carry out salt tests on the pipe to
determine if further surface cleaning is required (see clause 4). In each case, one test shall
be carried out at each end and one at the centre of each pipe. The salt meter shall be
calibrated in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.

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1. Alternatively, a standard and/or proprietary volumetric procedure may be used to

determine the level of salt contamination.
2. The acceptance criteria shall be 4 micrograms/cm2 (0,000 13 oz/ft2) maximum.
3. Initially, the frequency of the salt tests shall be one for every hour of production. If,
over a period of time, acceptable values are consistently achieved, the frequency of
salt test measurements may be reduced at the PURCHASER’s discretion.
h. The level of dust contamination shall be assessed in accordance with ISO 8502-3. The
level of cleanliness shall be rating 2 or better.
i. If after abrasive blasting, dressing of the pipe surface to remove imperfections has left
single ground or filed areas in excess of 200 mm2 (0,3 in2), these shall be re abrasive blast
cleaned in accordance with 8.2.1.1.c.

8.3. Coating application

8.3.1. Liquid primer

a. Priming of the prepared steel surface shall take place within 4 hours of surface preparation,
or before visible deterioration of the surface has occurred, whichever is the sooner. Tests
for surface contamination (see 8.2.1.1.h) shall always be carried out immediately before
coating application.
b. The primer shall be prepared and applied in a uniform thin film at the minimum coverage
rate and by a method recommended by the SUPPLIER.
c. For line pipe coated before pipeline construction, the application shall be stopped a
minimum of 75 mm (3 in) from each end of the pipe.
d. The primer shall be thoroughly mixed before use and continuously agitated during
application to prevent settlement.
e. The finished coating shall be uniform and free from missed areas, runs, sags, bubbles, pin
holes, and other blemishes, and included matter.
f. The primer shall be allowed to dry in accordance with the SUPPLIER’s recommendations
before application of the cold applied tape. During this period, appropriate precautions
shall be taken to ensure that the primer does not become contaminated with dust or other
foreign matter.

8.3.2. Weld seam cover tape

a. If not removed by grinding, longitudinal and spiral welds shall receive a single layer of
weld seam cover tape.
1. The width of the weld seam cover tape shall be a minimum of 3 times the maximum
width of the weld seam.
2. The weld seam cover tape shall be identical in composition to that used to wrap the
body of the pipe, see 6.1.1.1.a.2)
b. If weld seam cover tape is required this shall be applied centrally over the primed weld
seam before application of the circumferential wrap.
1. The cover tape shall be applied in a continuous strip under slight tension to prevent
wrinkling and shall overlap onto the pipe wall by equal amounts on either side of the
weld.
2. Sufficient pressure shall be applied to the external surface of the tape to ensure 100%
conformity with the profile of the weld seam and the weld seam to pipe wall
transition.

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c. At the PURCHASER’s discretion, the requirement for weld seam cover tape may be
waived, if it can be demonstrated that the weld profile and height are insufficient to prevent
full conformability of the circumferential tape wrap to the pipe at the weld location.

8.3.3. Anti-corrosion tape wrap

a. Notwithstanding clause 6.1.1.1.g, the tape shall be at a minimum temperature of 21°C
(70°F) during application.
b. Unless otherwise agreed with the PURCHASER, the tape shall be applied by coating
equipment utilising mechanically applied constant tension and as approved by the
SUPPLIER.
1. The magnitude of the tension applied shall be as recommended by the SUPPLIER.
2. The tape shall be applied as a helical wrap with a minimum overlap between
successive spirals of 55% and without necking, voids, or wrinkling.
3. Sufficient pressure shall be applied to the external surface of the coating to ensure full
conformity with the contours of the pipe surface and the outer surface of the weld
seam cover tape where applied.
c. The start of a new roll of tape shall overlap the end of the previous roll by a minimum of
150 mm (6 in). In all cases the tape shall start and finish with a clean cut square end.
d. For line pipe coated before pipeline construction, the tape wrap shall start/end a minimum
of 100 mm (4 in) from each end of the pipe and in a 360° double wrap and a clean cut
square end in each case.
e. A hard rubber roller, wider than the width of the tape, shall be used to ensure:
1. Maximum contact between the tape and the primed surface and between successive
layers of tape, and
2. The complete exclusion of air bubbles, voids, etc.
f. The minimum overall coating thickness shall be 3,1 mm (120 mil).

8.3.4. Mechanical protection outer wrap

a. If specified, the circumferential (anticorrosion) tape wrap shall be over wrapped with a
mechanical protection outer wrap. The surface of the Anti-Corrosion Tape Wrap shall be
completely free from moisture, dirt, grease and other foreign matter and any evidence of
damage, before application of the Mechanical Protection Outer Wrap commences. See also
8.4.
b. The outer wrap shall be applied in accordance with 8.3.3.1.b.
c. With Mechanical Protection Outer Wrap applied, the minimum overall coating thickness
shall be 4,6 mm (180 mil).

8.4. Coating repair in plant and field

8.4.1. General
a. Holidays detected by visual examination or electrical holiday detection shall be repaired.
This shall involve the complete removal of dirt and contamination in accordance with
SSPC SP1, and damaged tape wrap back to a firm edge. There shall be a minimum of
25 mm (1 in) of intact primer visible beyond the firm edge of the tape.
b. Where the steel surface is exposed, corrosion products shall be removed by power tool
cleaning to give a minimum standard in accordance with ISO 8501-1 Grade C St 3. The
liquid primer shall be applied over the prepared steel, overlapping the existing intact
primer by a minimum of 25 mm (1 in).
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c. Sufficient strips of cold applied tape shall be cut to provide a patch over the damaged area
that extends a minimum of 50 mm (2 in) onto the intact tape wrap all around the damaged
area on the pipe and provides a minimum overlap between the repair strips of tape of 55%.
For areas of damage with a circumferential or longitudinal dimension greater than 25% of
the pipe circumference, an additional layer of tape wrap shall be applied around the full
circumference of the pipe, fully in accordance with the requirements of 8.3.3.1.b. This
additional wrap shall extend a minimum distance of 75 mm (3 in) beyond the extremities
of the patch in both axial directions.

8.4.2. Coating of welded and mechanical field joints

a. Welded field joints shall be coated in accordance with GIS 06-404.
b. If there are flanged joints on pipe to be wrapped with cold applied tape, the flange and
adjoining pipe shall be prepared and coated with a two-pack liquid epoxy or polyurethane
coating before application of the tape wrap.
1. The liquid applied coating shall be applied in accordance with the relevant
requirements of GIS 06-405 and shall extend a minimum distance of 150 mm (6 in)
along the pipe from the flange.
2. The cold applied tape wrap shall overlap the liquid applied coating by a minimum of
100 mm (4 in).
c. For socket welded and similarly jointed pipe, the discontinuity between the pipe and the
collar shall be profiled using a mouldable filler which is compatible with both the primer
and the Anticorrosion Tape Wrap and recommended by the MANUFACTURER
specifically for this purpose.
1. The mouldable filler shall be applied to the joint after surface preparation and
priming.
2. The tape shall be taken over the joint and onto the next section of pipe in a continuous
operation in accordance with 8.3.3.1.b.

8.5. Pipe in casings

8.5.1. General
a. If at road, rail crossings, etc., the pipe is to pass through steel or concrete casings which are
not to be fully grouted, the pipe shall receive a double spiral wrap of Anticorrosion Tape
Wrap extending a minimum distance of 1 m (3 ft) beyond each end of the casing.
b. If a mechanical protection outer wrap has been specified for the pipeline, the requirement
for double wrapping with Anticorrosion Tape Wrap inside the casing may be waived
subject to the PURCHASER’s discretion.

8.5.2. Cathodic protection cable attachments

a. Wherever practical, studs, bolts, etc. used for the attachment of cables to the pipe as part of
the pipeline cathodic protection scheme shall be fixed to the end of the line pipe, within the
coating cutback area adjacent to the circumferential butt weld/field joint and before field
joint coating commences.
b. Once the cable attachment has been made, the excess shank of the stud should be removed
with a hacksaw and rough and sharp edges should be filed smooth.
c. The attachment point should then be prepared, primed, and then profiled with mouldable
filler (see 8.4.2.1.c) before application of the tape wrap.
d. The tape shall be applied in accordance with 8.3.3.1.b and in such a manner that the cable
attachment point does not act as an entry point for water.

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8.6. Factory and field procedures

a. At all times during construction of the pipeline, all parties shall ensure that the protective
coating is not damaged during pipe handling, welding, backfilling, etc. Personnel working
on, or in the vicinity of the pipe shall not be permitted to walk along the pipe. If damage is
evident either from visual inspection, or electrical holiday detection (see 9.5.1.1.e), the
damage shall be repaired fully in accordance with 8.4
b. Pipe shall be lifted using end hooks, wide belt nylon slings, or vacuum lifters. The use of
calliper clamps, metal chains, cables, tongs, or other lifting equipment likely to cause
damage to the coating shall not be permitted. Dragging or skidding of the pipe shall not be
allowed.
c. Fork lift trucks used to transport pipe shall have fully padded forks.
d. Pipe bedding and backfill material shall be selected and installed so as to avoid abrasion or
other damage to the coating on the pipe.
Unless otherwise specified by the PURCHASER, the following requirements shall be met
as a minimum:
1. Where environmental or pipe operating temperatures exceed 20°C (68°F), the particle
size of the screened bedding material shall not exceed 5 mm (0,2 in). In any event, a
layer of screened earth, fine sand, or other finely graded inert material shall be placed
in the bottom of the trench to a depth of not less than 150 mm (6 in) before installing
the pipe.
2. Placement of backfill around the exterior of the coated pipe shall be undertaken only
after a full visual and electrical inspection of the pipe coating and all damage, coating
holidays, etc. shall be fully repaired.
3. A minimum of 150 mm (6 in) of screened backfill (see 8.6.1.1.d.1) shall be placed
around the coated pipe before backfilling the remainder of the trench.
4. Compaction of bedding and backfill in the trench shall be strictly in accordance with
the pipeline construction specification. Compaction using rods or sharp instruments,
which could damage the coating, shall not be permitted.

9. Verification of coating quality

9.1. Inspection and testing

Except where stated below, the frequency and extent of Inspection and Testing before, during,
and after surface preparation and coating application shall be proposed by the APPLICATOR
for approval by the PURCHASER, before any work commences. This shall follow the
guidelines given in Table 3.

9.2. Materials
a. Bare pipe shall be subject to 100% visual inspection to determine the extent of cleaning
required before abrasive blast cleaning.
b. The quality of the abrasive(s) shall be examined for conformance to the
MANUFACTURER’s data sheets and 8.2.1.1.c.
c. A specimen of each type of tape used at least 900 mm (3 ft.) long shall be removed from
each of three randomly selected rolls. The width of the specimen shall be measured at
several points along the length of the sample to the nearest 1,6 mm (1/16 in) using a
standard steel ruler. The width deviation shall not exceed the limits stated in Tables 1
and 2.

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d. The thickness of the tape shall be measured at not less than 10 locations on the three
samples of each type removed for width measurement (see 9.2.1.1.c).
1. The measurements shall be made with a micrometer calibrated to read in hundredths
of a mm (thousandths of an inch) and having contact feet not less than 6 mm (1/4 in)
in diameter.
2. Thickness values outside the limits stated in Table 1 shall constitute a failure of the
tape to meet the thickness requirements and the tape shall be rejected.

9.3. Surface preparation

The surface preparation standard, surface profile, and freedom from dust contamination shall be
determined in accordance with 8.2.

9.4. Primer
The surface condition of the primer shall be 100% visually inspected for freedom from missed
or thin areas, runs, sags, included foreign matter, etc. before application of any tape wrap.

9.5. Finished coating system

a. The final coating thickness shall be determined on every pipe in accordance with
ASTM G12 at a minimum frequency of 10 locations per square metre (1 location per
square foot) of coated pipe. No single reading shall be less than 3,1 mm (120 mil) (without
mechanical outer wrap) or 4,6 mm (180 mil) (with mechanical outer wrap).
b. The Anticorrosion and Mechanical Protection Tapes shall be tested for peel adhesion
strength in accordance with ASTM D1000 (modified to include a 24-hour delay between
coating application and testing). The measured minimum peel adhesion strengths shall be
in accordance with the value given in Tables 1 and 2.
c. The finished coating shall be tested for impact resistance at ambient temperature in
accordance with ASTM G17. It shall be able to withstand impact energy in accordance
with the figure stated in Table 1, without evidence of a holiday when subsequently tested in
accordance with clause 9.5.1.1.d.
d. 100% of each coated pipe shall be electrically tested for holidays in the coating at an
applied voltage of 20 000 Volts in accordance with NACE RP0274.
1. The maximum number of holidays acceptable per pipe length shall be proposed by
the APPLICATOR for approval by the PURCHASER.
2. Pipe coatings with a number of holidays in excess of the agreed figure shall be
stripped completely and the coating shall be re-applied.
e. If Mechanical Protection Outer Wrap is to be applied, the holiday detection test and repairs
to the Anti-corrosion Tape Wrap shall be carried out before application of the Mechanical
Protection Outer Wrap.
f. During prequalification, the resistance to cathodic disbondment shall be determined in
accordance with ASTM G8 and Table 1.

10. Reworks

It is the APPLICATOR’s responsibility to ensure that pipe surfaces are cleaned and prepared, and all
coatings are applied fully in accordance with this GIS and/or the PROJECT SPECIFICATION. The
PURCHASER shall be at liberty to refuse to accept the materials or the workmanship at any stage
should they not meet the stated requirements.

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11. Delivery and handling of materials

a. Raw materials shall be supplied in containers which are plainly marked with the
SUPPLIER’s name, description of the material, the batch number, date of manufacture,
recommended storage conditions, and safety hazards.
b. Coated pipe shall be handled, stored, and transported in a manner that prevents damage to
the coating and to the pipe ends. Coating damage sustained during storage and
transportation shall be repaired, in accordance with 8.4.

Table 1 - Physical properties of the anti-corrosion tape system

Property Minimum Value Maximum Value Test Method

–5% or –6 mm (–0,25 in) Physical measurement
Tape Width Variation +5%
(Whichever the smaller) of tape width
Primer Coverage 10 m2/L (400 ft2/US gal) - Volume measurement
Carrier Thickness
0,75 mm (30 mil) - Micrometer
(PE/PVC)
Inner Layer 0,8 mm (31 mil) - Micrometer
Water Absorption - 0,2% ASTM D570
Tape Peel Adhesion to 2 N/mm @ 20°C
- ASTM D1000
Steel (6 lbf/in @ 68°F)
Breakdown Voltage 20 000 Volts - NACE RP0274
Insulation Resistance 500 000 MΏ - ASTM D1000
Tensile Strength 8 N/mm (23 lbf/in) - ASTM D1000
Elongation 30% - ASTM D1000
Cathodic Disbondment 7 mm (0,28 in), 28 days @ 23°C
- ASTM G8
Resistance (73°F), –1,50 V vs. SCE *
1,1 J/mm (0,02 ft-lbf/mil)
Impact Resistance - ASTM G14
(no holidays)
Penetration Resistance - 0,2 mm (no holidays) ASTM G17
* SCE-Standard Calomel Electrode

Table 2 - Physical properties of the cold applied self adhesive mechanical outer wrap tape

Property Minimum Value Maximum Value Test Method

Physical measurement
Tape Width Variation See Table 1
of tape width
Thickness 0,75 mm (30 mil) - Micrometer
22 000 V/mm
Dielectric Strength - NACE RP0274
(560 V/mil)
Tensile Strength 7 N/mm (20 lbf/in) width - ASTM D1000
2 N/mm @ 20°C
Adhesion to Anticorrosion Tape - ASTM D1000
(6 lbf/in @ 68°F)

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23 May 2006 GIS 06-401
Guidance on Industry Standard for Cold Applied Tape Wrap

Table 3 - Frequency of inspection and testing

Test GIS Clause Frequency

Prequalification Production
Abrasive
Batch Certificate 8.2.1.1.c & Every batch Every batch
9.2.1.1.b
Primer
Batch Certificate 6.1.1.1.a Every batch Every batch
Tape
Batch Certificate 6.1.1.1.d Every batch Every batch
Tape Width 6.1.1.1.c & Table 1 Every batch Every batch
Tape Thickness 6.1.1.1.a & Every batch Every batch
Table 1
Environmental Conditions 8.1 Beginning of every shift and Beginning of every shift and
every 4 hours thereafter every 4 hours thereafter
Pipe Surface Condition 9.2.1.1.a 100% every pipe 100% every pipe
Surface Cleanliness 8.2.1.1.a & 9.3 100% every pipe 100% every pipe
Surface Contamination 8.2.1.1.h 3 Locations minimum Once per hour
Surface Profile 8.2.1.1.c 6 Locations minimum Once per hour
Salt Contamination 8.2.1.1.g 3 Locations minimum Once per hour
Visual Appearance of Primer 8.3.1 & 9.4 100% every pipe 100% every pipe
Tape Temperature Beginning of every shift and Beginning of every shift and
8.3.3.1.a
every 4 hours thereafter every 4 hours thereafter
Weld Seam Coverage by Weld
8.3.2 100% every pipe 100% every pipe
Seam Tape (If Applied)
Anti-Corrosion Tape Wrap
Visual Appearance 8.3.3.1.b 100% every pipe 100% every pipe
2 2
8.3.3.1.f & 10/m (1/ft ) of coated pipe 10/m2 (1/ft2) of coated pipe
Applied Coating Thickness
9.5.1.1.a minimum minimum
Holiday Detection * 9.5.1.1.d 100% every pipe 100% every pipe
Beginning of every shift and
Peel Adhesion 9.5.1.1.b 6 Locations Minimum
1 per shift thereafter
Beginning of every shift and
Impact Resistance 9.5.1.1.c 3 Locations Minimum
1 per shift thereafter
Cathodic Disbondment 2 samples cut from
9.5.1.1.f -
Resistance one test pipe
Mechanical Protection Tape
(If Applied) *
Visual Appearance 8.3.3.1.b 100% every pipe 100% every pipe
10/m2 (1/ft2) of coated pipe 10/m2 (1/ft2) of coated pipe
Applied Coating Thickness 9.5.1.1.a
minimum minimum
Beginning of every shift and 1
Peel Adhesion 9.5.1.1.b 6 Locations
per shift thereafter
* If Mechanical Protection Tape is applied, the holiday detection test shall be carried out together with any remedial works,
before the application of the Mechanical Protection Tape.

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