HBE Repair

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Manufacturer’s Qualified Application Procedure (MQAP)

1. Product Description
HBE Repair products are available in a 2-component 3:1 ratio cartridge, and bubble pack. HBE Repair products specified are two part epoxy coatings used for
pipeline rehabilitation and protection of pipeline valves, fittings and field joints. HBE Repair is supplied in kits containing pre-measured components of Part A
- HBE Repair Cure and Part B - HBE Repair Base. Please ensure that the correct cure chart is used during application.

Compatible with the following mainline coating systems:

 CSA Z245.20 System 1A - FBE
 CSA Z245.20 System 2A – Napgard Gold
 CSA Z245.20 System 2B - ARO
 CSA Z245.30 System FC1
 CSA Z245.30 System FC2
 CSA Z245.30 System FC3

2. Storage & Safety Guidelines

To ensure maximum performance, store Canusa products in a dry, ventilated area. Keep products sealed in original cartons and avoid exposure to direct
sunlight, rain, snow, dust or other adverse environmental elements. If the product must be removed from its original packaging then the new packaging
must provide the same level of protection as the original. Avoid prolonged storage at temperatures above 40°C (104°F) or below 5°C (41°F) for the epoxy
kit(s). Prior to installation the epoxy should be at or near room temperature 20°C ±3. Product installation should be done in accordance with local health and
safety regulations. These materials have a shelf life of 3 years from date of manufacture.

3. Equipment List
Appropriately sized torch, propane tank, hose & regulator and/or infra-red heater and/or induction heating equipment, digital surface contact
thermometer,knife, dry abrasive blasting pot, appropriate abrasive media, approved solvent, clean lint free rags, 80 grit sand paper/coarse emery cloth
(resin bonded preferred), wet film thickness gauge, paint brushes, woven lint free short knap rollers, mechanical mixer, drill and power source, clean mixing
stick and standard safety equipment (leather gloves, impermeable gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.)

Approved Solvents:
 Acetone
 MEK
 Denatured Alcohol ≥95%
 Isopropanol ≥95%
 Any solvent that flashes off 100% without leaving a residue

4. Flame intensity and torch size

Pipe O.D. <450mm (18”)
Minimum Torch Size: 150,000 Btu
Pipe O.D.> 450mm (18”)
Minimum Torch Size: 300,000 Btu

The torch size may also differ depending on ambient conditions and expected production rates. The use of an improperly sized torch may cause damage to
the field joint or mainline coating during installation. The use of induction or infrared heating equipment is recommended for pipe sizes greater than 760mm
(30”) O.D.

5. Surface Preparation
1. Remove all foreign contaminants such as ice, frost snow, mud, dirt, cement dust.
2. Scrap off all paint marker, magic marker, paint stick.
3. Trim off any damaged mainline coating due to previous construction steps.
4. Perform an SSPC SP1 Solvent wipe. Clean exposed steel and adjacent pipe coating with an approved solvent to remove the presence of oil, grease, and
other contaminants if present. Ensure that the pipe is dry prior to mechanical cleaning.

This step shall be done anywhere the product will make contact with the pipe (steel and mainline coating)

SFL Canusa Canada aaron.geiger@sealforlife.com

4757-93 Avenue 1.780.719.9501

Edmonton, AB, Canada dean.dunsby@sealforlife.com

1-587-754-8701 1.403.461.5855
Disclaimer: Seal For Life Industries warrants that the product conforms to its chemical and physical description and is appropriate for the use stated on the technical data sheet when used in compliance with Seal For
Life Industries’ written instructions. Because many installation factors are beyond the control of Seal for Life Industries, the user shall determine the suitability of the products and assume all risk and liabilities in
connection herewith. Seal For Life’s liability is stated in its General Terms and Conditions of Sale. Seal For Life makes no other warranty either expressed or implied. All information contained in this MQAP is to be used
as a guide and is subject to change without notice. This MQAP supersedes all previous versions.
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6. Surface Preparation – For Damages Not Extending to Bare Steel

Lightly abrade with clean abrasive grit/sand paper, approximately 50 mm (2”) around the repair area.

After surface preparation, wipe clean using a lint-free cloth or air blast the steel surface and pipe coating to remove foreign contaminants. In very dry
ambient conditions a dry lint free rag may not remove the fine dust being held onto the pipe with static. In this case a little solvent on the rag will help clean
the surface.

7. Surface Preparation – For Damage Extending to Bare Steel

Ensure that the pipe is at least 3°C (5°F) above the dew point prior to surface preparation. The steel surface shall be thoroughly cleaned to “near white
metal” SIS Sa 2½ (SSPC-SP10) or equivalent. Materials used for abrasive blasting shall produce an angular surface profile of 2.5-5 mils (64-127 µm). CSA
Z245.20 System 1A or 2A or 2B mainline coatings shall be brush blasted with a 2 to 4 mil profile (50 to 100 microns) for a minimum width of 50mm (2”)
beyond the edge of cut back and should be beveled to 30° to eliminate the vertical edge.
After surface preparation, wipe clean using a lint-free cloth or air blast the steel surface and pipe coating to remove foreign contaminants. In very dry
ambient conditions a dry lint free rag may not remove the fine dust being held onto the pipe with static. In this case a little solvent on the rag will help clean
the surface.

8. Epoxy Mixing
Components should be warmed to at least 20°C (68°F) prior to mixing. Do not add solvent or other materials to the mixture.

Repair Cartridge
Place cartridge into the cartridge dispenser and remove the protective caps. Dispense a small amount into a waste container so that both the base and cure
are being dispensed simultaneously. Dispense the required amount into the new container and mix with a new stick or a spatula. Mix at such a speed that
ensures a uniform colour, but does not create a vortex in the liquid. Scrape the side and bottom of the container and continue to mix until both parts create
one uniform color with no streaks.

Pre-Measured Containers
Put on impermeable gloves. Remove the retainer clip from the bubble pack. Place the package onto a room temperature surface and use a J roller to push
the base into the cure. Then turn the bag around and push the cure into the base. Continue to mix by rolling on one side of the bag then turn it around and
roll the other side of the bag. Mix for 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful to not put too much pressure or the bag may rupture.

9. Important Note Regarding Preheat

The substrate temperature range for application is 10°C (50°F) to 100°C (212°F) and when the pipe steel temperature is 3°C (5°F) above the dew point. If the
HBE REPAIRHBE RepairHBE Repair is being installed without heating the pipe or in a situation where you cannot heat the pipe such as a live line or within a
live plant you can install the HBE REPAIRHBE RepairHBE Repair as long as the pipe is within the above requirements.

10A. Preheat to application temperature (Propane Torch) - Optional

Pre-heat the cutback area and abraded coating to the required temperature range of 10°C to 100°C with the appropriately sized propane torch. Ensure the
correct temperature has been reached using a digital surface contact thermometer. The preheat temperature must exceed the minimum required
temperature but the mainline coating must not be damaged during preheat. If a film develops on the mainline coating because of preheat, use a surface
abrasion tool to remove it. If the mainline coating lifts or curls during preheat the curled section must be removed.

Dry abrasive blasted steel may flash rust when exposed to open flame when it is below 40°C. There are two ways to avoid flash rust:
1. Preheat the pipe prior to dry abrasive blasting such that after surface preparation is completed the pipe remains over 40°C
2. Dry abrasive blast the steel cold, then heat it up high enough that when you do a quick brush blast the pipe remains over 40°C

If neither of these methods work, then an alternative dry heat source such as the infrared heater or induction coil shall be used.

Refer to “HBE Expediting the Epoxy Cure Schedule” for other application temperature criteria.

10B. Preheat to application temperature (Infrared Heater) - Optional

Pre-heat the cutback area and abraded coating to the required temperature range of 10°C to 100°C with the appropriately sized infrared heater. Adjust the
propane pressure so that the steel and the mainline coating reach the required temperature at the same time without damaging the mainline coating.
Ensure the correct temperature has been reached using a digital surface contact thermometer. If a film develops on the mainline coating because of preheat,
use a surface abrasion tool to remove it. If the mainline coating lifts or curls during preheat it the curled section must be removed

Refer to “HBE Expediting the Epoxy Cure Schedule” for other application temperature criteria.

SFL Canusa Canada aaron.geiger@sealforlife.com

4757-93 Avenue 1.780.719.9501

Edmonton, AB, Canada dean.dunsby@sealforlife.com

1-587-754-8701 1.403.461.5855
Disclaimer: Seal For Life Industries warrants that the product conforms to its chemical and physical description and is appropriate for the use stated on the technical data sheet when used in compliance with Seal For
Life Industries’ written instructions. Because many installation factors are beyond the control of Seal for Life Industries, the user shall determine the suitability of the products and assume all risk and liabilities in
connection herewith. Seal For Life’s liability is stated in its General Terms and Conditions of Sale. Seal For Life makes no other warranty either expressed or implied. All information contained in this MQAP is to be used
as a guide and is subject to change without notice. This MQAP supersedes all previous versions.
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10C. Preheat to application temperature (Induction Coil) - Optional

Pre-heat the cutback area and abraded coating to the required temperature range of 10°C to 100°C with the appropriately sized induction coil. Ensure the
correct temperature has been reached using a digital surface contact thermometer. If a film develops on the mainline coating because of preheat, use a
surface abrasion tool to remove it. If the mainline coating lifts or curls during preheat it the curled section must be removed

Refer to “HBE Expediting the Epoxy Cure Schedule” for other application temperature criteria.

10. Liquid Epoxy Application

Use a brush, roller or trowel to apply HBE Repair to the joint or application area to a specified minimum thickness of 508 microns (20 mils). For directional
drill application the minimum thickness shall be 1016 microns (40 mils). Wet film thickness readings shall be taken in at least four locations, typically at the
12, 3, 6 and 9 O’clock positions. Cover at least 50mm (2”) of any adjacent pipeline coating. Coating should only be applied at temperatures above 10°C (50°F)
and when the pipe surface temperature is 3°C (5°F) above the dew point. If you apply the HBE REPAIR at the high end of the application temperature range it
may not be possible to achieve accurate wet film thickness readings. If this is the case you do not have to take wet film thickness readings and shall rely on
dry film thickness readings.

A variation on high build application technique

Build a first coat of 15-20 mils (300-500 microns) around entire circumference followed by a second coat to achieve specified film thickness.
Directional drill applications routinely employ coating thicknesses >40 mils (1270 microns). Refer to the Owner’s specification for the applied thickness
required values.

11. Installed HBE Repair Inspection

Visually and physically inspect the installed HBE Repair to ensure that:
 Proper overlap onto the mainline coating. ≥50mm (2”)
 No sags, curtains or pinholes
 100% coverage of steel
 Proper wet film thickness
 Wet film thickness marks are repaired
 No large drips or brush marks
 No other excessive deleterious imperfections
 Proper dry film thickness once cured enough to take a measurement without damaging the applied coating.

Backfilling/Laying Guidelines
After installation is complete allow the HBE Repair to mainline sections to cure to Shore D ≥70 at 23°C. After installation is complete allow the HBE Repair
applied to HDD sections to cure to Shore D ≥80 at 23°C. The final Shore D hardness shall be ≥85 at 23°C.

Backfilling/Laying Guidelines
After installation is complete allow the HBE Repair to mainline sections to cure to Shore D ≥70 at 23°C. After installation is complete allow the HBE Repair applied to
HDD sections to cure to Shore D ≥80 at 23°C. The final Shore D hardness shall be ≥85 at 23°C.

SFL Canusa Canada aaron.geiger@sealforlife.com

4757-93 Avenue 1.780.719.9501

Edmonton, AB, Canada dean.dunsby@sealforlife.com

1-587-754-8701 1.403.461.5855
Disclaimer: Seal For Life Industries warrants that the product conforms to its chemical and physical description and is appropriate for the use stated on the technical data sheet when used in compliance with Seal For
Life Industries’ written instructions. Because many installation factors are beyond the control of Seal for Life Industries, the user shall determine the suitability of the products and assume all risk and liabilities in
connection herewith. Seal For Life’s liability is stated in its General Terms and Conditions of Sale. Seal For Life makes no other warranty either expressed or implied. All information contained in this MQAP is to be used
as a guide and is subject to change without notice. This MQAP supersedes all previous versions.
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HBE REPAIR Cure Charts

Gel Time 100g (Pot Life)

14
HBE-95 SFT
12
HBE-HT Repair
10
Time (minutes)

8
6
4
2
0
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Temperature (°C)

Dry to Touch Time (ASTM D1640)

100
HBE-95 SFT HBE-HT Repair
80
Time (minutes)

60

40

20

0
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Temperature (°C)

Dry Hard Time Shore D>70 (ASTM D2240)

200
HBE-95 SFT HBE-HT Repair
150
Time (minutes)

100

50

0
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Temperature (°C)

SFL Canusa Canada aaron.geiger@sealforlife.com

4757-93 Avenue 1.780.719.9501

Edmonton, AB, Canada dean.dunsby@sealforlife.com

1-587-754-8701 1.403.461.5855
Disclaimer: Seal For Life Industries warrants that the product conforms to its chemical and physical description and is appropriate for the use stated on the technical data sheet when used in compliance with Seal For
Life Industries’ written instructions. Because many installation factors are beyond the control of Seal for Life Industries, the user shall determine the suitability of the products and assume all risk and liabilities in
connection herewith. Seal For Life’s liability is stated in its General Terms and Conditions of Sale. Seal For Life makes no other warranty either expressed or implied. All information contained in this MQAP is to be used
as a guide and is subject to change without notice. This MQAP supersedes all previous versions.
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Appendix I – Expediting the Epoxy Cure Schedule

SFL Canusa Canada aaron.geiger@sealforlife.com

4757-93 Avenue 1.780.719.9501

Edmonton, AB, Canada dean.dunsby@sealforlife.com

1-587-754-8701 1.403.461.5855
Disclaimer: Seal For Life Industries warrants that the product conforms to its chemical and physical description and is appropriate for the use stated on the technical data sheet when used in compliance with Seal For
Life Industries’ written instructions. Because many installation factors are beyond the control of Seal for Life Industries, the user shall determine the suitability of the products and assume all risk and liabilities in
connection herewith. Seal For Life’s liability is stated in its General Terms and Conditions of Sale. Seal For Life makes no other warranty either expressed or implied. All information contained in this MQAP is to be used
as a guide and is subject to change without notice. This MQAP supersedes all previous versions.