Practical guides and engineering notes for specifying bi-metal clad and lined steel pipe.
2026-10-21
Where clad and lined steel pipe is used across Australian mining, LNG, and water infrastructure — WA slurry pipelines, northwest shelf sour gas, desalination — the standards that apply, and how to source qualified product with local support.
2026-10-21
Why Alloy 625 (UNS N06625) is the default cladding alloy for severe sour service: composition and PREN, 625 vs 825 vs duplex comparison, welding requirements per API 5LD, and a sourcing checklist.
2026-10-21
Realistic 2026 price ranges per meter for 316L, duplex, Alloy 625 and titanium cladding, the five cost drivers that move quotes, nickel index exposure, and the eight items that get you a firm quote in days.
2026-10-21
How hydroforming and expansion lining work, where liner wrinkling and collapse become risks, MLP vs metallurgically clad pipe in one decision table, and how to specify MLP for water and moderate-pressure service.
2026-10-19
Dense-phase CO₂ corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, and why metallurgically bonded CRA clad pipe is emerging as the cost-effective material for carbon capture and hydrogen transport lines.
2026-10-19
Match the cladding alloy to the service environment using PREN, NACE MR0175 limits, and real failure history — from 316L in fresh water to Alloy 625 in sour, high-chloride service.
2026-10-19
A buyer's guide to clad pipe welding: joint sequence, root pass control, WPS/PQR qualification per ASME IX and API 1104, filler selection, and NDE requirements.
2026-07-31
Decision framework for choosing Right Spinning Pressure (RSP) clad pipe over weld overlay, explosion bonding, and roll bonding for oil, gas, water, and chemical pipelines.
2026-07-31
Debunk common misconceptions about Right Spinning Pressure (RSP) clad pipe compared to explosion bonding.
2026-07-31
Compare Right Spinning Pressure (RSP) with weld overlay cladding for CRA clad pipe. Learn why RSP delivers better bond consistency, lower cost, and faster production.
2026-07-30
Engineering guide comparing GRE/GRP pipe and clad or lined steel pipe for desalination, water transmission, and wastewater projects in the GCC.
2026-07-24
A practical guide for EPCs and buyers sourcing CRA clad and lined steel pipe from China for LNG projects. Learn qualification, quality control, logistics, and risk management.
2026-07-24
A practical quality control checklist for inspecting CRA clad and lined pipe. Learn the essential tests, documents, and acceptance criteria buyers should verify before shipment.
2026-07-24
A practical buyer's guide to API 5LD, the standard for CRA clad and lined steel pipe. Learn what API 5LD covers, key requirements, testing, and how to verify supplier compliance.
2026-07-24
Technical comparison of CRA clad pipe manufacturing methods: Right Spinning Pressure (RSP), explosion bonding, and roll bonding. Learn which process delivers the best metallurgical bond.
2026-07-07
FMI data shows the global clad pipe market reaching USD 7.9 billion by 2036 at a 3.7% CAGR. Explore segment trends, regional growth, key drivers, and what it means for buyers.
2026-06-30
A technical comparison of solid CRA alloy pipe, metallurgically clad pipe, and mechanically lined pipe for oil & gas, mining, chemical, and marine applications.
