WPC120 PDF
WPC120 PDF
The WPC120 with PCI (Permanent Change Indicator) is a two-layer field-joint coating
system for pipeline operating at 121C (250F) temperature.
Product description
WPC120 field-joint coating.
Construction: Two-layer system:
First layer: High shear-strength copolymer adhesive.
Second layer: Radiation cross-linked, high density polyethylene with PCI
(Permanent Change Indicator).
WPC120 is a wrap-around, heat-shrinkable sleeve designed for corrosion prevention and sealing on various types of piping systems (oil, gas, water, pipe-type cable, etc.), which operate
at temperatures up to 121C (250F). WPC120 is specially suited for higher stress conditions
caused both by elevated temperatures and by soils with severe contraction between wet-dry cycles. WPC120 is normally used for girth weld protection of steel pipes coated with Rayclad120 heat shrinkable tape. WPC120 may be cut to appropriate length to cover all pipe diameters.
The system is designed to be applied with minimum preheating of the pipe.
While installing, WPC120 is wrapped around the joint, a closure patch is then installed (already pre-attached if Uni-sleeve) forming a tube, and the sleeve is shrunk in
place. No epoxy primer is required. Upon heat exposure, the sleeve starts shrinking from its expanded size to form a tight fit around the substrate. During recovery,
the copolymer adhesive softens and flows to form a perfect bond with the pipe surface providing pipe protection against corrosion. The radiation cross-linked outer
layer forms a durable barrier to moisture and mechanical damage.
Product features/benefits
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U
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WPC120
Max operating temperature
121C (250F)
230C (446F)
SA 2
None
DS-WPC120-REV-7-0309
Product thickness
WPC120 (/B)
0.030 in. (0.75 mm)
0.039 in. (1.0 mm)
0.039 in. (1.0 mm)
Test method
Typical Value
Tensile strength
ASTM D-638
Elongation
ASTM D-638
Hardness, Shore D
Shrink force
Dielectric strength
ASTM D-2240
ASTM D-638
150C (302F)
ASTM D-149
Moisture absorption
ASTM D-570
800 volts/mil
31.5 kV/mm
0.06%
Adhesive
Softening point
Lap shear
ASTM E-28
ASTM D-1002
175C (347F)
1300 psi @ 23C (73F)
100 psi @ 121C (250F)
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Test method
Peel to Steel
ASTM D-1000
Cathodic disbondment
Hot water immersion
Soil stress creep resistance
Low temperature flexibility
Impact resistance
Penetration resistance
(1)
Nominal width
Ordering information
WPC120 type products are available:
v as cut piece (pre-cut sleeve and separate closure patch)
v as Uni-sleeve (pre-cut sleeve with pre-attached closure patch)
v as a roll (closure patches to be ordered separately)
Select sleeve width that will overlap onto the millapplied coating by 2 inches (50 mm) minimum on
each side of the weld joint.
Take a 10% shrinkage during installation of sleeve
width into account when calculating the minimum
sleeve width.
6Z
Sleeve width
WPC...
10750
17
Product type
Outside pipe diameter in mils
Sleeve width in inches (Sw)
Thickness code
WPC120
2.375" 48.000" (DN50 DN 1200)
(1)
11" (11.25 or 285 mm) (1), 17" (17.75 or 450 mm)
(1)
(1)
24" (23.5 or 600 mm) , 34"(34.25 or 870 mm)
B
optional
WPC...
17
Product type
Roll width in inches (Sw)
WPC120
100
/UNI
(1)
DS-WPC120-REV-7-0309
Nominal width
Example: WPC120-17x100-RL
Standard Ordering options
* Closure patch
(1)
(1)
100 ft (30 m)
Nominal width
Example: WPCP-IV-4x17
4
17
(1)
Nominal width
Sleeve cut lengths and appropriate closure patch widths depend on the pipe size and product construction, see latest application table AT-GIRTHWELD
For proper product installation, see latest installation instruction.
Berry Plastics 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 Berry Plastics
written instructions. Since many installation factors are beyond the control of Berry Plastics, the user shall determine the suitability of the products for the intended use and assume all risks and liabilities
in connection herewith. Berry Plastics liability is stated in the standard terms and conditions of sale. Berry Plastics makes no other warranty either expressed or implied. All information contained in
this technical data sheet is to be used as a guide and is subject to change without notice. This technical data sheet supersedes all previous data sheets on this product.
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