Tips on Protecting Black Steel Pipe

The time of issue:2013-1-15 9:05:15       Author:kayla

There are various kinds of steel pipes both in domestic and international markets for your selection. And black steel pipe is one of the most popular pipes among consumers both at home and abroad for consumers. The black steel pipe is made from the steel that has not been galvanized. It is different from the galvanized steel pipe actually. The black pipe is the pipe without any protective coatings. It can be used in various kinds of applications, especially for transporting the gas. Different from the galvanized pipe, which is used to transport water. There are various kinds black steel pipe, but almost all steel pipes should be well protected if you want to use it for a longer lifespan.

In order to protect the steel pipe, you may need to prepare the following things, like wire brush, rags, acetone, rusty-inhibitive primer, paint and so forth. Here we will give you a brief introduction on how to protect the black steel pipe.

First of all, to remove the any rust, you should clean the surface of the black pipe. You are advised to use the wire brush to wipe down the oily areas with a cleaning agent to scrub the areas with rust or loose paint. As we all know that there will be some dust on the pipes. And it will influence your work effect if you don't wipe it well.

Second, you are advised to apply a thin layer of rust-inhibitive primer. You can use the spray can to make it quick and easy to be done. You are advised to re-coat with the second layer of primer after the first layer having dried actually. Spray on your first layer of topcoat. To ensure the even coverage, you are advised to move the spray from side to side. Do not apply the second coat when the first layer not fully dry.

Third, ensure that there is no damaged paint on the surface of the black pipe. As you may know, the damaged part will be the fragile part that will be damaged and corroded and affect the normal function of the black pipe.

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