Tuff-N-Nuff Protective Rockshield for Steel or Plastic Pipe
Protect your pipeline with Tuff-N-Nuff Protective Rockshield, designed for both steel and plastic pipes. This durable shield offers unmatched protection against impacts and harsh conditions, ensuring your pipeline coating remains intact during installation and throughout its lifespan. Easy to install and highly effective, Tuff-N-Nuff minimizes damage risk, enhances efficiency, and reduces costly repairs. Trust the best defense for your pipeline.
ADVANTAGES
Tuff-N-Nuff Rockshield Features
- Custom Cut Rolls or Pads: No waste, no overwrap, and no field cutting—ready for use with zero extra costs.
- Flexible PVC: Accommodates pipe movement due to ground shifts, thermal expansion, or contraction.
- Lightweight: Easy to handle at just 0.825 lbs per sq/ft, with up to 43,000 lbs per truckload.
- Porous Texture: Prevents water trapping and allows accurate cathodic testing.
- Impact Resistance: 150.0 in-lbs impact resistance at 11mm thickness.
- Bright Yellow: Easily identifiable for third-party visibility.
- Versatile: Rolls for smaller pipes, pads for large-diameter pipes.
Laboratory Tested for Unmatched Performance
At Lined Pipe Systems, our Tuff-N-Nuff landscape undergoes extensive laboratory testing to guarantee top-tier protection for your pipeline. It is rigorously tested for impact resistance, ensuring it shields your pipeline from physical damage. Compression tests confirm its durability under heavy pressure, while cathodic access ensures proper corrosion control. Designed to withstand extreme conditions, the Tuff rock field is tested for high temperature resistance and low temperature flexibility. Tensile and elongation tests verify its strength and flexibility, and penetration resistance ensures it withstands sharp objects and harsh environments. With these comprehensive tests, you can trust that the Tuff-N-Nuff site exploration will provide reliable protection for your pipeline, no matter the challenge.
Easy Installation of Tuff-N-Nuff Rockshield
Installing Tuff-N-Nuff terrain is simple and can be done in three ways, depending on the size of the pipeline and what equipment is available:
- Cigarette Wrap (for pipes 20″ or smaller)
For smaller pipes, the cigarette wrap method works best. Unroll the Tuff-N-Nuff Rockshield over the top of the pipe, letting the edges hang down. Make sure the roll fits the pipe’s size with a 4″ overlap. Use nonmetallic strapping or tape to secure the edges, making sure the ends overlap at the 6 o’clock position on the pipe for full protection. - Using Pads
For larger pipes, Tuff-N-Nuff Pads are available in 72″ wide sections that match the size of the pipe. Wrap the pad around the pipe, making sure the ends overlap by about 2″ to 4″. Secure it with nonmetallic tape or strapping, with the edges slightly overlapping by 1″ to 2″ along the length of the pipe. - Spiral Wrapping
Another option is spiral wrapping the Tuff-N-Nuff Rock formation around the pipe. You can do this by hand or use a machine to wrap the tape around the pipe in a spiral pattern. This method gives even protection all around the pipe.
These easy methods ensure that your pipeline gets the protection it needs with little effort and quick installation.
SFL Onshore Rockshield: Premium Protection for Your Pipeline
SFL Onshore Rockshield is a high-quality protective mesh engineered to shield pipeline coatings from potential damage caused by rocks, tough backfill, and geological shifts during onshore pipeline installations. This product is essential for keeping pipelines protected throughout their lifecycle.
What makes Onshore Rockshield unique is its ability to prevent damage from sharp rocks and dense soil during the backfilling process. Its robust design offers excellent protection against physical impacts and wear, ensuring that the pipeline’s coating remains intact even under challenging conditions.
Not only is SFL Onshore Rockshield lightweight and easy to install, but it also provides long-lasting protection, reducing the need for costly repairs or maintenance. By using this reliable solution, pipeline owners can ensure their pipelines stay durable and operational for many years.