Strength
Lab tests have confirmed that I-Rod has excellent compressive strength and a very low friction coefficient.
I-Rod® Material
I-Rod is a strong, durable thermoplastic that prevents corrosion under pipe supports
Eliminate crevice corrosion at pipe supports
Conventional pipe support designs trap water, which soon leads to corrosion that can eventually cause pipe failure.
I-Rod material installed along a beam support. There has never been a reported pipe failure at a pipe support when I-Rod was used.
I-Rod® Prevents Corrosion at Pipe Supports
What is I-Rod?
I-ROD IS A SPECIAL TYPE OF PLASTIC
I-Rod material has a high compressive strength and is subject to very little creep over time, so it can last up to 20 years in the field. The half-round I-Rod material is supplied in lengths, or cut-and drilled to fit any size Pipe U-Bolt.
I-Rod FAQs
I-Rod Specifications
Key Design Points
Inspection
I-Rod provides an electrically isolated stand-off between the pipe and the supporting beam or saddle clamp. This allows for easy maintenance and inspection.
Half-round shape
I-Rod's half-round shape minimizes contact between the pipe and the support, eliminating moisture accumulation.
Extreme temperatures
I-Rod is available in three different materials that collectively are rated to perform in temperatures ranging from -166 degrees F to 480 degrees F.
I-Rod® vs Other Plastics
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Delrin® is crushed
IMITATIONS AND ALTERNATIVES
I-Rod Material is extremely durable. It can support enormous amounts of weight. While conducting offshore inspections, our technicians routinely discover imitations of I-Rod that have broken or crushed, leaving pipes dangerously unprotected. Usually, these are low-grade imitations, but some use are high-quality materials (Delrin and Teflon for example) with the incorrect material properties.
I-Rod vs Imitations
3rd Party Lab Test
How to Order I-Rod
I-ROD LENGTHS OR CUT AND DRILLED
I-Rod is only available from Deepwater Corrosion Services and our licensed distributors and international resellers. I-Rod Material is sold in the following configurations:
> 5 ft or 10 ft lengths
> Cut and drilled for pipe U-bolts
> As a complete Nu-Bolt assembly (with U-bolt, shrink, nuts)
How to Order I-Rod
I-Rod Catalog
