Pipe Wrapping Tape for External Corrosion Protection
Pipe Wrapping Tape is a self-adhesive protective tape used on the outside of suitable pipes, joints and fittings. When correctly installed as part of an approved coating system, it helps restrict contact between the pipe surface and moisture or corrosive surroundings.
ibeam supplies pipe wrapping tapes for construction, infrastructure and utility projects. Product selection depends on the pipe material, existing coating, installation environment and required protection system.
Features and Benefits
- Cold-applied installation: Suitable self-adhesive systems can be installed without heating the tape.
- External corrosion protection: Helps protect prepared pipe surfaces from the surrounding environment.
- Flexible wrapping: Allows suitable tapes to conform around pipes, joints and fittings.
- Width options: Supports selection for different pipe dimensions and installation details.
- System-based protection: Can be coordinated with the specified primer and additional protection layers.
Technical Overview
| Parameter | Product Information |
|---|---|
| Product Type | External anti-corrosion pipe wrapping tape |
| Application Method | Cold-applied, self-adhesive wrapping |
| Backing Options | PVC or polyethylene, depending on the selected product |
| Listed Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Listed Widths | 100, 150, 200, 225 and 250 mm |
| Listed Roll Lengths | 10, 15 and 20 m |
| Typical Components Protected | Suitable pipe surfaces, joints and fittings |
| Primer and Overlap | As specified for the selected tape system |
The dimensions describe the listed supply range. Width, length, thickness and backing combinations depend on the selected manufacturer and model.
Typical Applications
Suitable products can be used for:
- External protection of buried pipelines.
- Pipe-joint and fitting protection.
- Local coating details within approved pipeline systems.
- External protection of water and wastewater pipelines.
- Other applications expressly covered by the selected product’s documentation.
Above-ground, marine and permanently submerged applications require a grade specifically suitable for those exposure conditions.
Surface Preparation and Installation
Remove contaminants, loose corrosion and sharp projections using the preparation method specified for the coating system. Check compatibility with any existing pipe coating.
Apply the recommended primer where required and allow it to reach the specified condition. Wrap the tape with the prescribed overlap and controlled tension, maintaining contact around the pipe without trapped air or bridging.
Inspect joints, fittings, terminations and damaged areas before covering or backfilling. Apply any additional mechanical protection required by the approved system.
Product Selection
Review the tape’s backing, adhesive, thickness, service temperature, exposure limitations and compatibility with the pipe-coating system.
External wrapping tape is not automatically a structural repair or pressure-leak sealing product. Drinking-water pipeline use also does not establish approval for direct contact with drinking water.
Available Brands and Product Ranges
Enquiries can be made for ranges listed by ibeam, including Duwrap, Bitutape, Oxiwrap PVC, Corrowrap and Iwrap. Specify the exact model and required dimensions when requesting a quotation.
Request a Quotation
Provide the pipe outside diameter, length to be protected, tape dimensions, required quantity and exposure conditions. Include the specified brand, primer, overlap and coating-system requirements where available.







