PIH - Pipeline Induction Heat

Pipeline Induction Heat Ltd (PIH), a CRC Evans Company is a contracting company specialising in the onsite application of anti-corrosion coatings, heat treatment and other support services during construction of onshore and offshore oil, gas and product pipelines.

There are ever increasing challenges for coating applicators as offshore cycle times reduce, overland pipelines are laid in more demanding conditions and in all cases the bare steel section at welded joints becomes larger to accommodate automated welding and inspection. Compound this with ever more stringent specifications for more arduous pipeline operating conditions and it is easy to perceive why the industry is focused on proper and efficient application of field joint coating materials.

Corrosion poses the single biggest threat to the integrity of the world's pipelines and anticipating these problems requires PIH to undertake research and development initiatives that provide our clients with solution-based services covering application equipment, trained and experienced technicians and suitable materials. We understand the necessity of working alongside both the main contractors and owners to provide a total project service for field joint coating of your pipelines.

A truly global company, PIH provides services to pipeline construction contractors working on offshore lay barges and at onshore spool bases as well as on overland pipelines. We continually work with our customers and coating material suppliers to develop innovative and relevant technologies that fulfil and often exceed today's demanding field joint coating requirements.

As an experienced independent field joint coating contractor, PIH fully understands the necessity for working alongside both main contractors and owners to provide a total project service for field joint coating of their pipelines. On time, on budget and to specification are key parameters in the PIH business philosophy. However, this is never allowed to overshadow the primarily important factor of health and safety on construction worksites. Operating a fully BSI accredited health and safety management system, PIH places primary focus on achieving zero accidents both in the field and throughout the business operation.

PIH has strived to create coating systems that are efficient and easy to use. By using automation the task of the coating operator is made less burdensome and hence the risk of error and possible accident is significantly reduced compared to a manual process. Using innovative technology in our coating apparatus has also meant that consumption and wastage are reduced as far as possible. PIH has developed coating machines that reduce overspray and coating material losses during application. This philosophy has been proven to promote a healthy working atmosphere and virtually eliminates any environmental impact.

Our company understands that the foundation of success is built upon sound commercial management, operational efficiency, quality assurance and most importantly safety and environmental awareness.

Track Record

PIH are one of the world leaders in the provision of specialist field joint coating services and are particularly proud of the long and successful track record in spool base and offshore field joint coating activities as well as in the onshore pipeline construction sector. PIH has long been associated with providing onshore and offshore services for all the major pipeline construction contractors and has earned a reputation for quality, performance and of course reliability in the services we provide.