Glass lined piping requires no special handling procedures from that of any other type of lined piping. The materials should not be lifted internally with hooks, forks or chains to avoid damage to the glass lining. External lifting with forks, straps or cables is recommended.

External impact or vibration during handling will not affect the glass lining provided that the base metal is not deformed or bent beyond the yield point of the metal itself.

Field cutting should be limited to one piece per run of pipe for closure purposes only. Cuts should be made using a band saw with a Lenox neo-type blade, 1/4" wide x .125" thick x 18 teeth per inch, or finer, set at a speed of 100 feet per minute or faster. If the material is not forced against the blade, but set so that the cut is progressive in a natural way, chipping or spalling of the glass lining is held to a minimum. Occasionally, a chip may go back .030" to .060", but that is usually on an upward angle leaving the metal substrate protected with a cover of our ground coat or ceramic material. Pipe can also be cut with an abrasive high speed cutting wheel.

All field repair is based on judgment, however, repairs should be the exception rather than the rule. An occasional repair will not impair the function of the glass lined pipe but an excessive amount could eventually encourage build up within the system.

We recommend the use of "Glidden Glid-Guard Epoxy Resin" for repair of any minor chipping or spalling which occurs during cutting. The area to be repaired should be free of any loose materials and should be cleaned with a standard solvent to remove any grease or dirt. Use a 50/50 mixture of part "A" and part "B" of the epoxy repair material, being careful to only mix the amount that will be used within a 15 minute time period (once mixed the material will begin to set-up very quickly).

Welding on glass lined material is not recommended.

As with the other aforementioned items, glass lined pipe requires no special storage concerns as it is unaffected by weather, temperature or sunlight.