Work Scope
Project Overview
CRC Evans executed the first global deployment of the RAPTOR 2.0 induction heat and fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) coating system at a U.S. spoolbase, integrating it seamlessly into existing production to improve safety, quality, repeatability, and reliability over earlier methods and RAPTOR 1.0. The system’s self-alignment and dual-pyrometer control underpinned consistent, uniform field-joint coatings while reducing powder in the work area.
Project Objectives
- Improve Safety – Reduce powder in the work area and apply dual pyrometer control to avoid overheating the steel.
- Increase Quality – Maintain consistent and uniform coating across each field joint (FJ).
- Boost Repeatability – Ensure each pipe exits the system to the same standard, joint-to-joint.
- Enhance Reliability – Cut downtime and maintenance seen with RAPTOR 1.0.
- Raise throughput & efficiency – Achieve full inverter output for faster cycle times and lower powder wastage
Solution
Project Deliverables
CRC Evans was responsible for the full deployment of the RAPTOR 2.0 heat and FBE coating system, including system design and engineering, fabrication or procurement of key components, and on-site installation and commissioning. They ensured the machine integrated seamlessly with existing Spoolbase processes, delivering fully tested and qualified performance in heating, coating quality, repeatability, and safety. Additionally,
CRC Evans provided operational and maintenance documentation, trained staff, established quality assurance procedures, ensured compliance with agreed performance metrics, and provided ongoing support and maintenance.
Benefits to client
Key Deliverables
- End-to-End System Deployment: Full design, engineering, fabrication/ procurement, installation, and commissioning of the RAPTOR 2.0 heat
and FBE coating system. - Seamless Integration: Successful integration of RAPTOR 2.0 into existing Mobile Spoolbase operations, ensuring compatibility with established processes.
- Proven Performance: Delivery of a fully tested and qualified system meeting agreed performance metrics for heating efficiency, coating quality, repeatability, and safety.
- Operational Excellence: Provision of comprehensive operational and maintenance documentation, staff training, and implementation of robust quality assurance procedures.
- Enhanced Productivity and Safety: Implementation of a high throughput, self-aligning coating solution that reduced manual intervention, minimised powder waste, improved coating consistency, and enhanced overall site safety.
- Ongoing Support: Continued technical support and maintenance services to ensure sustained system performance and reliability.
Project Successes
1. Proven consistency at scale: Over 2000 joints coated to acceptable standard to date, with evidence from consistency joints demonstrating
repeatable performance.
2. Quality & efficiency gains: Faster processing, highly repeatable coating quality, and lower powder waste versus conventional systems and
RAPTOR 1.0.
3. Operational robustness: Self-alignment addressed out-of-center entries and “dog-leg” pipe challenges that previously drove downtime.
4. On-site excellence: Early setup and optimization benefited from specialist attention to coating and machine details, reinforcing a robust design now running with minimal issues.
5. Deployed a further second unit to the client following the project’s success.
Client Feedback
Overall performance: “CRCE should hold their heads very high… the onsite team has enabled the Spoolbase to continually produce field joints to acceptable standard.” Technology value: The client highlighted coil alignment as the standout feature for efficiency and repeatability. Team contribution: On-site specialists were praised for attention to coating and machine details during setup—helping establish a strong start. Confidence going forward: The system’s robustness since initial commissioning has increased client confidence in deploying RAPTOR 2.0 on future projects.
Conclusion
The successful deployment of RAPTOR 2.0 at the U.S. spoolbase demonstrates CRC Evans’ ability to deliver advanced, production-ready coating technology that meaningfully improves safety, quality, and operational efficiency. By integrating seamlessly into existing operations and consistently achieving high-performance results at scale, RAPTOR 2.0 has proven its reliability and value over previous systems. Strong production outcomes and positive client feedback reinforce the system’s role as a robust, repeatable solution, providing a solid foundation for future RAPTOR 2.0 deployments worldwide.
