Clad pipe is made from carbon plate with a stainless steel, corrosion resistant alloy layer, finished with a submerged arc weld (SAW). The product allows for the cost effective recovery of previously unviable reserves in mature and sour service fields, which contain high levels of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
By using clad materials, the excellent strength and toughness of carbon-manganese steels are combined with the corrosion resistance of high-alloyed materials.