FibronPipe’s manufacturing lines are ready for implementation under licensing agreements with selected partners worldwide. All Thermoplastic Composite Pipes (TCP) are produced using FibronPipe’s established technology platform, including defined process specifications and prescribed raw materials to ensure consistent quality.
We support our partners with comprehensive training, technical assistance, and onboarding services—laying the foundation for long-term collaboration and successful local manufacturing.
Proven Under Real-World Manufacturing Conditions
The equipment used for TCP production has been developed and continuously optimized over several years at our operational manufacturing facility in Austria—not just designed on paper, but refined under real 24/7 production conditions. This hands-on development approach ensures robust, reliable, and production-ready technology.
Purpose-Built for Bonded TCP
All system components are tailored to support the unique requirements of bonded TCP production, with particular emphasis on the following critical elements:
PLC System
The PLC manages and controls the entire TCP manufacturing process with precision and reliability.
Key features include:
- Defined start-up ramps with exact time and temperature control profiles
- Recipe management for various TCP types and diameters
- Centralized control and data acquisition for inline quality control systems
- Data interface to the ATP (Automatic Tape Placement) system, including AI-driven vision software for tape gap detection and positioning
Integrated safety loop control for safe operation - “Co-Pilot” remote access feature for expert support and maintenance from our team in Austria
Tape wrapping units
The tape wrapping units are engineered for precision, stability, and continuous performance in bonded TCP production. Key features include:
- Automatic tape tension control, independent of tape magazine size
- Motorized angle and axis positioning of the tape spools, using specially selected high-performance motors with precision stepper gearing
- Highly advanced spool mounting system, ensuring secure and reliable fixation for safe operation during high-speed production
- Controlled tape overlap and feed-in position to ensure consistent tape alignment and uniform layer build-up
- Designed for quick spool changes to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency
- Active pipe centering using driven centering motors and guiding holders to maintain precise alignment during wrapping
- Modular design for flexible integration into various line configurations and future scalability
Automatic Tape Placement (ATP)
FibronPipe’s ATP system features advanced, AI-driven semantic vision technology to ensure precise and reliable tape placement. Engineered for high-performance TCP manufacturing, the system delivers accuracy, consistency, and intelligent process control. Key features include:
- AI-based vision software for accurate tape gap recognition and semantic interpretation of placement patterns
- Inline automatic tape gap control and real-time adjustment to maintain placement quality
- Seamless integration with the master line PLC for synchronized operation and centralized data handling
- Continuous monitoring of placement accuracy to support quality documentation and traceability
- Reduced operator intervention through intelligent automation, improving repeatability and lowering the risk of human error
- Adaptable to different product types, pipe diameters, and tape geometries—supporting flexible production requirements
The importance of inline quality control system (ATP)
In the energy sector, operators are increasingly demanding more than just basic performance qualification for non-metallic composite pipes - they expect effective, real-time quality control within the manufacturing process itself. This expectation is well justified: the critical phase of pipe production is precisely where defects may originate that could later compromise pipeline integrity.
Key process parameters such as tape tension, nip point, placement angle, tape width, and gap size must be precisely controlled. Deviations in any of these factors can directly impact the long-term performance of the pipe - potentially leading to reduced pressure resistance, increased diffusion, or delamination risks under cyclic loading.
Inline quality control is therefore not optional - it is essential!
FibronPipe is a pioneer in this field, utilizing cutting-edge ATP (Automatic Tape Placement) technology powered by AI-based vision systems. High-resolution image capture, combined with trained recognition models, enables the ATP system to autonomously monitor tape placement and gap accuracy across entire production shifts (e.g. 8 hours) and make real-time adjustments within tight tolerances.
ATP Technology: A Milestone in Thermoplastic Composite Pipe Manufacturing
This advanced quality control capability represents a major step forward in ensuring the consistent performance, safety, and reliability of bonded TCP systems - helping set a new standard for modern composite pipe production.
Inline Quality Control (QC)
FibronPipe’s inline QC system provides full transparency, documentation, and traceability across the entire TCP manufacturing process - meeting the increasing demands of operators for data-driven quality assurance. Key features include:
- Continuous identification and real-time recording of all critical production parameters
- Automatic digital data logging for each pipe section, with secure storage of process histories
- Full traceability of manufacturing conditions for every meter of TCP, ensuring accountability and quality verification
- Data export in standard formats to support customer-specific documentation and compliance requirements
- Optional integration with cloud-based systems or local MES platforms for centralized data access and long-term storage
TCP coil winding
FibronPipe’s coil winding system is designed for flexibility and efficiency, accommodating a wide range of pipe sizes and project needs. Key features include:
- Adjustable inner and outer diameter (ID/OD) coil winding to suit different TCP diameters and pressure classes, in accordance with minimum bending radius (MBR) specifications
- Versatile packaging options: pipes can be delivered on drums or coiled and secured on wooden transport frames (beds/crosses) for easy handling, logistics, and field deployment
- Coil lengths of up to 1,100 meters per unit, depending on pipe type and dimension
- Up to four coils can be loaded on a single standard truck, optimizing transport efficiency and reducing mobilization costs
What Sets FibronPipe Apart from Conventional RTP...
Unlike traditional Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes (RTP), FibronPipe's Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) is built with a fully bonded composite structure.
Key Advantages of FibronPipe’s TCP (or Bonded RTP) Compared to Conventional RTP:
- Bonded and fused manufacturing principle
--> Ensures a monolithic wall structure with no delamination between layers - In-situ melt fusion process
Achieved through highly precise temperature control during pre-heating and fiber tape consolidation - Fully bonded composite layers
Distribute loads and stresses evenly across the entire pipe wall
--> Results in higher structural integrity and improved resistance to localized failure - Superior fatigue resistance and flexibility
--> Better suited for applications with dynamic loading and pressure cycling - Minimized risk of gas penetration and blistering
The bonded reinforcement structure significantly reduces potential pathways for gas entrapment between layers - Improved dimensional stability
Prevents layer shifting, maintaining pipe shape during coiling, transport, and installation - Enhanced resistance to thermal cycling
Uniform response to temperature changes reduces internal stress and long-term degradation - Lower risk during installation
The cohesive pipe structure is more robust against handling damage and tight bending scenarios - Optimized for advanced inline QC
Consistent bonding enables precise quality control and seamless integration with digital monitoring systems like ATP - Supports reuse and recyclability
Durable bonded structure allows potential redeployment in secondary applications; fully polymer-based materials enable end-of-life recycling
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