Tuff-n-Nuff Rockshield Pipeline Protection by Sika

THE PRODUCT TRUSTED BY PIPELINE OWNERS

Laboratory and field tested to protect FBE coated steel from rocky or harsh backfill material.
Outstanding impact resistance results in the modified ASTM G-13 rock drop testing.
Porous and random strand matrix design does not shield cathodic protection.
PVC product construction reduces the impact load transfer onto the pipe during backfilling.
Durable product which exhibits excellent physical and performance properties.
Flexible, lightweight material allows for a quick and inexpensive installation process, even in extreme arctic temperatures.
Custom sizes are available for every pipeline diameter size (zero waste).
Product was designed and has been sold specifically as a rockshield for nearly 30 years.
Manufacturing capacity to support large scale pipeline projects.
Specified for use as a rockshield by some of largest pipeline owners in the world.
Safety yellow color helps to identify the pipeline during dig ups.
Quicker installation with less manpower when utilizing Rapid-Edge hook-and-loop closure system.
No Tape or strapping material required when Rapid-Edge option is used.

Does Not Shield Cathodic Protection
Safety Yellow Color
Custom Sizes Can be Made for Almost Every Practical Pipeline Diameter Size
Trusted by Pipeline Owners for nearly 30 years
Superior Cold Weather Performance / Ease of Installation
Most Widely Used and Specified Rockshield for Oil & Gas Pipelines in the US and Canada
Surpassed Every Brand of Rockshield During Impact Resistance Testing
Industry Leading Impact Resistance with Superior Performance and Protection Capable of Withstanding up to 6" Rock in our ASTM G13 Modified Impact Testing
Formulated for Flexibility in Extreme Cold Weather Environments

A variety of standard roll widths are available to accomidate any standard pipeline diameter up to 22 inches.
Simply unroll the entire roll of Tuff-N-Nuff® on top of the pipe.
Press together the Rapid-Edge hook and loop strips to continiously secure Tuff-N-Nuff to the pipe.
No spiral wrapping of tape is required with new Rapid-Edge fastening technology!

Custom sized rolls and pads are easily wrapped around pipelines by placing Tuff-N-Nuff® on top of the pipe and rolling it out completely.

Recommended to overlap the edges of Tuff-N-Nuff® at the 6 o’clock position with 4" of overlap of the pipe to ensure “double layer” protection at the critical weight bearing point.
An end to end overlap of 1 to 2 inches is also recommended.
Affix the rockshield using tape or appropriate non-metallic strapping.
The pipeline may be backfilled immediately following the completion of the installation process.