Manufacture of flexible Thermoplastic Composite Pipes (TCP/bonded-RTP) for the energy industry, incl. PUR insulation and manufacturing technology.
Fibron Pipe GesmbH
4300 St. Valentin, AustriaNew on Amplifa
About FibronPipe
Fibron Pipe GesmbH develops and manufactures flexible composite pipes made from Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP), also known as bonded Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe (bonded-RTP), for the energy industry. The metal-free fiber reinforcement makes the pipes fully corrosion-free and suitable for transporting water, oil, hydrocarbons and gas. The product range covers diameters from 2″ to 6″ (DN50 to DN125), operating pressures up to 210 bar and continuous lengths up to 1100 m on reels or drums. Since the merger with RK Infra GmbH in 2020, composite pipes with factory-applied polyurethane (PUR) thermal insulation have also been manufactured. Production in St. Valentin (Austria) is based on a proprietary technology platform with tape winding units, Automatic Tape Placement (ATP) with AI-assisted vision software, PLC control systems and inline quality control. The manufacturing technology is licensed to partners worldwide, including training and technical support.
- Site
- St. Valentin
- Processes
- Manufacture of Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP/bonded-RTP), Manufacture of composite pipes with factory-applied polyurethane (PUR) thermal insulation, Thermoplastic extrusion, Testing and inline quality control of pipe manufacturing, Engineering: design and development of pipelines and custom PLC control systems, Licensing of manufacturing technology incl. training and technical support, Production of composite pipes with factory-applied PUR thermal insulation, Development of PLC control systems
- Materials
- Thermoplastic (pipe/composite material), Polyurethane (PUR) thermal insulation, metal-free fiber reinforcement, Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (bonded-RTP), Metal-free fiber reinforcement, Thermoplastic extrusion
- Certificates
- Inline quality control (ATP, AI vision), Traceability per pipe meter, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2019
- Industries
- Energy industry, Infrastructure, Energy industry (transport of water, oil, hydrocarbons, gas)
- 01
Thermoplastic extrusion
- 02
Tape winding / Automatic Tape Placement (ATP)
- 03
Inline quality control
- 04
PUR thermal insulation (optional)
- 05
Reel/drum delivery
- 06
Licensing & partner support
Materials & Processes
Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (bonded-RTP)
Flexible, high-pressure composite pipe with metal-free fiber reinforcement for water, oil, hydrocarbons and gas.
Polyurethane (PUR) thermal insulation
Factory-applied thermal insulation for thermally stressed pipelines.
Metal-free fiber reinforcement
Makes the pipes fully corrosion-free at low weight per meter.
Thermoplastic extrusion
Base process of pipe manufacturing with decades of experience in thermoplastic extrusion.
Locations
St. Valentin
ATHeadquarters and production
- Part weight / size
- DN50–DN125 (2″–6″), up to 1100 m length
- Materials
- Thermoplastic, polymer-fiber composite, PUR
- Tape winding units
- Automatic Tape Placement (ATP) with AI vision software
- PLC control system for pipe production lines
- Inline quality control system
- Extrusion line (thermoplastic extrusion)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP/bonded-RTP)Plastics | – | 1100 m × DN125 (6″) | – | – | Thermoplastic, Polymer-fiber composite, Polyurethane (PUR) thermal insulation |
| Manufacture of composite pipes with factory-applied polyurethane (PUR) thermal insulationPlastics | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastic, Polyurethane |
| Thermoplastic extrusionPlastics | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastic |
| Testing and inline quality control of pipe manufacturingTesting | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastic |
| Engineering: design and development of pipelines and custom PLC control systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Licensing of manufacturing technology incl. training and technical supportEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tape winding unit | FibronPipe | – | – | – | St. Valentin, Austria |
| Automatic Tape Placement (ATP) system with AI vision software | FibronPipe | – | – | – | St. Valentin, Austria |
| PLC control system for pipe production lines | FibronPipe | – | – | – | St. Valentin, Austria |
| Inline quality control system | FibronPipe | – | – | – | St. Valentin, Austria |
| Extrusion line (thermoplastic extrusion) | – | – | – | – | St. Valentin, Austria |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Every pipe is manufactured with a calculated service life of at least 20 years. An inline quality control system with ATP technology and AI-assisted vision software monitors critical process parameters in real time and documents every production history without gaps.
| Evidence | St. Valentin |
|---|---|
| Inline quality control (ATP, AI vision) | |
| Traceability per pipe meter | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2019
Foundation of FibronPipe in Germany.
- 2020
Merger with RK Infra GmbH (Austrian manufacturer of pre-insulated pipe systems with over 40 years of experience); both companies part of Radius Group Holding (UK); integration of the production lines into the production facilities of RK Infra GmbH in St. Valentin.