When CANUSA began operations in 1966, its mandate was straightforward: Excellence in field joint protection products for pipes and pipelines. Through extensive research and development, the wholly owned subsidiary of Shaw Industries Ltd. has reached its goal time and time again with a wide range of products to meet every need in pipe joint protection.

From day one of plant applied pipe coatings, field joints were the weak link in the chain. Great strides were made in the pipe coating area, but scant attention was given to the corrosion protection of pipe joints. CANUSA was one of the companies first to recognize the need, and then devoted its energy and resources to producing a system of field joint protection that has consistently kept up with the fast-paced demands of a growing pipeline industry.

With a strong base in plastics engineering as well as sealants and coatings technology, CANUSA's engineers developed a heat shrinkable tubular sleeve. The crosslinked polyethylene is lined with a heat sensitive adhesive. Upon application of heat from a propane torch, the sleeve shrinks to conform tightly to the joint profile. At the same time, molten adhesive is forced into all surface irregularities, making the seal complete. This CANUSA product, CANUSAtube^™, is in wide use today.

CANUSA engineers also developed a two piece wrap-around sleeve, CANUSAwrap^™ that can be installed on new pipelines after welding or for restoring existing pipelines. This sleeve consists of an irradiation crosslinked heat-shrinkable backing coated with a sealant. This system allows the use of a wide range of backings and sealants to suit specific operating temperatures and environmental conditions.

The most recent addition to the CANUSA family is the patented CANUSA Wrapid Sleeve^™. This welded system combines the integrity of a seamless tubular sleeve with the convenience of a wrap-around sleeve.

CANUSA's continued commitment to high technology and innovation through research and development has made it a leader in its field with its products in use throughout the world.

Research And Development

Technological innovations and advances using a highly skilled team of engineers, scientists and technicians is the driving force upon which CANUSA has built its success. CANUSA's research and product development staff is complemented by a modern, state-of-the-art research facility. More than that, CANUSA listens to its customers solving their problems. Through close interaction between customers, field engineers and the research and development team, CANUSA finds solutions.

CANUSA's expertise in polymer engineering, crosslinking chemistry and sealant and pipe coating technology allows us to provide the ultimate in engineered, user-friendly products.

Quality Control

At CANUSA, quality is built into the product. Quality control ensures that raw materials, in-process materials and finished products are subjected to exhaustive testing to comply with strict specifications. Quality assurance procedures permit traceability of every component throughout the entire manufacturing process.

CANUSA's modern laboratories combined with a comprehensive quality control program assure long and reliable service of its products in the field.

Field and Technical Support

CANUSA prides itself on its superior Field and Technical support. Rapid response to field problems by qualified, professional staff, has led to much customer praise. Field training seminars to instruct contractors and company crews are available upon request to meet customer needs.