The pipe ends, which are left uncoated to facilitate field welding, require specific protection to maintain the cleanliness and integrity of the precisely machined bevels. The ends are protected with internal and external plastic or metal end caps to prevent physical damage, ingress of moisture, and internal contamination during storage and transit. For particularly long transit times, a temporary, easily removed corrosion inhibitor may be applied to the bare steel bevels to prevent surface rusting, ensuring the contractor receives a clean, ready-to-weld surface. This final logistical step closes the loop on Abtersteel’s commitment, ensuring that the high-integrity X60M PSL2 3PE LSAW pipe reaches the construction site in the same pristine, certified condition in which it left the factory.