The Rock Stops Here.™
RockGuard® HD Pipeline Protection Mesh
RockGuard® HD | Pipeline Asset Protection

The Rock Stops Here.™

The Standard in Pipeline Asset Protection.

11 mm
Consistent thickness
75+
Midstream approvals
45+
Contractor approvals
1981
Serving the pipeline industry
About the Manufacturer

Trusted by the Pipeline Industry Since 1981

Industrial Fabrics, Inc. has provided trusted service to the pipeline industry since 1981, and manufactures RockGuard® HD Pipeline Protection Mesh — the standard in pipeline asset protection.

RockGuard® HD is an 11 mm, three-dimensional bi-planar extruded diamond mesh rock shield made from polyethylene. It protects pipe coating during backfill, rock migration and future excavation, and stays lightweight and flexible to handle — even at low temperatures.

Today RockGuard® HD holds over 75 midstream approvals and more than 45 contractor approvals.

Industrial Fabrics, Inc.
Why RockGuard® HD

Seven Reasons Crews Choose RockGuard® HD

An 11 mm extruded diamond mesh that protects pipe coating from backfill to future excavation, in any climate.

01

Effective Performance in All Climates

Remains flexible, regardless of temperature

02

Consistent Thickness

11 mm (greater than 3/8") throughout roll/pad

03

Does Not Interfere with Cathodic Protection

Open mesh design allows cathodic protection to completely protect the full circumference of the pipe

04

Initial Backfill & Long-Term Protection

Excellent impact and compressive strength to ensure the pipe's coating integrity

05

Resists Wicking & Allows Free Water Flow

Doesn't affect the natural movement of water

06

Lighter than the Competition

Ergonomically correct weight enhances safety

07

Designed for Easy Installation

Wraps quickly around any pipe diameter with RockGuard® Tape

Products

Pipeline Protection From Backfill to Buoyancy

RockGuard® HDPipeline Protection Mesh

RockGuard® HD

This pipeline protection mesh is an 11 mm, three dimensional bi-planar extruded diamond structured mesh rock shield manufactured from polyethylene. RockGuard® HD provides long-term protection to pipelines during backfill operations, rock migration, and even during future excavation and is a premium rock shield due to its lightweight and flexible handling — even at low temperatures.

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PipeWeightsGeotextile Buoyancy Bags

PipeWeights

This breathable, woven polypropylene geotextile bag is designed as a buoyancy control feature for the pipeline industry. PipeWeights is filled with aggregate and placed on the pipeline to provide long term buoyancy control and restricts uplift without damaging the pipe's coating.

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RockGuard® HD in the Field

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See It In Action

Built for the Right-of-Way

A premium rock shield due to its lightweight and flexible handling — even at low temperatures.

Ready to protect your next pipeline?