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Pipeline pigging has become a standard practice in the petroleum and natural gas industry, utilizing fluid or gas pumping upstream to facilitate cleaning of wax, sediments, or dewatering. In previous research by the authors, a specialized epoxy membrane embedded with chemical sensors was developed to monitor in-line environments. However, the durability of this thin film material under pipeline cleaning conditions remained unexplored. This study conducted experimental tests simulating industrial pipeline cleaning procedures using rubber-based cleaning disks. Results indicate that a standard 3mm epoxy base attached to the pipeline's inner wall maintains integrity with minimal surface wear during pipeline cleaning activities. Additionally, the study found that the maximum shear stress applied to the membrane increases with thickness, reaching a maximum of 2.95 MPa when the membrane thickness is less …