Surface treatment of components for the oil and gas industry

Visiting address:
Xylan and phosphating – Langmyra 9, 4344 Bryne, Norway

Pickling stainless steel – Vardheivegen 60, Bryne, Norway

Xylan/Molykote
Used to provide surface protection in extreme environments – subsea, for example. A wide range of colours is available, ensuing good visibility under water as well. Xylan has the lowest friction co-efficient of any known surface treatment. Stable and effective at extreme temperatures (high and low). Xylan acts as a lubricant while providing robust corrosion protection, and can be combined with phosphate pre-treatment for even better results. Xylan has been a staple of the offshore industry for 30–40 years.

Xylan extends service life and helps reduce total operating costs.

Xylan/Molykote can be used:
1. To achieve a low friction coefficient
2. To protect two touching, rubbing surfaces
3. To permit subsequent disassembly without risk of damage to equipment
4. To protect equipment against corrosion
5. To help reduce noise levels by helping cut friction between surfaces in machinery/equipment. Friction makes noise
6. To produce surfaces that can withstand extreme temperatures (high and low)
7. To insulate components and prevent shorting
8. To colour code equipment in combination with a variety of other properties – wide range of colours available

Zinc phosphating
Zinc phosphating produces a fine, homogeneous surface. This finish is also an excellent primer (base coat) and helps ensure improved adhesion of Xylan.

Bead blasting
This is a non-ferrous abrasive medium consisting of aluminium and glass, and it can be blended to the customer’s specifications and requirements. Bead blasting is a less abrasive process that produces a finer surface on the material. This improves adhesion for various coatings applied subsequently that roughen the surface.

Technical information
Xylan
Pre-treatment: l 6.0 m x w 0.9 m x h 1.5 m
Curing oven: l 6.0 m x w 2.5 m x h 2.5 m

Pickling stainless steel
Pickling bath 1: l 6.2 m x b 3.0 m x h 3.50 m.
Pickling bath 2: l 6.2 m x b 1.40 m x h 3.50 m