Refining, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas
F.W. Gartner has been providing its unique range of surface technology solutions to the refining, petrochemical and oil and gas industries for over 85 years. Here are some of the components and applications we have experience working with.
Common components coated within this industry include:
- Rotating elements
- Riser
- Bearing housings
- Pump cases, impellers and heads
- Pump shafts, sleeves and plungers
- Piston rods
- Pistons
- Pump shafts
- Centrifuges
- Impellers
- Heat exchangers
- Seal sleeves
- Gear boxes
- Boilers
- Compessor shafts
- Compressor pistons
- Compressor cylinders
- Compressor rotors – steam & gas
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Process vessels
- Mixing equipment – vessels, agitators & blades
- Vessels
- Cylinders
Materials and processes used for these components vary depending upon service conditions.
Applications
- Chrome replacement
- Dimensional rebuilding
- Surface performance modification
- Erosion, abrasion, cavitation and corrosion protection
- Sacrificial coatings
- Surface wetting characteristic modification
- Wear resistance coating
The refining, petrochemical and oil and gas industries demand a reliable supplier who consistently delivers innovative, cutting-edge solutions. These are qualities that have driven our company’s growth and development from its inception. As these industries and their technology bases have grown, we have responded by offering the full spectrum of surface engineering processes from traditional spray and fuse, plasma and HVOF, to the cutting-edge processes of laser cladding and kinetic spray.
Moreover, by incorporating all the pre and post machining and grinding facilities at our location, we satisfy the need for efficiency with corresponding time savings. In short, we work hard at understanding your business, stand ready to partner with you, and will strive to meet your most demanding engineering and surface technology needs.