Laser Cladding
Laser cladding technology provides advanced solutions for component restoration and surface protection in the Oil&Gas sector.
Extend equipment lifespan and enhance performance with laser cladding—a proven metallurgical process that restores damaged components and applies protective coatings engineered to withstand the harshest corrosive and erosive conditions in petroleum operations
Up to x3
Component
lifespan extended
Up to 67%
Savings vs. new
components replacement
0.2 mm
Surface tolerances
maintained
Up to x3
Component
lifespan extended
Up to 67%
Savings vs. new
components replacement
0.2 mm
Surface tolerances
maintained
Laser cladding restores bearing journals, valves, and rotors by applying dense, metallurgically bonded Babbitt or hardfacing layers. The process ensures a fine-grained, defect-free structure, while minimal heat input prevents distortion, maintaining tolerances within 0.2 mm (0.008”).
Use Cases
Advantages
Capital Savings
Capital Savings
Drastically reduces operational costs by eliminating the need for expensive component replacements
High-Performance Protection
High-Performance Protection
Provides the extreme corrosion and erosion resistance demanded by the oil and gas sector
In-Situ Capabilities
In-Situ Capabilities
Allows for the repair of critical assets without the downtime associated with factory-based restoration
Extended Asset Lifespan
Extended Asset Lifespan
Restores and significantly prolongs the service life of high-value capital assets
High Coating Purity
High Coating Purity
Features minimal dilution of the base material with the deposited layer
Precision Control
Precision Control
Ensures accurate control over deposit thickness and target area definition
Robust Bonding
Robust Bonding
Creates a dense, monolithic coating with an excellent metallurgical bond and minimal porosity
Minimal Thermal Stress
Minimal Thermal Stress
Low heat input eliminates warping and preserves the structural integrity of the component
Applications
