TPT January 2012

T echnology U pdate

Materials technology for offshore oil and gas industry

SANDVIK Materials Technology is a developer and producer of advanced stainless steels, special alloys, titanium and other high-performance materials. Its products are offered on an ex-stock basis from its UK distribution centre or on short delivery times from other European distribution centres. The company showcased some of the latest material solutions for the oil and gas industry at Offshore Europe 2011, at the International Exhibition Centre, Aberdeen. Examples of the company’s expertise in stainless steel and advanced materials development were displayed with products in highly corrosion resistant hyper-duplex, super-duplex and duplex grades, through to titanium special metal grades. “Many of the materials we offer are specifically developed to satisfy the highly corrosive environments found throughout the world in demanding oil and gas exploration,” commented Haydn Eagle of Sandvik. “Our expertise and continuous research and development have led to the introduction of products that not only satisfy the operational requirements of E&P installations, but also help to reduce the real lifetime operational costs.” Sandvik recently introduced the hyper- duplex grade Sandvik SAF 3207 HD™,

offering higher yield strength while providing the capability to withstand increased pressure. This enables thinner wall umbilicals, which in turn reduce reel sizes, helping to lower installation costs. A full range of material grades is also available across the company’s comprehensive wirelines programme, now available in bright finish for increased operational efficiency and life, particularly for extreme conditions that place significant operational demands on slicklines and logging cables. The company’s materials technology was emphasised in the range

of products displayed at Offshore Europe, including seamless and welded pipe, fittings and flanges, bar and hollow bar, billet, welding products and services. Other specialised products represented on the stand included control lines and chemical injection lines, downhole casing and production tubing, powder metallurgy components, Sandvik ClikLoc™ rapid action connector and umbilicals. Sandvik Materials Technology UK Email: sales.smtuk@sandvik.com Website: www.smt.sandvik.com

Sandvik’s stand for Offshore Europe 2011

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