The reliability of components in the oil and gas industry depends largely on precise industrial washing and surface treatment procedures. Industrial cleaning processes involve the removal of oils, grease, particles, and manufacturing residues using water-soluble detergents, solvents, ultrasound, and high-pressure water, either individually or in combination. The goal is to achieve contaminant-free surfaces that are ready for treatments such as passivation, phosphating, and anti-corrosion treatment for high-salinity and high-pressure environments. Additional industrial paints, polymers, or metal coatings provide further protective measures, ensuring high reliability, safety, and performance in the most challenging operating environments.
Discover the characteristics of industrial washing in the Oil & Gas Sector.
WASHING CHARACTERISTICS IN THE OIL & GAS SECTOR
We decided to create a selection process to better identify the washing or surface treatment solution.
Typical components
| Component | Washing methods | Typical contaminants |
|---|---|---|
| Couplings | Hot alkaline water, ultrasonic cleaning | Cutting oils, metal chips, oxides |
| Tubing head thread | High-pressure jet, solvents, ultrasonic cleaning | Thread lubricants, abrasive particles, oxides |
| Valves | Solvent immersion, closed-loop cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning | Assembly greases, welding residues, dust |
| Pump bodies | High-pressure washing, alkaline detergents | Heavy oils, sand, oxides |
| Heat exchangers | Chemical circulation, high-pressure jet | Salt deposits, oxides, carbonaceous deposits |
| Drill pipes | Wet blasting, high-pressure water | Drilling mud, mineral oils, particulates |
| Fittings and flanges | Solvents, aqueous cleaning with passivation | Protective oils, metal chips, oxides |
| Shafts and gears | Alkaline immersion, ultrasonic cleaning | Working oils, metal particles |
| Pressure tanks and vessels | High-pressure jet, chemical pickling | Welding scales, oxides, protective oils |
| Wellhead components | Solvents, inline cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning | Technical greases, dust, metal residues |
Treatment characteristics and corresponding machines
| TREATMENT | SERIES | TYPE OF MACHINE | IMAGE | PRODUCTION/PIECE SIZE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generic water-based low-medium pressure spray washing | Washing cabins SPRAYMASTER SERIES | SPRAYMASTER.TR Spray washing on rotating table |  | Low production for medium/large parts |
| Water-based washing/deburring Precise high-pressure spraying | Washing cabins SPRAYMASTER SERIES | SPRAYMASTER.TR.RR Spray washing and deburring on a rotating table |  | Low production for medium/large parts |
| Generic water-based low-medium-high pressure spray washing | Washing cabins SPRAYMASTER SERIES | SPRAYMASTER.CIL Spray washing on oscillating table with oscillating ramps |  | Low production for medium/large parts |
| Precise water-based spraying for complex geometries | Washing cabins SPRAYMASTER SERIES | SPRAYMASTER.FX Industrial spray and immersion washing for the complete cleaning of mechanical parts |  | Low production for medium/large parts |
| Water-based washing for complex geometries | Washing cabins SPRAYMASTER SERIES | SPRAYMASTER.TLT Industrial washing for flexible FMS production line |  | Low production for medium-sized parts |
| Immersion washing with water, alcohols, hydrocarbon solvents, with the option of ultrasound | Washing tanks TANK SERIES | TANK.AGT Industrial immersion washing with agitation |  | Low production volumes |
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