Integrated Protective Coatings (IPC) specializes in providing the best protective coatings for wellheads and their individual components that are available in Canada today. This includes Nipples, Flowtees, Hammer Unions, Pipe Unions and more.
Our IPC Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) coating works to extend and protect the life of these wellhead components. This helps you maximize the life of your wellhead system, eliminate project delays and avoid potentially disastrous situations.
Why Do You Need Protective Coatings For Wellheads?
Protective coatings are an absolutely essential part of any wellhead system that operates in harsh environments. The wellhead is made up of various components that are constantly subjected to corrosive elements and destructive conditions. Applying our protective coatings will lengthen the lifespan of the wellhead and protect your original investment. Ultimately saving you thousands in costly replacements down the road.
Why Are Electroless Nickel Coatings (ENC) An Alternative to Stainless Steel?
While most alloys react to corrosive agents fairly quickly, stainless steel has a much higher tolerance. That helps it withstand harsh environments more readily. This is due to its chromium content which is corrosion-resistant. Chromium creates a passive film of chromium oxide which is a compound that blocks the chemical reaction between oxygen and the steel surface.
While this often makes stainless steel a preferred choice to protect against corrosion, it is typically also a costly solution. Electroless Nickel Plating (ENC) on substrates such as carbon steel is an effective alternative in certain applications. High phosphorus ENC is widely used for its unique combination of hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance of the ENC is due to the ability of the ENC to provide a non-porous protective layer.
What Is IPC Electroless Nickel Coating (ENC)?
We have a specific process known as Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP). We evenly deposit nickel to the surface of the carbon steel components without the use of an electrical current. The purpose of this layer is to extend the life of the substrate metal by creating a barrier to protect against corrosion, erosion and abrasion.
IPC ENC is a cost-effective alternative to exotic alloys. It works to prevent corrosive chemicals and fluids from entering micro-cracks in the material and ultimately extends the life of the base metal. In fact, IPC ENC is the best protective coatings for wellheads and their components and is an excellent and cost-effective alternative to stainless steel.
The Benefits Of IPC Wellhead Protective Coatings
There are multiple reasons why IPC is the #1 qualified applicator for some of the largest, most reputable coating manufacturers in the world. Not only do we have over 43 years of experience delivering high-quality protective coating products for dozens of industries worldwide, but we also have a dedicated team of AMPP Certified Inspectors & Technicians whose goal is to ensure quality results.
IPC Wellhead Coating Benefits Include:
Superior Protection in Challenging Environments: Our IPC ENC is built to protect and withstand some of the most highly corrosive environments around. Our ENC coating is totally amorphous, has zero porosity, excellent corrosion resistance, and exceptional uniformity. This makes it able to resist permeation in especially high-pressure conditions.
Complete Protection Of All Wellhead Components: At IPC, we offer protective coatings for all major wellhead components including Nipples – Flowtees, Hammer Unions, Pipe Unions, Bull Plugs and the Stuffing Box. Our qualified technicians apply the coating across all areas to ensure there is zero possibility for corrosion — even in the most vulnerable areas.
Extremely Cost Effective: Delaying an entire job due to broken wellhead equipment or worst… having to replace entire pieces of the wellhead can put your project millions of dollars over budget. IPC coating products are cost-effective solutions that save you money by prolonging the life of your equipment.
A Dedicated Quality Control Team: One of the main reasons why our coating products and services are recognized as the industry standard is because of our commitment to quality control.
While other competitors may have an in-house inspection department, whose standards are typically not regulated, IPC employs a team of AMPP Certified Inspectors & Technicians whose sole focus is ensuring quality results. Our inspectors perform a final visual inspection and series of tests. This helps us ensure uniform distribution of coating, excellent substrate adhesion, porosity and correct coating thickness.
Also Read: 5 Reasons To Choose IPC
IPC Is Your Go-To Destination For Wellhead Coatings
IPC has become the industry leader in the coatings application market in Western Canada. Our outstanding reputation is not just based on the incredible quality of our coating products. Our commitment to quality control and depth of experience has helped us become the leaders in this industry.
We provide coatings for some of the biggest oil and gas equipment suppliers in North America. IPC can supply coatings for materials shipped to us from across Canada including Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan and beyond.
We also have a team of dedicated engineers on site to help with the technical details of your project. They can provide support in coating and material recommendations, as well as metallurgical and chemical engineering insights. Working with our team is guaranteed to make your operation smoother, faster and more cost-effective than working with any of our competitors.
Interested in learning more about our coatings? Call us toll-free at (800) 856-4959 or email us at sales@ipccoatings.com. Or click here to talk to one of our engineers today.
