Oxifree Global Unveils Polymelt Service Gun

 

The SG1 was developed to allow asset owners a way of filling in small areas of Oxifree TM198 coating which have been removed for inspections, making maintenance in the field easier and more cost effective, Oxifree Global said.

 

Corrosion and contamination in the harsh marine environment is a costly challenge for asset owners. Oxifree Global has developed Oxifree TM198, Oxitape and the new SG1 to tackle the global corrosion epidemic which ravages all sectors of the offshore industry. 

 

“After consultation and feedback with our clients and representatives, it was clear there was a need for a compact, lightweight solution for small coating touch ups,” comments Ed Hall, Managing Director at Oxifree Global. 

 

The SG1 allows end users to undertake inspections by removing small amounts of coating material to do visual inspections of the substrate, then simply reapplying material without the need to move around a large unit. Oxifree TM198 thermoplastic coating is a patent protected, organic, self-lubricating coating for the protection of metal components. It was developed by Oxifree Global to help reduce the cost of maintenance. TM198 lasts several years and has been proven to extend the lifecycle of components, reducing maintenance costs. 

 

“One of the biggest challenges facing the oil and gas sector is how to increase asset lifetime and reduce the associated maintenance costs caused by corrosion and contamination,” Hall said. “Oxifree’s unique TM198 coating and Oxitape offer unbeatable protection against corrosion. These, combined with the new SG1 – which can be operated by the end user and doesn’t require a technician to be sent to site – will make inspections and maintenance in the field much easier and cost effective for asset owners.”