By Jennifer Jenkins, Calico Coatings
There are many factors that contribute to decreased equipment life in the oil and gas industry. These include drilling, moving oil and gas towards factories, relentless interaction with rough seawater and continued contact to harsh weather conditions. Where regular maintenance is not an option, these factors need tough coatings to prolong equipment life. Some coating advantages include temperature resistance, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, corrosion protection and extreme hardness.