Overview
This Oilfield Tubing Coater was designed and built to replace the traditional coating machines. This apparatus is used to coat the inside of the oilfield tubing with special paints and/or coatings.
Problem/Application
The traditional style machines are slow, outdated drive systems, heavy, and bulky.
Solution
Faztek worked with a company to design and build a new style Oilfield Tubing Coater. With Faztek’s Free design assistance, we took sketches to create a working package to build from. Strong 1.5” x 3” T-Slotted aluminum extrusion profiles accounted for the majority of the standard automation package offered below, along with joining plates to hold it all together securely. Heavy-duty floor mount base plates with height adjustment for uneven floors were used to provide a secure seat and could also be fastened to the floor if required.
Conclusion
After installation and a quick test run, it was apparent the design of this machine base provided a perfect platform for the Oilfield Tubing Coater. The biggest improvement over old style coating systems was the updated linear drive system. It provided more smooth and accurate painting and/or coating. This new system outperformed the old style and has a 50% faster cycle time. The other biggest improvement is from the frame itself, no welding and 1/3 the weight of the previous track system. Strong, sturdy, modular and cost-effective, these units will provide years of low maintenance performance. Best of all, Faztek’s framing system is completely modular, allowing for future modifications. |
