Laser cladding for offshore & maritime market

Offshore & Maritime equipment and challenges

Achieving a low total cost of ownership (TCO) is crucial in the offshore industry, where reliable equipment is essential to prevent costly downtime. Offshore machinery, such as hydraulic cylinder rods, often remains extended for long periods, making them vulnerable to corrosion due to the lack of protective oil films. Traditional chrome coatings are porous and prone to corrosion, particularly at the rod’s end, where exposure is at the highest. This leads to significant maintenance issues and high operational costs.

Topclad’s laser cladding technology provides a robust solution by offering a pore-free surface that prevents corrosion from penetrating the base material. This protection is essential for equipment exposed to varying conditions, whether fully submerged (subsea), in splash zones, or positioned high above sea level.

Laser cladding solutions

For offshore and maritime applications, Topclad offers laser cladding solutions that provide superior corrosion resistance and wear protection. Quarite NR+ is particularly effective for applications such as rods for wireline tensioners, where the enhanced durability of the layer prevents corrosion even after years of operation in challenging environments. After many years of continuous operation, our solutions have shown zero corrosion and minimal wear.

In addition, the Tardisphere layer is highly effective for protecting propeller shafts and other components frequently exposed to abrasive materials, offering excellent resistance to wear and impact. Topclad’s ability to apply protective layers where they are most needed such as the ends of hydraulic rods, ensures superior long-term protection. Our Tardisphere layers for ship propellor shafts are certified by Bureau Veritas, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality, particularly for critical offshore components.

Examples of key offshore & maritime uses

• Wireline tensioners
• Heave compensators
• Jacking cylinders
• Locking cylinders
• Rise tension cylinders
• Deck mating cylinders
• Positioning devices
• Knuckle crane cylinders

Related markets: dredging and bridges & water locks

In addition to the offshore industry, Topclad offers specialized laser cladding solutions for the Dredging and Bridges & Water Locks markets. Both sectors face similar challenges in terms of corrosion, wear, and the need for durable, long-lasting solutions. To learn more about how we support these industries, visit our pages on dredging and bridges & water locks.

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Topclad Laser Cladding is the leading manufacturer of innovative laser clad layers in Europe. Based in Lelystad, the Netherlands, Topclad Laser Cladding develops and applies laser clad layers for the most demanding industries including oil, gas, sustainable energy, offshore, dredging, mining, bridges and water locks, steel manufacturing and food processing.

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We are Topclad

Topclad is Europe’s leading manufacturer of innovative laser clad layers, based in Lelystad, the Netherlands. We specialize in developing and applying laser clad layers for the most demanding industries, including oil & gas, offshore, dredging, mining, bridges & water locks, steel manufacturing, and food processing.

Our mission is to provide components with superior protection against wear, corrosion, and impact, resulting in significantly improved reliability and uptime of capital-intensive equipment. With over 14 years of experience and a steadfast commitment to quality, we deliver solutions that enhance the performance and longevity of your critical machinery.

Director & Owner Topclad

Why Topclad?

• Over 14 years laser cladding experience with over 10.000 cladded components
• More than 10 in-house developed laser clad layers
• Commitment to quality
• Expertise in comprehensive repairs
• 24.000 mm clad length capacity and 2.200 clad diameter capacity
• Chromium-6-free solutions

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