Proper cladding and corrosion-resistant overlay are critical when pipes, tubes, and other forms of fabricated metal equipment are being fused. You shouldn’t have to worry about the quality of your equipment’s clad overlay or corrosion-resistant overlay. Instead, you deserve to know that all procedures have been followed, the appropriate equipment and materials have been used, and that your metal fabricator is certified in accordance with ASME and other regulatory agencies. Can you say that about your fabricator? At Boardman, we take these elements very seriously as we steward your project from kickoff to completion.
Cladding is a valuable fabrication technique as it provides several key benefits, including improved corrosion resistance, improved structural integrity, reduced maintenance and repairs, enhanced fire and abrasion resistance, and advanced thermal insulation. These benefits can significantly reduce costs and increase efficiency in the fabrication process.
For example, the oil and gas industry commonly uses cladding to protect steel components from accelerated corrosion. In the chemical processing industry, cladding will protect underlying materials from corrosion, brittleness, and cracking due to extreme temperatures.
Is cladding the best choice for your next fabrication project? Contact us to find out.
When your project calls for heightened protection against extreme atmospheric conditions—or when you want to maintain the integrity of metal over time and reduce maintenance costs—corrosion-resistant overlay fits the bill. Add to that the tendency of metal components to last significantly longer with CRO, and you’ll also enjoy fewer replacements and downtime, plus greater cost savings.
In the biofuels industry, a corrosion-resistant overlay (like a PTFE-based alloy, for instance) will provide a layer of protection for critical components, protecting them from wear, chemical damage, and corrosion caused by acidic liquids and high temperatures.
In the chemical processing industry, highly corrosive chemicals are all in a day’s work, so CRO linings (like stainless steel and alloys, for instance) on the interior surfaces of tanks, vessels, reactors, and piping systems are essential for prolonging equipment life and protecting personnel and the environment from the effects of catastrophic equipment failure.
Is a corrosion-resistant overlay required for your project? Find out or get more information when you contact Boardman.
Every clad or corrosion-resistant overlay project calls for a specific combination of materials, based on industry, chemical or element exposure, usage, temperature extremes, and more.
At Boardman, we are skilled in using the following materials:
Much of the equipment shipped from our 140,000 ft² Oklahoma City facility employs cladding or CRO. You can see some of these projects for yourself, including ASME pressure vessels, trayed towers and columns, and custom and heavy plate fabrication in our photo gallery.
Clad and corrosion-resistant overlay are just two of the many services offered by the skilled craftspeople at Boardman. Our other capabilities include the following:
Reach out to Boardman to get more information on the services and stewardship we provide.
Stewardship. It’s our promise to you and it’s evident in everything we do at Boardman. From initial drawings to certified welding and fabrication to inspections, field services, and alterations—we’ll build equipment that fits the bill, withstands the elements, and endures the test of time. Add a customer journey where you feel informed and educated, and that’s complete fulfillment of that stewardship promise, no matter how large or small the job.
Come see the difference for yourself. It all starts by contacting us to discuss your upcoming project. We’re waiting to hear from you.