SSS Super Alloys

Applications

  1. Oil and Gas
  2. Applications

The process equipment market has been highly active in recent years, with notable key mergers and acquisitions observed in the top market share holders.

The valve and actuator market is expected to reach revenues around £5.1 billion by the end of 2020 as a direct result of prominent expansion observed in key industries such as extraction and production of oil and gas and water management.

The expansion in the oil and gas production has also influenced the growth of other energy dependent industries, such as power generation and chemical manufacturing, which has led to higher demand for flow control equipment market across North America.

Valve Components

Valves are essential parts of any piping system used to control the flow and pressure of contents, whether that is oil, gas, liquid or vapors.

Ball valves use a spherical closure element (ball) which is rotated thru 90º to open and close the valve.

Gate valves open by lifting a round or rectangular gate/wedge out of the path of the fluid. The distinct feature of a gate valve is the sealing surfaces between the gate and seats are planar, so gate valves are often used when a straight-line flow of fluid and minimum restriction is desired.

SSS Super Alloys offer a wide range of Nickel Alloy inventory suitable for applications as valve components;

  • Inventory of Forged flat bars produced in long lengths

  • Automatic cut to length service

  • Option of rough machining to shape

  • Immediate Raw Ingot availability for forging to specific dimensions

Stems

Gate valves are actuated by a threaded stem which connects the actuator (e.g. handwheel or motor) to the gate. They are characterised as having either a rising or a non-rising stem, depending on which end of the stem is threaded.

SSS Super Alloys offer a wide range of Nickel Alloy inventory suitable for applications as stems;

  • Small diameter inventory from 0.50” to 4.00” Dia for stem applications

  • 1/8” increments to ensure minimal stock wastage

  • Bright peeled finish to ensure minimal machining time

  • Automatic saws for cutting to length

Seats

The seat is the interior surface of the body which contacts the disc to form a leak-tight seal. In discs that move linearly or swing on a hinge or trunnion, the disc comes into contact with the seat only when the valve is shut. In disks that rotate, the seat is always in contact with the disk, but the area of contact changes as the disc is turned.

SSS Super Alloys offer a wide range of Nickel Alloy inventory suitable for applications as seats;

  • Mid range inventory from 4.00” to 8.00” Dia

  • Material is drilled and cut to length for rapid deliveries

  • Bright peeled finish to ensure minimal machining time

  • Larger Seats/Seals can be forged and heat treated to customer specifications

Hangers

A tubing hanger is a component used in the completion of oil and gas production wells. It is set in the tree or the wellhead and suspends the production tubing and/or casing. Sometimes it provides porting to allow the communication of hydraulic, electric and other downhole functions, as well as chemical injection.

SSS Super Alloys offer a wide range of Nickel Alloy inventory suitable for applications as Hangers;

  • Large bar Inventory from 10.00” Dia to 19.50” Dia

  • Machining straight from bar stock allows for rapid delivery

  • Raw material or rough machined options available

  • Further forging capabilities for any other shapes

Bonnets

Bonnets provide leak-proof closure for the valve body. Gate valves may have a screw-in, union, or bolted bonnet. Screw-in bonnet is the simplest, offering a durable, pressure-tight seal. Union bonnet is suitable for applications requiring frequent inspection and cleaning. Bolted bonnet is used for larger valves and higher pressure applications.

SSS Super Alloys offer a wide range of Nickel Alloy inventory suitable for applications as Bonnets;

  • Larger inventory from 7.00” to 10.00” Dia

  • Specific Dia’s can be produced upon request

  • Machining straight from bar stock allows for rapid delivery

  • Rough machining service offered for  near nett shape products

Fasteners

Manufacturing of Fasteners such as Hex bolts, Double-ended studs, and Threaded rod’s are used around the world in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical applications. Mainly utilised to secure large equipment such as Wellheads, Drilling equipment, valves, pumps and pressure vessels in severe service environments.

SSS Super Alloys offer a wide range of Nickel Alloy inventory suitable for applications as Fasteners;

  • Small diameter inventory from 0.50” to 4.00” Dia

  • 1/8” increments to ensure minimal stock wastage

  • Bright peeled finish to ensure minimal machining time

  • Full random lengths or bespoke cutting available

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