Summary
As a specialist fastener supplier, Wulfrun is often approached to support businesses from a range of industries including nuclear, petrochemical, oil and gas, and subsea. One of the most challenging environments for high-criticality applications is subsea.
Challenge
The subsea sector, with its underwater operations in offshore oil and gas, presents significant hurdles.
The primary challenge is engineering components that are capable of withstanding conditions such as extreme pressure, high levels of salinity and unpredictable weather, which only increase as the depth of subsea equipment and structures increases.
For everything to remain safe and operational, businesses rely on their trusted specialist fastener supplier, Wulfrun, to ensure that all of the components in their subsea operation are made to meet stringent API standards.
Solution
When presented with a project for the subsea sector, Wulfrun focuses on delivering high-integrity fasteners that are tailored to unique specifications.
Precision and stringent testing are central to the process, with all nuts, screws, and other bespoke components, meeting critical levels ranging from 1 to 4.
We make sure to adhere to API standards meticulously by ensuring raw material traceability, issuing comprehensive reports, and involving third-party inspectors at every crucial stage, from material cutting to mechanical testing.
Results
Through our dedication to meeting industry standards and providing components designed for extreme conditions, Wulfrun has collaborated with key players in the subsea industry Our components have been used in diverse subsea locations around the world, including:
- The Gulf of Mexico
- Brazil
- The North Sea
- West Coast of Africa
- Chinese Sea
- West Coast of Australia
- Caspian Sea
To find out more about how bespoke solutions from Wulfrun can help you overcome the challenges posed by hostile subsea environments, get in touch with our team today.