Protecting critical components across the Oil & Gas value chain

The oil & gas industry operates under some of the most challenging conditions found in any industrial sector. High pressures, extreme temperatures, corrosive media and abrasive wear place continuous stress on critical equipment and infrastructure.

Oerlikon provides integrated surface solutions and coatings for the oil & gas industry, combining advanced technologies, equipment and services to protect critical components and support reliable operations in demanding environments. Our solutions extend component lifetime, reduce operational risk and improve efficiency across upstream, midstream and downstream applications.

Your benefits

Integrated surface solutions for extreme environments

Oerlikon combines advanced surface technologies, equipment and services to protect critical components against corrosion, wear, erosion and mechanical stress in demanding operating conditions.

Application-focused solutions across the value chain

Developed with a deep understanding of oil and gas applications – from drilling and subsea systems to transport and processing – our solutions ensure reliable performance where failure is not an option.

Extended component lifetime and reduced operational risk

By engineering surfaces and materials to withstand harsh environments, Oerlikon helps extend component life, reduce unplanned downtime and support safe, efficient Oil & Gas operations.

One partner for technologies, equipment and lifecycle support

Oerlikon brings together surface technologies, additive manufacturing, equipment and services to optimize component performance and provide lifecycle support from a single partner.

300

Increase in the life of the matrix drill bits

Achieved by focusing on strength and prevention of in-process cracking.

30000

tons

Carbon dioxide saved per year

Collecting and reclaiming tungsten carbide powder from matrix drill bits used in the extraction of oil and gas helps us save about 30,000 tons of carbon dioxide which would otherwise have been released from the manufacturing of WC from raw materials.

Longer service life for mud rotors

Mud motors operate in highly corrosive environments, where maximizing service life is critical. However, the lifespan of hard chromium plated or tungsten carbide (WC) coated rotors is not only limited by downhole conditions. Each recoating cycle requires complete coating removal, reducing rotor dimensions over time and ultimately shortening component life. Oerlikon addresses this challenge with advanced coating solutions designed to minimize wear and extend rotor durability.

Repair cycles

Our HVOF (high-velocity oxy-fuel)-sprayed coatings are nonporous and highly dense, making them the ideal solution for highly corrosive environments. They reduce time-consuming repair cycles by three times, and the coatings can be efficiently removed and replaced.

Your partner for advanced oil & gas materials and coatings

Contact us to learn how Oerlikon’s advanced materials, surface technologies and coatings can support reliable, efficient performance across oil & gas applications.

Industry applications

Our solutions for the oil & gas industry

Mud motor rotors – directional drilling

Mud motor rotors are critical components in directional drilling, operating in abrasive and chemically aggressive drilling fluids. Premature surface degradation can result in costly drillstring trips.

Oerlikon technologies help improve mud motor rotor reliability by protecting against abrasion, erosion and corrosion, supporting extended service life and improved drilling efficiency.

Mandrels – downhole tools

Mandrels support and transmit loads within the drill string and are exposed to abrasion, slurry erosion, corrosion and mechanical contact during operation.

Oerlikon surface technologies help protect mandrels against surface damage, supporting longer downhole life and reduced maintenance costs.

Riser tensioners – offshore drilling

Riser tensioners ensure stable drill string operation on floating platforms and are continuously exposed to corrosive seawater environments.

Oerlikon solutions help protect piston rods and critical surfaces, enabling smooth actuation and supporting safe and efficient offshore drilling operations.

Ball valves – oil & gas transport

Ball valves play a critical role in flow control and safety across oil & gas transport applications. Precision‑fit balls and seats are exposed to wear, erosion and corrosion that can compromise sealing performance.

Oerlikon helps maintain valve integrity and smooth actuation by protecting critical valve components against surface degradation, supporting long‑term operational reliability.

Gate valves – oil & gas transport

Gate valves are widely used for high‑pressure flow isolation. Wear and surface damage can lead to leakage risks or unreliable actuation.

Oerlikon surface solutions support consistent valve performance by protecting gates and seats against wear and corrosion, helping ensure safe and reliable operation over extended service intervals.

CUI protection – refinery & processing infrastructure

Steel pipework and processing units are often insulated to improve safety and energy efficiency. Moisture ingress and thermal cycling can lead to corrosion under insulation, resulting in costly maintenance and safety risks.

Oerlikon surface technologies help protect insulated piping and processing equipment by providing long‑term corrosion protection, supporting asset integrity and reducing maintenance requirements.

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