Precision Engineered Polymer Parts
We specialise in bespoke precision engineered solutions for the subsea and offshore sectors, meeting the unique demands of the oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, and renewable energy industries. As an agile SME, we’re equipped to provide rapid turnarounds, prioritising close collaboration with our customers to deliver critical and non-critical components crafted to precisely align with each project’s specific goals. Our commitment to specialised service gives us a distinct competitive edge, enabling us to meet niche requirements with a level of customisation and responsiveness that larger companies find hard to match.
Plastics used in subsea applications
Acetal Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Properties: High strength, low friction, excellent dimensional stability, and resistance to moisture, chemicals, and wear.
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Properties: Good impact strength, lightweight, and decent chemical resistance.
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
Properties: Exceptional strength, high-temperature resistance, and excellent chemical resistance.
Epoxy Composites
Properties: High stiffness, corrosion resistance, and excellent adhesion.
Nylon (Polyamide, PA)
Variants: Nylon 6, Nylon 66.
Properties: High mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, and excellent resistance to seawater.
Polyethylene (PE)
Variants: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE).
Properties: Excellent chemical resistance, good impact resistance, and low water absorption.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Properties: High thermal resistance, excellent chemical resistance, and low friction.
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Properties: Exceptional strength, high-temperature resistance, and excellent chemical resistance.
Polypropylene (PP)
Properties: Lightweight, good chemical resistance, and excellent fatigue resistance.
Polyurethane (PU)
Properties: High flexibility, excellent abrasion resistance, good impact strength.
Common applications
Pipeline clamps
Bend restrictors
Buoyancy restrictors
Umbillical protection systems
Thermal insulation covers
Cable connectors
Subsea enclosures
Flexible risers
Syntactic foam floats
Subsea seals, gaskets & bearings
ROV casings
Structural brackets
Pipeline markers
Acoustic shields
Cathodic protection anodes
Emergency release sheaths