Operating conditions and original problem
The application example concerns valves on oil-and-gas offshore platforms, previously requiring maintenance four times a year.
Technical approach
Ni625 laser cladding rebuilds the affected valve surfaces.
Reported application result
The cited example changes the maintenance interval to once in three years and reports annual savings above CNY 3 million.
Application example from the Unmanned SLM Fluid Control Technical Proposal, V3, 7 September 2026. Results describe the cited application; customer identity is not disclosed.
For non-pressure-retaining wear parts: valve trim, seats and sealing surfaces. Pressure-retaining components require project-specific qualification before acceptance.