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Everlube 1174 also acts as an excellent The images opposite show the level Everlube 1174 stands out as having:
insulating shield between dissimilar metals, of UV degradation seen in the current
due to its high dielectric strength. This market leader for subsea PTFE coatings, l Lower VOCs
helps to alleviate the problem of galvanic in comparison to the stability shown by l Better corrosion resistance
corrosion. Everlube 1174. l Significantly better UV resistance
In addition, Subsea bolting systems can This UV resistance also leads to improved l Better chemical resistance
come into contact with a wide variety of resistance to the ISO20340 cyclic l Greater wear life and hardness
chemicals, from those present in sea water corrosion test, which is a more appropriate l Available in standard RAL colours
to those used in various oil extraction representation of real-world weathering
equipment. Hydraulic fluids for example than the standard ASTM B117 salt spray.
are extremely aggressive and can readily
breakdown low grade coating systems. The mechanical properties of the Everlube
Everlube 1174 has been formulated to 1174 also shows increased performance,
resist all current hydraulic fluids used in the with a significant improvement in pencil
oil/gas industry. hardness as well as almost double the
wear life on the ASTM 2714 Falex block on
UV properties are often overlooked for ring test.
subsea applications due to the lack of
UV light subsea. However, as the bolts
are often colour coded, it is essential
that the colour remains true, especially
as many components will be exposed
to UV for several months before they are
commissioned subsea.
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