Run Stronger.
Run Longer.
Stabil Drill Hardfacing extends the value of your tools.
Drilling tools are among your most valuable assets, critical to your operation's success. Give them the protection they deserve and they'll perform better for longer.
Plasma transfer arc hardfacing
Plasma Transfer Arc (PTA) Hardfacing uses an advanced thermal process that passes an alloy mixture through a high-energy plasma arc to apply tough and resilient material to the tool base. We offer treatment processes to most tool specifications, from non-magnetic to steel, so you can have the appropriate tool for a range of soft, medium and hard applications.
Choose the process for your application
Stabil Drill provides several hardfacing solutions and can help you choose the one to suit your specific tool and application. Each is administered by experienced craftsmen employing our refined procedures that have paid great dividends for many a Stabil Drill customer.
Standard hardfacing processes
HF-4000 uses tungsten carbide inserts of various thickness. The inserts are set in a deposit of nickel matrix spray that has exceptional bonding and can be certified by ultrasonic testing. Ideal for abrasive formations, HF-4000 hardfacing can be used on both 4145 steel and nonmagnetic applications by using designed inserts and powders for each application.
The process employed here features a cored metal wire filled with fused tungsten carbide in a nickel base matrix. HF-5000 hardfacing was developed to protect surfaces where abrasive wear and corrosion are encountered. It can be used on both 4145 steel and nonmagnetic applications.
To achieve a hardfacing that is suited for soft to medium drilling applications, we use a material that consists of crushed tungsten carbide material bonded by a nickel alloy matrix. HF-6000 provides a high concentration of carbide to deliver a high quality, cost-effective hardfacing. HF-6000 is used on 4145 steel.
A premium hardfacing process, HF-7000 combines tungsten carbide inserts set in a layer of nickel wire core. The process provides very durable wear protection in aggressive drilling formations. HF-7000 hardfacing is used on 4145 steel.
PTA Hardfacing Processes
A nonmagnetic PTA hardbanding, HB-1000 contains 30 percent tungsten for lasting wear on tools and drill collars that require less than or equal to 1.01u magnetic permeability.
This level of PTA nonmagnetic hardfacing applies 30 percent tungsten carbide with 3mm solid tungsten carbide tiles for nonmagnetic downhole stabilizers, motor sleeves, kick pads and other steel components.
A PTA steel hardfacing process, the HFT-3000 applies 30 percent tungsten carbide with 3mm solid tungsten carbide tiles for steel downhole stabilizers, motor sleeves, kick pads, etc.
Our top-of-the-line PTA steel hardfacing, HF-9000 contains 65 percent tungsten carbide, which produces superior and longest wear resistance. HF-9000 provides excellent long lasting wear resistance for downhole stabilizers, motor sleeves, kick pads, etc. With this process you see lower dilution compared to the conventional process, which yields less detrimental heat affects and higher wear resistance.
Go beyond standard Hardfacing with
Over the years, we've developed and perfected our own methodology that delivers superior wear resistance and yields powerful results. Operators who turn to BlueSteel™ see longer runs, less downtime and lower costs. That's because our proprietary 65% tungsten carbide matrix has been engineered and field-tested to provide the best possible production and performance.
65% Tungsten
Carbide
Delivers stronger protection with the same amount of material
Low-Temperature
Application
Creates a tougher and more resilient weld layer
Superior Wear
Resistance
Maximizes tool strength and promotes easier repairs
Expert CNC
Application
Ensures reliable, consistent and accurate application
Bluesteel™ is better steel
Like all of our work, the experts at Stabil Drill stand behind the quality of our products. When it comes to BlueSteel™, we not only conform to ASME Section IX standards, but adhere to our own rigorous and highly refined procedures in order to ensure every tool touched by BlueSteel™ is worthy of the Stabil Drill name.
