Why Coatings Matter in Metal Production

In metal production—whether steel mills, smelters, or foundries—heat exchange, cooling systems, and corrosion-prone equipment endure extreme conditions. Fouling, erosion, or corrosion in heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and condensers can disrupt temperature control, hurt efficiency, and force costly downtime. With Metal Production Facilities Coating solutions from Curran International, you’re protecting productivity and safeguarding profits.

What Curran International Offers Metal Production Facilities

Thin-Film Protective & Anti-Foul Coatings

Curran applies ultra-thin, low surface energy coatings—often just 5–25 µm thick—to mitigate fouling, corrosion, and scaling on heat exchanger tube IDs, ODs, plate-and-frame exchangers, and more. These coatings enhance release properties and reduce maintenance without negatively impacting heat transfer.

Heavy-Duty Coatings for Vessels and Tubesheets

For more demanding service conditions—such as high-temperature immersion, corrosion, or galvanic attack—Curran offers robust polymeric systems like Curran 500 (epoxy cladding), Curran 1200/1500 (high-temperature immersion epoxy), and fluoropolymers such as PFA, PTFE, ETFE. These coatings address critical needs across metal production systems.

Full-Length Tube Liners & Lining Techniques

When corrosion jeopardizes tube integrity, Curran deploys in-situ, hydraulically expanded, full-length alloy tube liners made from corrosion-resistant materials like SS, C276, or Inconel. This approach restores performance without costly retubing.

Flex-Lance Coating Application

Curran’s patented “flex-lance” enables polymer coating application inside curved or long small-diameter tubes—up to 60 feet—without disassembly. Ideal for complex metal plant condensers or cooling loops.

Expert Surface Prep & Inspection

Preparation is key. Curran’s dry grit blasting achieves NACE 1 “white metal” cleanliness for effective coating adherence—even in aged, fouled equipment. They also support NDE (IRIS, ECT, RFT) with high-precision cleaning.

Global Reach & Turnkey Field Execution

With application facilities in Houston, Canada, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, India, and Singapore—and field service in over 100 countries—Curran brings reliability and speed to global metal production operations.

Where “Metal Production Facilities Coating” Makes a Difference

  • Heat Exchanger Reliability: Coated surfaces reduce fouling, stabilize thermal performance, and extend operating run times between cleanings.
  • Corrosion & Erosion Resistance: Heavy-duty coatings like Curran 500 and Curran 1500 protect vessels, tubesheets, and channels from corrosion and erosion in aggressive environments.
  • Cost-Saving Repairs vs. Retubing: Full-length liners and flex-lance methods restore equipment integrity at a fraction of retubing costs and schedules.
  • Minimized Downtime: In-situ methods enable quick project turnaround—urgent coatings completed without extended shutdowns.
  • Energy & Maintenance Efficiency: Anti-foul coatings enhance release, lower head pressure, cut cleaning frequency, and support energy reduction goals.

Typical Applications in Metal Production Facilities

  • Cooling-water shell-and-tube and plate & frame heat exchangers
  • Condenser waterboxes and chillers
  • Stainless and high-alloy tube bundles exposed to scaling and corrosion
  • Tube sheets, pressure vessels, and channels subject to erosive or corrosive flows

Why Choose Curran International

  • Proven Thin-Film Performance in harsh industrial services, now tailored for challenging metal production environments.
  • Specialized Coating Portfolio includes thin anti-foul, high-temperature immersion epoxies, and resistance to scale and corrosion.
  • Innovative Application Methods like flex-lance, in-situ liners, and rapid field capabilities reduce scheduling impacts.
  • Global Footprint & Safety Excellence allow reliable, scalable deployment within tight plant schedules.

Results You Can Expect

  • Extended intervals between cleaning—sometimes 3× longer—thanks to superior foul-release coatings
  • Restored thermal efficiency and reduced heat exchanger approach differentials
  • Lower maintenance and repair costs via coatings and liners versus retubing
  • Rapid equipment restoration—sometimes within days, not weeks or months
  • Optimized uptime and energy usage, enhancing facility throughput and margins

Ready to Fortify Your Facility?

If you’re seeking Metal Production Facilities Coating solutions for heat exchangers, cooling systems, or pressure vessels, Curran International delivers a proven, plant-focused approach. Contact us today to discuss a tailored coating strategy or reliability assessment for your metal production site.