Postle Industries and Hardface Technologies, in business since 1969 with their Postalloy® Hardfacing and Hardbanding Products, offers a complete range of welding alloys designed to protect equipment and components from wear caused by abrasion, impact, metal-to-metal friction, erosion and cavitation.
In 1980, Postle introduced some of the first Postalloy® .045" (1.2 mm) hard surfacing wires and helped pioneer their development and growth. Today, small diameter hard surfacing wires have gained widespread and world-wide acceptance.
In 1987, recognizing the need for wear resistant solutions that went beyond welding, Postle introduced its MetalTec® range of special repair and abrasion resistant ceramic compounds. They are unique blends of advanced polymers combined with ceramic and stainless steel fillers.
In 2002, Postle turned their attention to the Oil and Gas Drilling industry. A group of uniquely designed non-cracking wear resistant alloys was created to for hardbanding drill pipe. Tuffband NC was developed in 2002, followed by Duraband NC in 2007, the first 100% crack free hardbanding alloy for maximum wear protection.
The goal of hardfacing technology is to improve productivity, reduce downtime and the cost of replacement parts by extending the service life of parts and equipment 3 to 10 times longer.
At Postle, we strive for product and technical leadership. In order to assure success time after time, we consistently focus our time and energy on providing welding products that are of the highest quality and welding know-how that is second to none. Every effort is made to provide welding alloys with maximum performance that are user friendly.
Hardbanding Solutions, a separate business unit of Postle Industries, operates exclusively in the oil and gas exploration industry, as well as geothermal drilling.
Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC, both non-cracking and casing friendly hardbanding alloys, are the most reliable products in the industry and have been independently tested and certified to protect the casing and still provide excellent protection of the tool joint to prolong the life of the drill string. They are 100% rebuildable and are Fearnley Procter NS-1™ Certified for application on new tool joints, as well as, re-application over itself and most competitive products.
Hardbanding Solutions by Postle is committed to developing crack-free, casing friendly alloys and welding techniques to meet the industry’s needs. Our focus isn't just on laboratory, marketing, production and delivery skills, but also on keeping a pulse on the oil/gas and drilling industries through participation in such organizations as the API Casing Wear Group, CAODC, IADC and DEA, as well as the American Welding Society. Only through this close and dedicated effort are we able to address the pressing issues and trends of today and the future.
Postle Industries continues to grow and expand because of our dedicated staff, expanded research and manufacturing capabilities. We are continually developing new hardfacing products to conquer the causes of wear – abrasion, impact, erosion, friction, heat and cavitation.
Whether you’re extending the life of new OEM parts or rebuilding equipment already in service-we can help. Our expert engineering support and quality products will extend part life and lower your operating costs.
For more information contact Sparky@postle.com.