A recent press release concerning Sunbelt’s Tubing Spacers (STS) has caught the attention of several media outlets. This revolutionary equipment prevents the corrosion of stainless steel tubing, which is fantastic news for the offshore and downstream industries. Sunbelt, a U.S. stud welding supply company, and Deepwater Corrosion Services collaborated to design the STS. Lets take a closer look at Sunbelt Stud Welding’s new technology.

Sunbelt Tubing Spacer (STS)

What is the Sunbelt Tubing Spacer made of?

The STS is made out of I-Rod™ thermoplastic material — a durable plastic that can firmly support tubing without contributing to crevice corrosion. The I-Rod™ strips are noted to allow water and air to escape, thereby preventing moisture for collecting and corroding the steel.

The Importance of the STS

STS with cable hanger

The Sunbelt Tubing Spacer benefits several industries because it virtually eliminates crevice corrosion, a common cause of extensive retrofitting projects.

Charles Speed of N.A.C.E. International has stated that he is “glad folks are recognizing the need to address crevice corrosion on hydraulic instrument tubing” and that the STS “has great potential to address past errors in installation design.”

Engineers Choose the Sunbelt Tubing Spacer

Several companies have chosen STS for their offshore and downstream projects. The STS first made its debut during the assembly of BP’s Thunder Horse production platform. The tubing spacers were installed in the subsea production controls’ hydraulic power unit.

The durability, stability, and strength of the spacer makes it an attractive option for engineers and technicians.

For more information about the Sunbelt Tubing Spacer, please contact us, 1-800-462-9353.