Careers Automated Field Welding Services
Extend asset life and safeguard critical infrastructure with IGS’s industry-proven automated welding services. Hit schedule without cost or scope creep with our superior project management. Expert planning and execution minimizes turnaround time with 98.6% on-schedule delivery rate across 400+ turnaround projects.
IGS mobilizes globally to deliver automated field welding services tailored to the most demanding industrial environments. From corrosion-prone pressure vessels to high-temperature boiler tubes, our specialized techniques, such as Automated Weld Overlay, restore and protect vital equipment with unmatched precision and reliability.
Our Capabilities
- Automated Weld Overlay: Combat corrosion and erosion in process equipment using metallurgically bonded alloys like stainless steel or Inconel. Ideal for high-pressure and high-temperature service exposed to H₂S or CO₂.
- Pressure Vessel Repair: Extend the operational lifespan of reactors, columns, and other pressure-bearing equipment with structural reinforcement and alloy upgrades.
- Boiler Tube Protection: Reduce forced outages in power generation by applying cladding to shield waterwall tubes.
- Specialty Welding: Complex repairs, section replacements or ID nozzle overlay? Our team adapts welding processes to suit the most challenging applications.
- Weld Build-up: Restore thinning wall sections and prepare the surface for long-term protection with weld overlay, HVTS® or other claddings.
- SIMOPS & Engineering Support: Combining FEA for distortion prediction, structural weld overlay as well as FFS capabilities with our weld overlay execution for asset life extension. Our experts ensure safe and flawless project execution and workforce coordination.
Weld Build-up & Surface Preparation
IGS offers weld buildup services to restore wall thickness, re-establish pressure boundaries, and prepare components for protective claddings, includding weld overlay and HVTS®. This automated process creates a metallurgical bond between the deposit and base metal, delivering structural integrity and long-term performance.
Field-Proven Alloys & Processes
We deploy best-in-class materials: Inconel weld overlay (Alloy 625, C-276, SS317L) and stainless steel, selected through in-house testing and pre-qualification in our in-house Technology Center. These overlays resist severe sulfidation, chloride attack, and thermal fatigue—making them ideal for automated welding in critical components like distillation columns, boilers, and heat exchangers.
Our services complement and enhance alternative protection methods such as HVTS® and Metalspray™, offering tailored asset strategies for each operating environment.
50+ Years of Asset Integrity
Since 1978, IGS has helped the world’s largest industrial operators extend asset life, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure safer, more reliable operations.
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Industries Served
- Refining, Petrochemical & Agrochemical
- Power Generation: Waste-to-Energy, Biomass, Coal Power
- Metals & Mining
- Chemical Processing
- Pulp & Paper
- Agriculture
Our Welding Services
Extend asset life and safeguard critical infrastructure with IGS’s industry-proven automated welding services
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IGS Subject Matter Expert
Why Choose IGS?
At IGS, we deliver measurable value through our proprietary technologies, fostering long-lasting partnerships built on efficient execution and excellence.
- Industry-Leading Technology: Proprietary technologies, including Welding, Metalspray™, & HVTS® ensure consistent quality
- Safety First: Industry-leading safety standards
- Trained Specialists: Full-time specialized workforce with extensive experience
- Proven Track Record: 40+ years’ experience across 500+ annual projects in 105 global locations
- Superior Project Management: Expert planning and execution that minimizes turnaround time
- Comprehensive Preparation: Our detailed planning process means we execute faster with fewer surprises
- Advanced Alloy Expertise: In-house laboratory for testing and pre-qualification of specialty alloys
Contact our team of experts to discuss your objectives.