Careers Weld Build-up Services for Pressure Vessel Repair
Restore structural integrity and extend the life of your most critical pressure vessels and process equipment.
IGS’s weld build-up services offer a reliable and field-proven approach for pressure vessel repair, restoring thinning wall sections, re-establishing pressure boundaries, and preparing surfaces for advanced corrosion-resistant coatings such as HVTS® or weld overlay. Designed specifically for harsh industrial environments – where erosion, corrosion, and mechanical wear jeopardize performance – our automated pressure vessel welding methods deliver both immediate restoration and long-term protection, all while reducing downtime and cost.
The Challenge
- Severely corroded or eroded pressure vessel components approaching minimum wall thickness
- Aggressive corrosion/erosion in process vessels, columns, and drums
- Time-sensitive turnarounds and complex pressure vessel repair procedures
- Simultaneous need for restoration and future protection
Our Solution
1. Precision Weld Build-up for Pressure Vessels
IGS restores base material back to its design thickness using an automated weld build-up process that delivers mechanical strength and metallurgical integrity.
- Restores base material to nominal/design specifications
- Controlled parameters to ensure maximum deposit quality
- Minimal heat-affected zone
- Full metallurgical bond with base material
- Automated process ensures consistency and quality
2. Optimized Surface for HVTS® or Weld Overlay
After weld build-up, surfaces are prepared for HVTS®—our advanced high-velocity thermal spray coating or weld overlay. This combined repair and protection strategy dramatically improves pressure vessel service life.
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Engineered for bonding strength and long-term corrosion resistance
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Applied in-field with minimal disruption to operations
Benefits of IGS Weld Buildup
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Pressure Vessel Longevity: Restore and protect columns, reactors, and drums from corrosion and erosion
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Cost Efficiency: Reduce maintenance and replacement frequency with reliable pressure vessel welding
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Schedule Reliability: Precise, automated techniques improve turnaround predictability
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Code-Compliant Repairs: Align with best practices for pressure vessel repair procedures
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Material Flexibility: Works with stainless steel, Inconel, and other alloy systems
Our Welding Services
Extend asset life and safeguard critical infrastructure with IGS’s industry-proven automated welding services
- Automated Field Overlay
- Weld Build-up
- Speciality Welding
I’m here to help
Colin Bateman
IGS Subject Matter Expert
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