Oil and gas solutions that can take the pressure

In South Africa, a mix of state-owned and privately owned refineries can be found, with the heavyweights being NATREF, Sasol in Sasolburg, Secunda and Mozambique refineries, Astron Energies in Cape Town and Petro SA, South Africa's national oil and gas company, playing major roles in the sector.

The need for a distributor of quality oil and gas control systems cannot be overstated. Macsteel Fluid Control's product range for oil and gas applications includes valves, level gauges, steam products, sample valves, Smith locks, pipes, fittings, and flanges. With excellent quality products and customer service that goes the extra mile, Fluid Control is a trusted and reliable supplier within the oil and gas industry.

Challenging applications

In a sector where applications regularly come with high pressures and temperatures, Fluid Control brings reliable solutions to the table with Class 150 up to Class 2500-rated brands for pressure and materials and designs compliant with industry standards like ASME B16.34 available, where high temperatures are a concern.

Another significant concern faced in the oil and gas industry is corrosion. Corrosive or abrasive media can negatively impact the lifetime of a project and result in costly downtime for maintenance or replacement. Fluid Control's oil and gas range includes a selection of corrosion-resistant materials (e.g., stainless steel, duplex, Inconel) and specialised coatings against such media, typically found in upstream and downstream operations.

Safety standards first in hazardous applications

Often dealing with hazardous fluids, leaks in the oil and gas industry can be disastrous for the environment and may even lead to loss of life. Fluid Control's range features zero-leakage designs that have been tested to API 624/641 standards and will prove to be energy efficient in any application, reducing the customer's carbon footprint.

The Fluid Control range further offers ANSI/ASME, API, ISO, and other relevant regional standard certifications, depending on the product line, with select products meeting ATEX (for explosive environments) and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) requirements. The Fluid Control facilities nationwide are also ISO 9001 certified.

Customer support

Not only does Fluid Control supply recognised and trusted products, but it can also provide engineering support and custom design solutions tailored to customer specifications. Services such as CAD modelling and material selection are available for selected products.

Performance and technical assistance

Fluid Control's offerings are compatible with SCADA/DCS for real-time monitoring and automation. Designs may be modified based on operational requirements. Fluid Control assists with feed studies, analysis, and compliance documentation.

As a trusted solutions supplier in the Oil & Gas industry, Fluid Control can assist with preventative maintenance programmes, troubleshooting guides, on-site service, and for some products, repair programmes to extend the product lifespan. The team also provides on-site installation, commissioning, and operational training to customers to ensure optimal performance of specific products such as their Smith locks.

Most of the range is built to last, with very few breaks and stoppages required throughout its lifetime. These systems are constructed from easily replaceable parts that can quickly be swapped out in case of failure, without needing to replace the entire system.

As a part of Macsteel Service Centres (Pty) Ltd, Fluid Control has the backing of a 120-year legacy in Sub-Saharan Africa. Trust Fluid Control with your next significant oil or gas project.