Dutch company IHC Vremac Cylinders has begun using a new, environmentally friendly process to coat its offshore hydraulic cylinders. The new process, developed by the company, is based on an additive that can be used in place of conventional lubricants.
Dutch company IHC Vremac Cylinders has begun using a new, environmentally friendly process to coat its offshore hydraulic cylinders. Known as extreme high-speed laser material deposition (EHLA), the method removes the need to use hard chromium plating, which requires a great deal of energy and uses environmentally-harmful chemicals.