Stahlin® Enclosures, a Robroy Industries® brand and manufacturer of high-performing non-metallic electrical and industrial enclosures, provides nearly seven decades of reliable service to the oil and gas industry.
Specific applications include, but are not limited to:
- Exploration and Production
- Refineries and Petrochem Fabrication
- IIoT – industrial internet connectivity
- Remote Monitoring
View a case study showcasing how Stahlin non-metallic enclosures solved the challenge of providing proven protection for gas detection and remote monitoring systems: https://stahlin.com/case-study/providing-proven-protection-for-gas-detection-and-monitoring-systems]
Craig Mitchell, President of Robroy Enclosures, explains:
“Stahlin has been the enclosure market leader for oil and gas applications ever since we pioneered the first fiberglass enclosure almost 70 years ago. The quality of Stahlin non-metallic enclosures is key to providing proven solutions where technology must be applied in remote, rural, or difficult-to-reach locations.”
Among the many benefits provided by Stahlin Enclosures to the oil and gas industry:
Corrosion and Chemical Resistance
Oil and gas applications require enclosures that protect sensitive equipment such as oil pump systems, oil refining equipment, and chemical processing equipment at oil and gas drilling sites from corrosion and damage due to drilling mud, dirt, dust, water, oils, grease, and lubrication on industrial equipment. NEMA 4X rated non-metallic Stahlin Enclosures exceed the material minimum for 4X applications and are built to withstand harsh environmental conditions and petrochemicals found in oil and gas applications, reliably protecting customer’s valuable equipment housed inside.
Although stainless steels are used in corrosion resistant applications, it is a fact that in some environments, they are subject to degradation and damage by pitting, crevice, stress cracking, sulphide stress cracking, intergranular, galvanic and contact types of corrosion. Stahlin Enclosures are not susceptible to rust or other forms of corrosion.
Certification Compliance
Users of enclosures in the oil and gas industry require certified products that ensure safety, meet design and engineering specifications, and offer protection against liability and regulatory concerns. Such certifications allow customers to be confident that products will perform as intended in specific applications. Stahlin Enclosures are designed and third-party-certified by UL to meet a wide spectrum of NEMA (types) including 1, 3 3R, 4, 4X, 6P, 12, 13, and IEC IP66 ratings to help ensure maximum protection of the customer’s equipment housed inside.
Durability
Installations in oil and gas tend to be remote, making servicing and replacing equipment costly. The extreme durability of Stahlin fiberglass and polycarbonate enclosures helps reduce the risk of failure and downtime. Lightweight non-metallic Stahlin products offer better or equivalent performance when compared to stainless steel and with lower maintenance costs.
Availability
The Stahlin SelectRight program provides the broadest available offering of standard non-metallic enclosures built to last and to stand up to harsh environments. The Stahlin DeliverRight program ensures that products arrive when and where they are needed, backed by a 10-year warranty against defects — the longest such assurance in the industry.
Easy Modification
All manner of modifications including cutouts, holes, windows, vents, and the incorporation of accessories, can be easily achieved when working with Stahlin non-metallic enclosures and its ModRight modifications program. This is a tremendous potential labor and cost savings compared with the relative difficulty of modifying stainless steel. Composites are very easy to cut. Because less cutting pressure is required, standard shop tools are generally up-to-the-job whereas specialty equipment is frequently required for cutting stainless steel. This equates to a reduction of costly labor time and savings through increased cutting tool life.
