OIL AND GAS
INDUSTRIAL 3D PRINTING AND EOAT FOR OIL AND GAS
Oil and gas equipment sees fluids, vibration and temperature swings that rule out most plastics. PA12 nylon is not most plastics: it resists oils, greases, fuels and the majority of cleaning chemicals, holds its dimensions across wide temperature ranges, and does not corrode. That makes it a practical replacement for machined metal across a large population of non pressure bearing parts.
We also build the handling tooling and fixtures that service crews and packaging lines use, printed in the same material.
What We Make For Oil and Gas Operations:
- Alignment tools, lifting aids and protective caps
- Guards, covers and housings that resist fluid exposure
- Non pressure bearing field replacement parts
- Full scale fit check models before committing to metal
- Handling fixtures and robotic tooling for packaging lines
Related Builds
Documented tools from our floor. The sector differs, the engineering carries over.
Printed Nylon Against Machined Metal
| Factor | Printed PA12 nylon | Machined metal |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid resistance | Oils, greases, fuels and most cleaning chemicals | Depends on alloy and coating |
| Corrosion | None | Coating or corrosion resistant alloy required |
| Weight | About one seventh the density of aluminium | Heavier to ship and to handle in the field |
| Time to a replacement | Days from file to part | Machine shop queue, often weeks |
Where This Work Ships
Most oil and gas orders go to Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Ontario and across Canada. Everything is printed at our Mississauga facility and shipped as domestic freight, with transit confirmed alongside the quote. Materials are covered on our PA12 nylon page and the processes on 3D printing services.
End of Arm Tooling for Oil and Gas
We do not only print components, we design and build the robotic tooling that handles them. Every tool below is engineered here and printed in the same nylon.
Questions
Can printed parts handle pressure?
No. We do not recommend printed nylon for pressure bearing or safety critical components. It excels at handling tooling, guards, housings and non pressure bearing field spares.
Will nylon survive oilfield fluids?
PA12 resists oils, greases, fuels and most cleaning chemicals. Tell us the specific fluid and duty cycle and we will confirm the grade before you order.
Do you build handling fixtures for service crews?
Yes. Alignment tools, lifting aids, protective caps and custom fixtures are a large part of what we make for this sector, printed to fit one specific piece of equipment rather than adapted from something generic.
Can tooling be changed quickly between runs?
Yes. Manual tool changers swap tooling by hand in seconds, and the integrated vacuum tool changer passes vacuum through the coupling so hoses never have to leave the arm.
What temperatures can printed parts handle?
Laser sintered PA12 has a heat deflection temperature around 150 C at 0.45 MPa and melts near 178 C. Continuous service temperature is lower, so we size against the real duty.
Can you reproduce an obsolete component?
Often, from a drawing, a scan or the failed part. Printing removes the tooling cost that makes small quantities uneconomical.