15 · Markets
Oil, Gas and Mining
34 applications
Primary applications
Offshore pipeline insulation
Pipelines for offshore oil and gas production operate at extraordinary depths and thermal conditions: the crude oil comi…
Syntactic rigid foam PUPU spray with specialized coatingPre-molded PU systems for high temperaturesRead briefMining abrasion-resistant linings
Mining abrasion-resistant linings are cast (molded) or spray-applied polyurethane pieces used to protect ore processing…
High-hardness cast PUSpray-applied PUPU rubber liningRead briefPipeline anticorrosive coatings
Pipeline anticorrosive coating is the protective layer applied externally (and in some cases internally) on oil, gas, wa…
High-solids 2K PUSpray-applied PUPU for field joint coating (applied on welded joints)Read briefDeep-sea buoyancy foams
Syntactic foams are composites manufactured by incorporating hollow glass microspheres (or other ultra-low density mater…
Syntactic foam (PU with hollow glass microspheres)Hybrid PU-epoxy syntactic foamMonolithic cast systemsRead briefBall mill abrasion-resistant parts
Complements Level A Application 28 (Mining abrasion-resistant linings), focusing specifically on discrete parts for ball…
High-hardness cast PUMedium-hardness PU for impact absorptionPU with internal metal reinforcementRead briefMining tailings waterproofing membranes
Tailings dams and containment basins in mining operations require robust waterproofing to prevent groundwater contaminat…
High-thickness spray PU for linersSpray-applied PU waterproofingPU systems with geotextile reinforcementRead briefDrilling fluid hoses
Oil and gas drilling operations use dozens of specialty hoses to conduct critical fluids: drilling mud (a complex mixtur…
Hydrocarbon-resistant TPUMultilayer thermoplastic PU hosesCast PU elastomers for connectionsRead briefMining dump truck bed linings
Haul trucks used in open-pit mines — giants of 100 to 400 tonnes capacity manufactured by Caterpillar, Komatsu, Liebherr…
High-hardness cast PU in modular partsHigh-thickness spray PUPU combined with anti-abrasion steelRead briefOnshore high-temperature pipe insulation
Pipes in refineries, LPG terminals, petrochemical facilities and onshore processing plants can operate at 120-180°C — a…
Special high-temperature rigid PU foamRead briefOil and gas pipe internal coating
Pipes for crude oil, natural gas and derivatives transport can receive internal PU coating for anti-corrosive protection…
Internal PU spray coatingRead briefStorage tank coating
Storage tanks for fuels, solvents, petrochemical products and refining inputs use internal PU coating for protection aga…
Chemical-resistant PU coatingsRead briefSpillage containment foam
Emergency containment systems for oil, fuel or chemical spills use field-applicable PU spray systems to create immediate…
Hydrophobic rigid spray foamRead briefMarine riser coating
Risers (vertical pipes connecting subsea well to platform) operate in extraordinary conditions: pressure of hundreds of…
Specialty PU for high pressure and marine corrosionRead briefOre transport chutes and troughs
Ore transfer chutes and troughs in mineral processing plants receive coating in interchangeable cast PU parts. Absorb im…
Anti-abrasion cast PU coatingRead briefMud pump parts
Mud pumps in drilling operations and high-pressure pumps for mineral slurry transfer require internal parts with extraor…
High-hardness cast PU for abrasive pumpingRead briefSubsea hydraulic connectors
Hydraulic connectors in subsea equipment (subsea Christmas trees, manifolds, umbilicals) use seals and components in mar…
High-pressure marine-grade PU elastomersRead briefAnti-corrosion protection on marine equipment
Equipment on offshore platforms, support ships, subsea operation vessels receive marine PU coating systems for protectio…
High-performance marine PU coatingsRead briefRemovable insulation jackets for valves
Valves, connections and inspection points in thermally insulated pipes use removable jackets — fitted insulation covers…
Rigid PU foam wrapped in technical fabricRead brief
See also
Applications where this market appears as secondary.
- Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Closed-cell spray foam insulation
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a rigid or semi-rigid PU foam applied in situ b…
Closed-cell spray foam 2K systemOpen-cell spray foam 2K system (water-blown)High-performance systems with HFORead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Industrial 2K PU coatings
2K (bicomponent) polyurethane coatings are the most robust and high-performance…
Aromatic 2K PUAliphatic 2K PUHigh-solids PURead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Roof and slab waterproofing
Liquid polyurethane waterproofing for slabs and roofs is the application of a co…
1K liquid PU membrane2K liquid PU membraneHybrid PU systemRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial wheels (cast elastomers)
Industrial polyurethane wheels are one of the most successful applications of ca…
TDI-based cast elastomersMDI-based cast elastomersPPDI-based cast elastomers (high performance)Read brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Chemical PU injection for waterproofing and soil stabilization
Injectable PU resins are low-viscosity liquid systems injected under pressure in…
Hydrophilic PU resins (expandable on water contact)Hydrophobic PU resinsHigh-strength structural PU resinsRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Marine PU coatings (hulls and decks)
Marine coatings are coatings applied to hulls and structures of vessels (commerc…
Aliphatic 2K PU topcoatHigh-build 2K PUMultilayer zinc-rich + epoxy + PU systemRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
PU sealants for expansion joints
Polyurethane sealants for expansion joints are viscous products applied to struc…
1K PU moisture-cure sealant2K PU sealantHybrid PU-silane sealantsRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Anticorrosive coatings for steel structures
PU anticorrosive coatings are paint systems applied to exposed metal structures…
Aromatic 2K PU (primer/intermediate)Aliphatic 2K PU (topcoat)Complete system with zinc-rich primer + PU topcoatRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
CIPP sewage pipe lining
CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) is a trenchless rehabilitation technology for sewer,…
CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) with PU resinPU spray-in-place for pipelinesTwo-component PU liningsRead brief - Food and Beverage
Liquid transport container linings
Containers, tanks and tank trucks for transport of food liquids (milk, juices, b…
High-thickness PU spray coatingsFood-grade 2K PUHybrid PU-epoxy systemsRead brief - Footwear
Safety footwear soles (PPE)
Complements Level A Application 17 (Microcellular casual sole), focusing specifi…
Dual-density PU systemAntistatic PUPU with SRA/SRB/SRC non-slipRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Conveyor belt rollers
Rollers are cylindrical rotating components that support conveyor belts in multi…
Cast PU elastomer for roller coatingHigh-hardness PU for carrying rollersMedium-hardness PU for impact rollersRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Technical molded parts (gears, bushings)
In addition to typical soft elastomeric parts (covered in various previous appli…
High-hardness cast PU (Shore D)Fiber-reinforced PUMachinable PURead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Industrial seals, gaskets and O-rings
Seals are critical components in virtually all mechanical equipment: static gask…
Cast PU elastomer in specific configurationsThermoplastic PU (TPU) for dynamic sealsPolyether-PU for seals in humid environmentsRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Hydrocyclones and industrial screens
Complements Applications 28 (Mining abrasion-resistant linings) and B-58 (Ball m…
High abrasion resistance cast PUPU in modular screensInterchangeable equipment systemsRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Water treatment plant waterproofing
Water treatment plants (WTPs) and sewage treatment plants (STPs) have various co…
Spray-applied PU membraneHigh-thickness PU systemsPU resistant to specific chemicals (chlorine, ozone, hypochlorite)Read brief