Doxsteel Fasteners Tackle Subsea Bolt Failure Through Science and Research

Spring, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/05/2017 -- Failure of subsea fasteners is the subject of research as the potential repercussions of bolt failure include huge economic losses from the failing equipment, possible collateral damage to surrounding installations nearby on the sea floor, safety concerns for the team who have to remedy the situation, and the potential damage to the environment such as fluid leaks through the ruptured lines. Analysis of prior events in zones such as the Gulf of Mexico has indicated hydrogen embrittlement as a factor in some bolt fractures. Where subsea flanges are secured with multiple bolts, it may be the first bolt fracture is missed as the operation may appear normal. In reality, it is difficult to view and assess the condition of the bolts in such a challenging environment. When failures occurred and the components were returned to the surface and studied, sometimes several of the bolts had succumbed to fractures.

Hydrogen embrittlement occurs when tensile stress, a corrosive environment, and metal susceptibility to hydrogen interact in such a way that the metal in the bolt becomes brittle and can break off. Doxsteel Fasteners utilize Nickel-Cobalt alloy coating ASTM B994 to act as a barrier against hydrogen embrittlement. The electroplating process used to coat bolts is tested every 30 days with specification ASTM F519 to ensure hydrogen is not being introduced. In hydrogen permeation cell testing experiments the Nickel-Cobalt alloy coating did not allow hydrogen to penetrate the material. Sacrificial coatings on other bolts can react with the seawater to liberate hydrogen, increasing the risk of hydrogen embrittlement.

For clients looking to source API 20E bolts, all Doxsteel Fasteners comply with API 20E standards and ASTM specifications.

About Doxsteel Fasteners
Corrosion is the enemy of fasteners and after encountering logistical problems working on seized bolts in the 1990's, the founder of Doxsteel Fasteners started looking for a solution to the problem. 'The World's Smartest Bolt' is the result of continuous research and development to revolutionize bolting and fastener production. Their goal is to consistently conceptualize and deliver safer, less expensive, and more scientifically sound industrial fasteners and subsea fasteners to the industry. Doxsteel Fasteners promise measurable benefits which can be summed up as 20.21.Zero. The statistics represent 20 times ROI, a fastener life expectancy of 21 years and zero hot bolting required. The promise is backed up by a fastener warranty which guarantees the fasteners will not seize within 5 years. Suppliers are audited annually using API 20E bolting specifications to make sure they meet the rigorous standards, and the Nickel-Cobalt alloy coating acts a barrier against hydrogen embrittlement.

For more information, please visit the website - http://www.doxsteel.com/.

Contact Details:
Telephone: 281-298-1500
Email: info@doxsteel.com
Address: 1544 Sawdust Rd #301, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Doxsteel Fasteners comply with ASTM B994 and API 20E specifications for use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries

Spring, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/18/2017 -- Bolt Corrosion is a threat when fasteners are required in challenging environments like oil fields. Once a bolt has seized, it is difficult and dangerous to replace. The process of hot bolting has been widely criticized as not only being unsafe but by its very nature, it can be expensive and unpredictable in terms of the time required to turn around the bolt and the money spent in removing the corroded bolt and replacing it with a new one. Factoring this across hundreds or thousands of bolts means significant outlay.

Doxsteel Fasteners are designed to resist corrosion and eliminate the need for hot bolting. When teams are able to predict when a fastener will start to seize, maintenance can be scheduled and fasteners can be replaced quickly and efficiently. Doxsteel Fasteners have a life expectancy of 21 years and a warranty guarantees no seizing within the first five years. The heat load and coating batch are stamped on each part, and the Fastener End of Life Test (FELT test) keeps customers aware of how the fasteners are performing.

Every part of the process from manufacture to delivery has been streamlined and studied to ensure parts live up to their tagline, "The World's Smartest Bolt". For clients looking to source API 20E bolts, Doxsteel Fasteners comply with API 20E bolting standards and ASTM B994 specifications.

About Doxsteel Fasteners
Corrosion is the enemy of fasteners and after encountering logistical problems working on seized bolts in the 1990's, the founder of Doxsteel Fasteners started looking for a solution to the problem. 'The World's Smartest Bolt' is the result of continuous research and development to revolutionize bolting and fastener production. Their goal is to consistently conceptualize and deliver safer, less expensive, and more scientifically sound industrial fasteners and subsea fasteners to the industry. Doxsteel Fasteners promise measurable benefits which can be summed up as 20.21.Zero. The statistics represent 20 times ROI, a fastener life expectancy of 21 years and zero hot bolting required. The promise is backed up by a warranty which guarantees the fasteners will not seize within 5 years. Suppliers are audited annually using API 20E bolting specifications to make sure they meet the rigorous standards, and the Nickel-Cobalt alloy coating acts a barrier against hydrogen embrittlement.

For more information, please visit the website - http://www.doxsteel.com/.

Contact Details:
Telephone: 281-298-1500
Email: info@doxsteel.com
Address: 1544 Sawdust Rd #301, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Corrosion resistant fasteners designed to eliminate Hot Bolting

Spring, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/04/2017 -- Once a fastener has seized due to corrosion, the dangerous practice of hot bolting is often the only way for turnaround crews to swap out the bolts. Doxsteel fasteners have been designed to combat corrosion with a Nickel Cobalt alloy coating evenly electroplated onto each thread. A major advantage of the Doxsteel process is that the entire part is electroplated. When painting or hand-spraying the nuts, coatings can be inadequate, especially in areas like the inside thread of the nut. When components are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, this weakness can lead to corrosion and seizing, with compromised integrity of the fastener. The electroplating process can be controlled such that after testing and cleaning, the Doxsteel nuts and bolts are placed in a bath with NiCo (the Nickel Cobalt alloy), the parts are charged, and electrolysis attracts the alloy, ensuring an even coat on the electroplated fasteners. In addition, the nickel cobalt alloy coating ASTM B994 acts as a barrier to hydrogen embrittlement. With a longer fastener life and 100% traceability, Doxsteel Fasteners offer a warranty which guarantees no seizing within 5 years. The average probable fastener life is 21 years. Over time, the return on investment is realized in the lifespan of the fasteners and the predictability in turnaround without the need for hot bolting, which can be expensive and unpredictable in terms of money and time.

Every part of the process from manufacture to delivery has been streamlined and studied to ensure parts live up to their tagline, "The World's Smartest Bolt". For clients looking to source API 20E bolts, all Doxsteel Fasteners comply with API 20E standards and ASTM specifications.

About Doxsteel Fasteners
Corrosion is the enemy of fasteners and after encountering logistical problems working on seized bolts in the 1990's, the founder of Doxsteel Fasteners started looking for a solution to the problem. 'The World's Smartest Bolt' is the result of continuous research and development to revolutionize bolting and fastener production. Their goal is to consistently conceptualize and deliver safer, less expensive, and more scientifically sound industrial fasteners to the industry. Doxsteel Fasteners promise measurable benefits which can be summed up as 20.21.Zero. The statistics represent 20 times ROI, a fastener life expectancy of 21 years and zero hot bolting required. The promise is backed up by a warranty which guarantees the fasteners will not seize within 5 years.

For more information, please visit the website - http://www.doxsteel.com/

Contact Details:
Telephone: 281-298-1500
Email: info@doxsteel.com
Address: 1544 Sawdust Rd #301, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Safer and more predictable turnaround cycles for coated bolts

Spring, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/12/2017 -- The journey to develop coated fasteners which can stand up to the harshest environments started in the late 1990's when a contract for fastener turnaround and anti-corrosion paint application in Mexico became a complicated project. Data from Mexico City was not representative of all areas within the scope of the project. In areas such as the Gulf Coast and the rainforest jungle, corrosion rates were much higher and many of the bolts had seized. The bolts were unable to turn as they had badly corroded. The only way to remove them was to cut and then torch them. This not only had cost implications but also greatly increased the time required to complete the job.

Whereas most bolts are produced by a manufacturer and coated by another supplier, Doxsteel Fasteners embrace full ownership of all significant variables in the production process. The fastener, the coating, and the coating application have all evolved through extensive research and development, leading to a bolt capable of resisting corrosion with a probable fastener life of 21 years. A warranty is issued to guarantee no seizing within 5 years.

For clients looking to source API 20E bolts, all Doxsteel Fasteners comply with API 20E standards and ASTM specifications. Bolts are traceable stamped with a number that will trace it to its heat load.

About Doxsteel Fasteners
Corrosion is the enemy of fasteners and after encountering logistical problems working on seized bolts in the 1990's, the founder of Doxsteel Fasteners started looking for a solution to the problem. 'The World's Smartest Bolt' is the result of continuous research and development to revolutionize bolting and fastener production. Their nickel cobalt alloy coating ASTM B994 acts as a barrier to hydrogen embrittlement. Their goal is to consistently conceptualize and deliver safer, less expensive, and more scientifically sound industrial fasteners to the industry. Doxsteel Fasteners promise measurable benefits which can be summed up as 20.21.Zero. The statistics represent 20 times ROI, a probable fastener life of 21 years and zero hot bolting required. The promise is backed up by a warranty which guarantees the fasteners will not seize within 5 years.

For more information, please visit the website - http://www.doxsteel.com/

Contact Details:
Telephone: 281-298-1500
Email: info@doxsteel.com
Address: 1544 Sawdust Rd #301, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Carbon Steel Fasteners With a 5-Year Warranty Against Seizing

Spring, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/06/2017 -- Understanding the life expectancy of a steel fastener drives maintenance schedules and budgets. Being able to turnaround fasteners quickly and without hot bolting saves time, money and potentially lives. Doxsteel fasteners are designed to last, with a life expectancy of 21 years. Unlike others in the industry, Doxsteel backs up their product with a 5-year no seize warranty.

Carbon steel is electroplated with a Nickel-Cobalt alloy to make a steel fastener which has been developed to combat the corrosive environments fasteners are often exposed to.

A representative from Doxsteel Fasteners explained more about their FELT testing system (Fastener End of Life Test) "When we produce a set of fasteners, we keep samples of each heat load and coating batch for testing. We place them under tension and put them in a salt fog environment to simulate their real world applications. Every 120 days, we open a sample to check its condition. If the fasteners still turn, we know that the bolts in the field are still performing and provide our customers with a progress report. We keep enough samples from each batch to continue the test for eight years, and as an old batch is opened a new batch is closed. If at any time a sample should fail to turn, we recommend our customers schedule a turnaround before the fasteners seize in the field. Our customers can use this information to avoid the costs that come from lengthy shutdowns as well as avoid the necessity of a hot bolting scenario."

The Doxsteel Fasteners website includes information about the processes used, technical sheets, case studies, testimonials, news from across the industry and shares the traceability and packaging standards that set their steel fasteners apart.

About Doxsteel Fasteners
Corrosion is the enemy of fasteners and after encountering logistical problems working on seized bolts in the 1990's, the founder of Doxsteel Fasteners started looking for a solution to the problem. 'The World's Smartest Bolt' is the result of continuous research and development to revolutionize bolting and fastener production. Their goal is to consistently conceptualize and deliver safer, less expensive, and more scientifically sound steel bolts to the industry. Doxsteel Fasteners promise measurable benefits which can be summed up as 20.21.Zero. The statistics represent 20 times ROI, a probable fastener life of 21 years and zero hot bolting required. The promise is backed up by a warranty which guarantees the fasteners will not seize within 5 years.

For more information, please visit the website - http://www.doxsteel.com/

Contact Details:
Telephone: 281-298-1500
Email: info@doxsteel.com
Address: 1544 Sawdust Rd #301, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Carbon Steel Fasteners With a Higher ROI

Spring, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/15/2017 -- Seized fasteners provided the impetus to find a smarter solution to source industrial steel bolts. Doxsteel Fasteners are made from carbon steel and are coated with a Nickel-Cobalt alloy. This coating offers improved resistance against corrosion, extending the life expectancy of the bolt. With bolts which do not seize, maintenance is easier to manage and is more predictable. Furthermore, the elimination of hot bolting reduces costs, saves time and promotes safety.

The products are backed up by a 5-year warranty against seizing. A representative for Doxsteel Fasteners stated "Some fasteners may last for long periods of time, but none last as long as Doxsteel, and none do the job with the same level of measurability or certainty. Our dedication to proven solutions, made with controlled processes that have been heavily tested for the end user, has given us the opportunity to provide our customers with a unique promise: our fasteners- which we expect will last 21 years without seizing- will not seize for five years guaranteed. Thanks to our design and a holistic certification process that provides complete end-to-end accountability, Doxsteel Fasteners have soundly outperformed other bolts in corrosion tests."

The entire process from start to finish is customer focused. Beyond the production of steel fasteners, packaging and shipping have been streamlined and carefully developed so that the fasteners are protected en route, are clearly labeled and easy to stack. Cardboard rolls in each box do double duty to protect individual steel fasteners and to reinforce the structural integrity of the box.

About Doxsteel Fasteners
Corrosion is the enemy of fasteners and after encountering logistical problems working on seized bolts in the 1990's, Doxsteel's founder started looking for a solution to the problem. 'The World's Smartest Bolt' is the result of continuous research and development to revolutionize bolting and fastener production. Their goal is to consistently conceptualize and deliver safer, less expensive, and more scientifically sound bolts to the industry. Doxsteel Fasteners promise measurable benefits which can be summed up as 20.21.Zero. The statistics represent 20 times ROI, a probable fastener life of 21 years and zero hot bolting required. The promise is backed up by a warranty which guarantees the fasteners will not seize within 5 years.

For more information about steel fasteners and steel bolts, please visit the website - http://www.doxsteel.com/

Contact Details:
Telephone: 281-298-1500
Email: info@doxsteel.com
Address: 1544 Sawdust Rd #301, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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