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Parker SuparShield™

SuparShield™ Advanced Corrosion Management Technology

SuparShield™ is Parker’s next generation processing technology for performance enhancement of stainless steels, developed to mitigate premature failures caused by:

• Corrosion (Stress Corrosion Cracking, Pitting, Hydrogen Embrittlement etc.)

• Fatigue (Thermal, High Cycle, and Low Cycle Fatigue, such as vibration)

With careful modifications to various stages of product design and manufacturing, Parker SuparShield™ selectively mitigates the undesirable attributes and provides a solution where the product strength is not compromised and yet, its corrosion and fatigue resistance is significantly improved – a true ‘best of both'.

Conventional austenitic stainless -steel grades such as 316/316L have served as the alloys of choice for several energy markets, including conventional oil and gas. With the advent of clean technology and new alternative fuels, hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), these applications see increasingly more corrosive environments and critical ranges of pressure and temperature.

This has often led to more frequent and more severe corrosion attacks – especially those related to stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen embrittlement and pitting. The need to mitigate these issues has led to increased adoption of higher alloyed stainless materials. This choice often results in compromises such as significantly higher costs and longer lead times.

Scientists and engineers at Parker have combined our modern understanding of these corrosion failure modes and mechanisms along with years of research and testing and created a novel processing technology for the most demanding of these applications. 

This next generation corrosion management technology, called SuparShield™, provides a giant leap in corrosion performance at competitive costs, providing an added option to the end-user looking for the best available – safest solution for their applications.

Targeted Applications

Designed for critical energy sectors transitioning to cleaner technologies and alternative fuels, where conventional stainless steels like 316/316L face limitations due to their susceptibility to corrosion and fatigue in harsher environments.

Innovative Approach

Unlike traditional methods that may involve coatings or platings, SuparShield™ integrates advancements in material science, design, and manufacturing processes to enhance the intrinsic corrosion resistance of stainless steels without compromising their mechanical properties or requiring changes in assembly procedures.

Testing and Validation

The technology underwent rigorous testing, including enhanced protocols beyond standard ASTM G36 and G48 tests, to validate its performance. Results indicated significant improvements in resistance to pitting and stress corrosion cracking, with SuparShield™ treated materials outperforming conventional and even some exotic alloys.

Additional Benefits

Beyond corrosion resistance, the technology also offers superior surface finishes, reducing the likelihood of damage from handling or installation, and improved resistance to hydrogen embrittlement, which is crucial for applications in hydrogen-rich environments.

Enhanced Asset Integrity

By significantly increasing resistance to various forms of corrosion and fatigue, SuparShield™ extends the service life of components, contributing to the reliability and longevity of critical infrastructure.

Cost Efficiency

The technology offers a cost-effective alternative to higher alloyed materials, which are typically more expensive and have longer lead times. It reduces the total ownership cost by minimizing the need for frequent replacements and repairs.

Operational Efficiency and Sustainability

Improved material performance enables more efficient operations with reduced downtime. Moreover, by prolonging the life of existing assets, it supports environmental sustainability efforts by decreasing the demand for new materials and the associated manufacturing impacts.

Market Positioning

For Parker, SuparShield™ represents a strategic innovation that not only addresses current material performance challenges but also aligns with the industry’s shift towards more sustainable and efficient operations. It underscores Parker’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Instrumentation Products Division