Why are oil and gas trees called Christmas trees?
Thursday 19 December 2019
You know what Christmas trees are, right? It's also a term used in the oil & gas industry for an assembly of flow control valves. Quirky huh, here's why... …
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AQUASIGN are the recognised experts in subsea signage for safety critical environments.
Subsea tree’s are an assembly of valves, spools and fittings, and are an important piece of equipment to identify as they monitor and control the production of a subsea well.
Typical Substrates
Aquasign markers can identify tree’s with a simple fixing mechanism. Tree’s tend to be coated steel and have flat surfaces for a marker to be placed on.
Typical Marker Design
Whilst there are limited industry standards specific to subsea identification, typical text heights are provided below:
Learn about the design features of our subsea markers by visiting our design page.
For installation on the surface, prior to deployment. AQUASIGN offer both adhesive and mechanical fixings to suit any application:
Adhesive: KISS* / Mechanical: Bolted
*Recommendations are made on the attaching surface, visit our Knowledge Hub for our Substrate Guide for further details.
Offshore or ‘retrofit’ solutions will be dependent on project location and installation method i.e.:
Diver: Magnet* / Subsea Adhesive / ROV: Magnet*
*Magnet use is dependent on size/space available
More information can be found out about KISS, Subsea Adhesive and Magnets and all our other products in our Knowledge Hub: datasheets, product specifications and videos are just a few of the resources to give you the Aquasign know-how.
AQUASIGN continually invest in research, people and equipment to ensure our clients benefit from the best identification solution for their needs. Our investments have paid off: we have been involved in over 800 projects globally which you can find out about by registering for our Client Portal.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your project requirements in more detail, contact us and one of our expert team will be happy to help.
Thursday 19 December 2019
You know what Christmas trees are, right? It's also a term used in the oil & gas industry for an assembly of flow control valves. Quirky huh, here's why... …
Tuesday 16 January 2018
Money saving strategies have always been prevalent for any oilfield project, and never more so than in the current market climate. AQUASIGN pride ourselves on being market ready with our products, and while developing our one part, silicone offshore adhesive – Biohesive® 225 – money saving and multiuse were two criteria at the top of …
Thursday 20 February 2020
What makes Biohesive 225® the ideal offshore adhesive? When it comes to selecting an appropriate adhesive for offshore or subsea environments, it can become a difficult decision-making process. Finding an adhesive that is proven to perform long-term, in harsh salt-laden conditions will undoubtedly be the main factor in what brand you choose. 📩 No …