OilArmour®
Defending the Depths
In subsea operations, reliability is everything. One of the biggest challenges faced during hydraulic equipment connection is water contamination entering the system. Even small amounts of water can compromise hydraulic performance, accelerate wear, and cause unexpected downtime. In severe cases, reservoirs have been known to fill completely with seawater, forcing costly shutdowns, flushing, and repairs.
This problem is even more expensive when using marine-friendly, biodegradable hydraulic oils. These environmentally safe fluids are designed for subsea operations, but come at a much higher cost than standard oils. A single contamination incident can mean draining and replacing large volumes of oil, creating both environmental risk and a substantial financial burden.
OilArmour® has been engineered to eliminate this risk. Specifically developed for use with subsea umbilical downlines, OilArmour® prevents or significantly reduces water ingress during deployment and connection by divers.
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By sealing all downline umbilical connections, OilArmour® ensures:
- Clean hydraulic supply – Protects the topside reservoir and hydraulic circuits from water contamination.
- Operational reliability – Reduces the risk of failure caused by water-induced damage.
- Minimised downtime – Prevents shutdowns for draining, cleaning, and flushing.
- Cost savings – Avoids the high expense of replacing oils.
- Extended equipment life – Safeguards critical hydraulic components from corrosion and accelerated wear.
- With OilArmour®, subsea connections can be made with confidence, knowing that your hydraulic power supply is fully protected. It’s a simple yet powerful safeguard that keeps operations running smoothly, reduces maintenance costs, and maximises uptime in demanding subsea environment.
