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Overview A manufacturer of meter provers sought to expand the maximum size of its products to address growing industry demand for larger systems. Meter provers are critical to ensuring accurate measurement of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) during pipeline custody transfers, where even minor measurement errors can have significant financial implications. Challenge While the…
Overview A manufacturer of non-ferrous pumps and valves for naval defense applications faced persistent quality issues affecting critical components. Because equipment installed on submarines and surface ships cannot fail, the customer required a supplier capable of meeting the stringent quality standards demanded by naval programs. Challenge The customer previously sourced all metal castings from a…
Overview A manufacturer of food processing systems approached MetalTek to address a corrosion-related performance issue. The customer required a durable, high-quality solution from a trustedU.S.-based supplier that met performance expectations while remaining cost-competitive. Challenge The customer’s design relied on weldments, which created corrosion concerns in certain areas of its food-processing equipment. While it recognized the…
Overview A refinery operator in South America faced a critical outage when the failure of its primary reformer halted hydrogen production required to process crude oil into fuel. The operator urgently needed a large volume of reformer tubes and related components to restore operations. The shutdown resulted in significant production and financial losses, requiring a…
Overview A manufacturer of tactical ballistic missiles for defense applications faced persistent challenges in producing a critical missile fin assembly. Missile platforms rely on lightweight, dimensionally accurate, and durable components to ensure stable flight in demanding operating conditions. Challenge The customer needed repeatable, production-ready performance for a lightweight fin with thin walls and a hollow…