3D Printing in Petrochemicals and Oil & Gas: Chemical-Resistant Tooling, Fitting Prototypes, and Maintenance Parts

Protype CD400HT (primary) / CD400 + FILOPEEKPA12 CFABS PC
3D Printing in Petrochemicals and Oil & Gas: Chemical-Resistant Tooling, Fitting Prototypes, and Maintenance Parts

Tooling for maintenance workshops and labs, pipe fitting prototypes, and chemical-resistant PEEK parts.

Non-hazardous areas only. The printers have no ATEX certification: they are installed in a workshop or lab.

Typical jobs

01

PEEK sample holder

A holder for a lab that works with solvents and acids, printed in PEEK on the CD400HT.

02

Fitting prototype

A non-standard adapter or tee in PA12 CF to check geometry, flanges, and installation access before a metal casting is ordered.

03

Spare part during a turnaround

A guide bushing for an auxiliary pump, reproduced from measurements or a 3D scan in ABS PC. The model is kept for the next turnaround.

04

Sensor housings for test rigs

A small batch of housings for temperature and pressure sensors, with no mould.

When not to print

  • Hazardous areas: neither the printers nor the printed parts have ATEX certification.
  • Pressurised parts in contact with hydrocarbons.
  • Structural parts: PEEK is strong for a polymer, but it does not replace metal.

Materials

PEEKPEEK CFPEEK GFPA12 CFABS PCPP

Print and drying settings are in the materials catalogue. PEEK is dried in the FILO cabinet before printing.

Equipment

PEEK parts are printed on the CD400HT; tooling in PA12 CF and ABS PC on the CD400.

FAQ

Have a part to print?

Send a drawing and we will suggest a printer and material.

Application areas

What parts different industries print

Industries Protype printers are suited for

01

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Applications

Jigs, gearboxes, brackets.

What it gives

Tooling is printed in the shop, without ordering from a subcontractor.

02

Architecture

Architecture

Applications

Building models, facades, landscapes.

What it gives

Clients see a physical model before ground is broken — approvals happen faster.

03

Railway

Railway

Applications

Fasteners, sensor housings, cable channels.

What it gives

The spare part prints on site instead of waiting for the warehouse.

04

Medical

Medical

Applications

Anatomical models, medical device housing prototypes.

What it gives

Models from CT and MRI data, with no molds.

05

Education & R&D

Education & R&D

Applications

Fixtures, gears, trays.

What it gives

A new prototype variant — the same day.

06

Aerospace

Aerospace

Applications

Covers, ducts, fasteners.

What it gives

Complex lightweight geometry without milling.

07

Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding

Applications

Supports, gaskets, small hardware.

What it gives

Parts print at the shipyard instead of waiting for a supplier.

08

Instrumentation

Instrumentation

Applications

Enclosures, covers, PCB holders.

What it gives

The board changed — reprint the enclosure, no mold rework.

Don't see your industry?

Send a drawing or describe the part — we'll tell you whether 3D printing suits it.

We'll calculate the savingsfrom 3D printingfor your production

We'll evaluate your parts, compare with your current method, and show where 3D printing is more cost-effective.

  • Cost comparison: current method vs 3D printing
  • Which parts and tooling are worth switching
  • Material and equipment recommendations

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