When most people hear the term “ThermoTRON,” they typically assume it has something to do with heat or insulation--maybe even a robot off of Transformers. With a name like this, we usually receive a lot of questions about what exactly…
As the oil and gas industry evolves and we move deeper into the increasingly warm gulf, the need for advanced technology arises. You want only the best, most reliable equipment for your project, and we’re here to introduce the latest…
ThermoTRON is a revolutionary new product that is changing the oil and gas industry as we know it. It’s a groundbreaking flexible coating used to protect pipelines in more ways than one. Continue reading as we dive into three ways…
Mark Tool’s new ThermoTRON is a game-changing, high-temperature wet insulation that’s perfect for protecting the splash zone of hull piping and risers, as well as insulating subsea flow-lines. With its many uses and applications, ThermoTRON will have a major impact…
In the oil and gas field, we’re no strangers to a constantly evolving industry. Currently, we are able to drill farther out in the Gulf of Mexico, in waters that are hotter and deeper than ever before. However, with this…
At Mark Tool & Rubber, we have over 40 years worth of experience in manufacturing polyurethane parts. Our custom-made parts are utilized worldwide across several industries, from food processing to oil and gas. Today, we will discuss five different ways…
In the offshore industry, preventing “splash zone” corrosion is a very important part of offshore safety. The reason this zone can be problematic to this industry is because as the tide rises and falls, it continuously wets and dries the…
A common misconception in the oil and gas industry is that rubber parts are cheaper than polyurethane parts. Urethane can actually be cheaper, particularly in situations where you need larger parts/quantities or several identical parts. The expensive part of casting…
In the industrial field, rubber is used to create coatings for tools as well as for other parts. Rubber has endless benefits, such as its durability and strength. It can form a composite component by bonding to nearly any material…
When an offshore structure fails, there are typically several reasons why. Corrosion is usually the main offender causing these platforms to fail--costing an estimated $1.372 billion per year. The deeper an offshore exploration goes, the greater the risk of…
External corrosion to natural gas pipelines can be extremely dangerous. If not discovered in a timely manner, it can rupture and cause a fire. Thankfully, this can be prevented with the use of high quality products, like SplashTRON, and proper…
SplashTRON is an extremely versatile product that can be used for various applications on offshore platforms as well as pipeline coatings. It can be used for J-tubes, spools, Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) Strakes, bends, pipe field joint coating, biofouling, or…
Custom molded rubber products are one of the most diverse products on the market. They can be used in a multitude of industries, from trucking and railroads, to jetliners, farm equipment, oil and gas, and countless others. These products are…
The oil and gas industry faced many ups and downs in 2018. Brent crude oil prices started out at approximately $66 per barrel, spiked to $86, then finished the year at roughly $54 per barrel. WTI crude oil exhibited a…
