Subsea Hydraulic and Tubing Installation Support

Specialty Small-Bore Tubing and Piping Installation Support

Precision tubing, piping, and welding support for subsea production and drilling systems.

Technicians performing small-bore tubing and piping installation on subsea hydraulic equipment
Tubing Size Capability ¼” to 1-½”
Piping Size Capability Up to 2”
Welding Capability Autogenous, Socket, Butt and Manual Welds
Primary Applications Subsea Production and Drilling Systems

Specialized Small-Bore Tubing and Piping Installation Support

Fairtex Group delivers precision small-bore tubing (SBT) and piping installation services for subsea production and drilling systems operating in critical offshore environments. Our capabilities support hydraulic, pneumatic, and process systems requiring accurate fabrication, controlled welding procedures, and reliable installation practices for subsea equipment integrity.

Our experienced technicians execute tubing and piping fabrication, bending, welding, field fitting, and installation activities for new builds, refurbishment programs, and repair scopes. We support subsea asset operators, drilling contractors, OEMs, and offshore construction projects with structured QA/QC processes, dimensional accuracy, and installation reliability aligned with operational and project requirements.

Typical applications: Subsea BOP stacks, subsea trees, manifolds, hydraulic control systems, subsea production modules, drilling systems, control fluid distribution systems, and offshore hydraulic piping installations.

What this service covers

Small-Bore Tubing Fabrication and Welding

Fairtex provides precision fabrication and bending services for tubing systems ranging from ¼” to 1-½”. Our technicians perform autogenous and manual welds for hydraulic and instrumentation tubing systems requiring high-integrity connections for subsea applications. Installation activities are executed with strict attention to routing accuracy, fitting integrity, and vibration-resistant support arrangements.

Small-Bore Piping Fabrication and Installation

We support fabrication, bending, and installation of piping systems up to 2” in size, including socket weld and butt weld configurations. Our services are designed to support hydraulic and process piping systems used across subsea production and drilling infrastructure where dimensional precision and weld quality are critical to operational performance.

Field Fitting and Custom Installation Support

Our teams provide field fitting, bracket fabrication, and custom machining support to accommodate project-specific installation requirements. Fairtex also supports repair scopes, modification work, and retrofit activities where existing subsea systems require alignment corrections, replacement sections, or customized support structures.

Key Takeaways

  • Precision tubing and piping installation support for subsea systems
  • Experienced technicians for offshore fabrication and welding activities
  • Support for new builds, repairs, retrofit, and refurbishment projects
  • QA/QC-focused execution for hydraulic and process system reliability
Equipment

Instruments and systems used for this service.

Fabrication Equipment
Hydraulic Tube Bending Machine
Used for precision bending of hydraulic and instrumentation tubing assemblies.
Welding Equipment
Orbital Welding System
Supports controlled welding operations for high-integrity tubing systems.
Fabrication Equipment
Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine
Used for pipe preparation and fit-up prior to welding and installation.
Testing Equipment
Hydrostatic Pressure Test Unit
Used for pressure testing and integrity verification of installed tubing and piping systems.
Standards

Codes and standards this service conforms to.

Provides requirements for fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing of process piping systems.
ASME B31.3
Process Piping
Defines safety and operational requirements for hydraulic systems and components.
ISO 4413
Hydraulic Fluid Power — General Rules and Safety Requirements
Provides guidance and qualification requirements for welding procedures and weld quality.
AWS D1.1
Structural Welding Code
Deliverables

What you receive.

Fabrication and Installation Records

Documentation covering tubing and piping fabrication, installation, and assembly activities.

Weld Inspection Reports

Quality control reports for completed welding and inspection activities.

Pressure Testing Documentation

Hydrostatic or pneumatic test records confirming system integrity.

As-Built Documentation

Updated installation drawings and modification records for project closeout.

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Our team will review your scope and return a proposal.

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