At Alteriver™’s state-of-the-art facility in Monterrey, Mexico, thorough preparation is the absolute foundation for oil and gas production tubing that survives the harshest downhole environments. Inadequate surface preparation leads to catastrophic failures—coating delamination, corrosion breaches, and costly production downtime that can derail entire operations. Incoming steel tubing undergoes rigorous pre-inspection by qualified specialists, ensuring only flawless material advances. Alteriver™’s unwavering attention to detail exceeds industry standards, eliminating defects and creating an impeccable substrate for thermal zinc diffusion and Internal Plastic Coatings (IPC).

The process advances with extensive cleaning to remove contaminants, followed by Alteriver™’s proprietary dual-axis shotblasting system. This advanced, PLC-controlled technology delivers a uniform surface tecture far superior to conventional methods, optimizing adhesion and ensuring a strong bond, thus avoiding premature failures. Every step reflects Alteriver™’s relentless precision, setting a benchmark above industry norms for reliability and performance in extreme conditions.

This meticulous preparation is the cornerstone of Alteriver™’s engineering excellence, transforming raw steel into tubing that outperforms in the most demanding applications—delivering peace of mind where others fall short.

The Thermal Diffusion Zinc (TDZ) Area transforms prepped oil and gas production tubing using a unique, patented process. Tubing is arranged in an intricate lattice assembly, allowing dozens of joints to be loaded into proprietary thermal diffusion ovens—the only ones of their kind. Equipped with precision monitoring, these ovens control temperature and pressure as the tubing rotates, enabling gaseous zinc to diffuse into the steel substrate for a precise duration, forming a robust intermetallic alloy layer on the ID, OD, threads and couplings. This TDZ alloy, unmatched for corrosion and abrasion resistance, sets Alteriver products apart in the industry.

The process, driven by real-time sensor data, ensures uniform alloy thickness and bonding across complex tubing geometries. For engineers and materials specialists, the TDZ Area exemplifies how Alteriver™’s innovative oven technology and meticulous control deliver tubing with superior durability, redefining performance standards for oil and gas applications.

In addition to treating full-length joints of tubing from 2-3/8” OD to 4-1/2” OD, Alteriver’s advanced TDZ process accommodates a comprehensive range of production string accessories and components—including pup joints of varying lengths, gas lift mandrels, lift rods, and more—ensuring uniform, high-performance corrosion protection across every critical element of your completion string.

The Shipping and Storage Yard serves as the final safeguard in the quality chain, where treated customer tubing is protected and handled with exceptional care to maintain its factory-fresh condition. Tubing, pipes, pup joints, and components are stored in custom-engineered racks with protective end caps and non-abrasive separators, preventing any needless damage to the finished goods. Each joint is individually serialized and tracked for precise tracking and traceability, ensuring unmatched accountability that exceeds industry standards.

Meticulous handling practices reinforce this commitment: trained operators use padded slings, cranes, and forklifts to move inventory without impact, eliminating risks of damage. Before shipment, every bundle receives a final visual inspection and secure bundling tailored for safe transport, preserving IDs, ODs, threads, and couplings in perfect condition. This rigorous attention to detail guarantees customers receive their tubing exactly as it left production—flawless and ready to perform in the most demanding oil and gas environments.

Alteriver™ maintains a healthy stock of commonly used tubing sizes and grades, as well as pup joints, couplings, cross-overs and other OCTG accessories. This allows us to quickly respond to last-minute needs or changes and be ready to pounce and serve any customer needs at short notice.

The Advanced Laboratory stands as a pinnacle of materials science, ensuring the integrity of thermally diffused zinc and ultra-thin IPC-treated tubing. Equipped with state-of-the-art analytical tools, the lab conducts real-time sampling of production processes, running rigorous tests like corrosion simulations, adhesion strength assessments, and microstructural analysis to validate product performance under extreme oil and gas conditions. Its advanced capabilities also allow for customized testing based on client-provided specifications, generating precise performance data to meet unique operational demands.

The laboratory represents Alteriver™’s commitment to precision and innovation, leveraging real-time analytics and high-fidelity simulations to ensure every tubing joint achieves unparalleled reliability and durability. This dedicated space not only upholds stringent quality standards but also empowers clients with tailored insights, reinforcing Alteriver™’s leadership in delivering high-performance solutions for the oil and gas industry.