Fully approved sealing materials specific to the oil & gas industry
| Material | Description | Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD) Resistance | Sour Gas Resistance | Operating Temperature |
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Standard HNBR |
-13 °F +320 °F |
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Low Temp. HNBR |
- |
-40 °F +320 °F |
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Standard FKM |
-4 °F +392 °F |
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Low Temp. FKM |
-31 °F +392 °F |
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Ultra-Low Temp. FKM |
-53 °F +401 °F |
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Aflas® |
- |
+41 °F +401 °F |
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Fully NORSOK compliant |
-4 °F +464 °F |
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Low Temp. FFKM |
-40 °F +464 °F |
| Material | Description | Sour Fluid (FF/HH) Resistance |
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Suitable for light duty support rings, back-up rings and general sealing elements |
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Offers gas-tight sealing with long service life |
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Preferred material for downhole tool service |
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Gives very good performance in valve applications |
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Superior seal material for linear, rotary and static applications |
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Ideal for slow rotation or poorly lubricated applications |
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Offers excellent performance in rotary or linear applications |
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Good for service in hydraulic systems with good dielectric properties |
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Preferred compound for dry running or poorly lubricated applications |
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For cryogenic applications due to ultra-low temperature resilience |
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Excellent rotary seal material for water based applications |
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Maintains flexibility in cryogenic and low temperature applications |
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Turcon® Q2J |
Offers outstanding stability at elevated temperatures |
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Excellent HPHT back-up ring material |
| Material | Description | Sour Fluid (FF/HH) Resistance |
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Standard virgin PEEK |
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Excellent chemical resistance and good thermal properties |
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Provides low thermal expansion and high mechanical properties |
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High strength reinforced PEEK for extrusion resistance |
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HiMod® 960 |
Standard virgin PEEK |
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For high pressure and temperature applications |
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Standard virgin PEEK |
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