Sealing Strategies: in Oil & Gas

In the Oil & Gas industry, equipment reliability is critical. Due to extreme temperatures and corrosive environments, seal failures can lead to equipment breakdowns and downtime.

Serving clients in the UK and Norway, we have strong cases in the Oil & Gas industry. Sealing materials like FKM, H-NBR, PTFE, and our PUR Max series polyurethanes are crucial for high-performance seals.

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Why is Polyurethane superior to its analogues in Oil & Gas?

• High temperature resistance up to 150°C
• Self-lubrication properties for reduced wear
• True polycarbonate: resistant to H?S (hydrogen sulfide), a common and highly corrosive element in oil and gas operations that can lead to seal failure and equipment breakdown.

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Sealing in Oil and Gas: Explore more academic research??

Sealing in Oil and Gas: Explore more academic research??

Read these and equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions that drive success in your industry.

Review of elastomer seal assemblies in oil & gas wells: Performance evaluation, failure mechanisms, and gaps in industry standards

By Harshkumar Patel, Saeed Salehi, Ramadan Ahmed, Catalin Teodoriu

Read this extensive article about different types of elastomer seals used in the Oil and Gas industry, including packers, liner hangers, and wellhead seals under various operating conditions, such as high pressure, high temperature, and exposure to corrosive fluids. The review identifies common failure mechanisms of elastomer seals, which likely include extrusion, chemical degradation, and thermal aging.

We especially liked the detailed evaluation of standards, namely API, ISO, NORSOK, ASTM, and NACE, regarding sealing materials tests.

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