Advanced perfluoroelastomers: The preferred sealing solution for oil and gas
The technology for sealing has considerably advanced since it was first developed in the late 1800s. It is crucial to choose the
right seal design and material to ensure efficient operations and minimize the chances of equipment failure and expensive downtime. This is especially important for operators in critical, heavily regulated industries, such as oil and gas, where seals are essential to keep machines running in challenging operating environments.
Seals are manufactured from various materials, including nitrile, silicone, chloroprene and polyethylene. If the materials in the seal are incompatible with the seal՚s application, it can rapidly deteriorate; so understanding a material՚s strengths and weaknesses is vital.