PPE Takes Perfluoroelastomer Seals To A New High

Lancashire (I-Newswire) July 31, 2011 - Perlast G75TX is the ultimate ‘next generation’ perfluoroelastomer, offering excellent chemical resistance and ultra-high temperature stability, while simultaneously extending the elastomer's operating limits in all aspects. Resistant to temperatures up to +621°F (+327°C), G75TX has a compression set of just 8%, significantly increasing the efficiency and lifespan of the seal in pumps and valves. Rapid gas decompression (RGD) resistant grades of the perfluoroelastomer are currently in development.

Perlast G75TX is the latest addition to PPE's high performance, oilfield sealing materials which also includes the EnDura range of elastomers developed specifically for oil and gas applications.

“Many companies have tried to improve the high temperature performance of perfluoroelastomers but this has been achieved at the cost of severely undermining the elastomer's mechanical properties, especially compression set. Perlast G75TX is the first perfluoroelastomer to achieve ultra-high temperature resistance while still preserving its mechanical performance,” says David Holt, business development director, PPE.

Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), a Unit of IDEX Corporation, operates at the forefront of elastomer component design. Established for over 30 years, we manufacture and supply high performance moulded rubber seals (elastomer seals) and rubber gaskets to various industries around the world.

Perlast G75TX is suitable for both dynamic and static applications and can be fully moulded into O-rings in any size up to 2m/6.5ft internal diameter, and custom shapes.

EnDura – high performance elastomers for oil and gas
The EnDura range of elite elastomer materials has been specifically developed for use in downhole, surface and subsea oilfield equipment with excellent Explosive Decompression (ED) resistance. EnDura is a family of different elastomer types that offer superior chemical resistance compared to conventional explosive decompression grades, greater high and low temperature capabilities and are tested to the major international explosive decompression standards such as NOROSK M-710. The EnDura range includes HNBR, TFE/P, FKM and FFKM elastomers.

For more information on Precision Polymer Engineering including rubber seals and o rings visit http://www.prepol.com.

About PPE O Rings:
PPE manufacture and supply high performance moulded o rings and rubber seals to the oil and gas industry.

Company Contact Information
PPE O Rings
Greenbank Road
Blackburn, Lancashire
BB1 3EA
Phone : 01254 295400