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High Pressure Seals for O&G Upstream Equipment and Valves
Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer parts and shapes in high pressure seal and valve applications help to reduce fugitive emissions, improve control in processing and provide excellent durability and resistance against chemicals and extreme temperatures.
Our solutions help our customers in a range of oil and gas industry applications to cut costs, improve efficiency and meet the highest health and environmental standards.
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Data Sheets Kalrez Oil & Gas Product Selector Guide |
They are used in a wide range of applications for Exploration and Production operations (E&P) which include areas such as “downhole”, sub-surface and surface applications, and also in downstream applications through the various valves involved in handling sour services.
Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) parts are resistant to more than 1800 chemicals and solvents, and even resist sour multi-phase fluids. They retain high levels of elasticity and recovery, even after long-term exposure to harsh environments at elevated temperatures. Refer to our Kalrez Oil & Gas product Selector Guide to identify the Kalrez® compound for your application.
As a result, Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer parts shapes have been shown to help reduce maintenance, and avoid interruptions in operations in a sector in which efficiency of production is paramount. Kalrez® parts have been proven in the field across the oil and gas industry and are found in such applications as:
- Tubing to packer seals
- Subsurface safety valves
- Electrical insulation boots
- Casting tie-back seals
- Survey tool seals
- Slip-joint seals
- Mechanical seals
- Ball valve seals
- High pressure, high temperature seals (HPHT)
- Backup rings
- High temperature valve seats
- Cryogenic valve seats
- Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps
- Reciprocating compressors.
Features
Standard Kalrez® O-Ring Compounds
Kalrez® Compounds – 4079
4079 perfluoroelastomer parts are a black, low compression set product for use in many dry and wet semiconductor process environments. It has excellent chemical resistance, good mechanical properties and outstanding thermal stability.
Kalrez® Compounds – 6375
6375 is designed to give outstanding performance in the widest possible range of chemicals and temperatures. This product is an excellent choice for use in acids, bases, amines, steam, ethylene oxide, and many other aggressive chemicals.
Kalrez® Compounds – 7075
7075 is designed for general-purpose use as O-rings or custom sealing components in the chemical and hydrocarbon processing industries. It is a carbon black-filled compound with mechanical properties designed for improved sealing performance in temperature cycling applications. 7075 has improved thermal resistance that extends maximum service temperature to 327 °C (620 F).
Kalrez® Compounds – 0090
0090 perfluoroelastomer parts deliver durable, reliable sealing solutions for applications requiring excellent rapid gas decompression (RGD) properties as well as high hardness and high modulus properties. Some application areas include downhole equipment such as drilling and completion tools as well as industrial equipment including pumps and valves.
Specialty Kalrez® O-Ring Compounds
Kalrez® Spectrum™ – 7375
Kalrez® Compounds -6380
6380 is a non-black product specifically developed for chemical processes involving hot, aggressive amines. It has also been successfully used in applications involving highly oxidizing chemicals. In addition, it has excellent overall chemical resistance. This cream colored product is easily identifiable when selecting an O-ring material for harsh chemical plant services.
Kalrez® Compounds -7090
7090 is a product for uses requiring higher hardness/higher modulus than more typical applications. Kalrez® 7090 perfluoroelastomer parts are well suited for both static and dynamic applications as well as specific sealing applications requiring extrusion resistance at high temperatures.
Kalrez® Compounds -0040
0040 -is a black product specifically designed for low temperature environments where significant chemical resistance is required. Kalrez® 0040 parts maintain elasticity and seal force at temperatures unattainable by other perfluoroelastomers.
Kalrez® Compound – W240
Kalrez® is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates
