PPE launches Perlast ICE G90LT a new, low temperature, ED resistant, perfluoroelastomer

Phil Black - PII Editor 20/08/2012

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Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance moulded elastomer seals have launched the latest addition to their extreme low temperature Perlast ICE range.

Following the success of Perlast ICE G75LT (a 75 durometer material launched earlier this year) PPE have developed Perlast ICE G90LT; a ground breaking 90 durometer, low temperature, perfluoroelastomer compound with exceptional explosive decompression (ED) resistance for high pressure environments.

Both Perlast ICE materials offer the chemical resistance superiority associated with perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) combined with extremely low temperature capabilities down to -46°C (-51°F) making them suitable for use in API 6A and 6D wellhead equipment and pipeline valves.

Managing Director of PPE, Paul Gillyon, said “We are very happy with the Perlast ICE range and the latest Perlast ICE G90LT material represents a quantum jump in perfluoroelastomer seal provision to the oil and gas industry. This innovative material is set to meet the challenges customers face working in demanding sub-zero environments such as Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and Russia.

The exceptional low temperature properties of Perlast ICE have been achieved by optimizing the fundamental structure of the polymer. This is a much more robust approach than simply modifying material properties using additives.”

During recent trials, Perlast ICE G90LT testing was carried out at a pressure of 1200 psi which demonstrated that the material could provide sealing down to -50°C (-58°F).

Perlast ICE G90LT is set to become the essential perfluoroelastomer sealing solution for the oil and gas industry. The Perlast ICE range has been developed to meet customers’ needs; consistently delivering effective sealing in the most demanding applications.

In addition to developing ground-breaking elastomer material such as Perlast ICE, PPE also provides customers with unequalled levels of quality, customer service and technical support. Cellular manufacturing processes enable rapid delivery times, as fast as 48 hours for on-demand manufacture, and provide extreme flexibility to respond to customers’ needs.

To find out more about the latest new materials from PPE including Perlast ICE G90LT, please visit www.prepol.com/ice, telephone +44 (0) 1254 295400 or email prepol.sales@idexcorp.com