Oil & Gas

Polymers are replacing metals in harsh Oil & Gas environments for superior corrosion resistance, weight reduction, and cost efficiency. Demand grows for high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) materials, especially in offshore drilling and chemical processing.

Characteristics of Oil & Gas Applications:

✤ Extreme Conditions: Exposure to H₂S, acids, pressures >10,000 psi, temps from -50°C to 300°C.

✤ Safety-Critical: Failure risks explosions/leaks.

✤ Long Lifespans: 20+ years with zero maintenance in remote locations.

✤ Harsh Media: Crude oil, fracking fluids, saltwater, methane.

Materials must handle the following properties:

Critical Property Requirements:

✤ Chemical Resistance: Withstand sour gas (H₂S), acids, hydrocarbons.

✤ HPHT Stability: No deformation/degradation under extreme pressure/temp.

✤ Wear/Abrasion Resistance: For sand-laden fluids.

✤ Flame Retardancy: Meet API/ISO fire safety standards.

✤ Low Permeability: Prevent gas/fluid permeation.

Recommended Materials for Oil & Gas Applications:

✤ Seals: PTFE backup rings, FKM O-rings

✤ Drilling: UHMWPE drill guide bushings, PEEK thrust washers

✤ Pipelines: HDPE liners for corrosion protection

✤ Valves: POM gear components, reinforced rubber diaphragms

✤ Electrical: Polyimide wire insulation, epoxy glass terminal boards

✤ Tooling: Nylon handling grips for corrosive environments

✤ PEEK: Valve seats, compressor parts

✤ PTFE： Seal rings, gaskets, labware liners

✤ UHMWPE : Pipeline wear strips, chain guides

✤ Nylon (PA): Gear components, cable glands

✤ POM (Acetal): Fuel system valves, metering parts

✤ Rubber (FKM/NBR): Blowout preventer seals, hoses

✤ HDPE: Chemical tanks, pipe linings

✤ Polyimide: Insulators, sensor housings

✤ Epoxy Glass Sheets: Transformer components, switchgear

Our material specialist would help identify the right solutions for your application. Please kindly let us know your detailed requirements. We will get back to you soonest possible.