In the oil and gas industry, the combination of powerful equipment, chemicals and processes creates an extremely hazardous environment. Such a harsh setting requires rigorous safety measures and a range of materials that can withstand extremely high working temperatures, brine solutions, chemicals and oil residue. Fortunately, fluoropolymers materials do just that.
High-performance fluoropolymers are vital for use in oil and gas applications as they enjoy a range of unique properties:
Resistant to very high working temperatures
Total chemical and solvent resistance
Completely unaffected by brine solutions and oil residue
Resistant to weather and corrosion
Non-toxic and high purity
Transparent
From fluid delivery, encapsulation, temperature and level detection as well as battery packs designed for harsh environments, the following fluoroplastic products are widely used in oil and gas applications.
PTFE tubing exhibits the best price : performance ratio of all fluoropolymers, withstanding very high working temperatures and enjoying non-stick and low friction properties, and chemical, solvent and electrical resistance. Find out more about PTFE Tubing.
Additional fillers can be added to fluoroplastic tubing to offer better insulation and wear resistance for more abrasive applications. By adding a filler to the fluoropolymer, you can change the wear resistance and conductivity, without greatly affecting the lubricious surface. Find out more about Filled Tubing.
Made from special fluoroplastics developed over 25 years ago, Geo-Shrink® heat shrink sleeving has since gained acceptance with core analysis contractors, oil company exploration and production research laboratories. To survive the harsh environment of the off-shore industry, Geo-shrink® is designed to withstand extremely high working temperatures, brine solutions, chemicals and oil residue. Find out more about Geo-Shrink® Heat Shrink Sleeving.
Encapsulating components with fluoropolymers provides a high temperature, chemically inert and non-stick coating. FEP, PFA and PTFE are some of the most inert materials known to man, and they also have a very high temperature resistance. For applications in which temperature and level detection is required, fluoroplastics are ideal materials for the protection of sensors in the oil and gas industry. Find out more about Fluoroplastic Coated Probe Covers.
As well as these key products, FEP is another material which is particularly suited for use in the oil and gas industry because it is inert to oil, brine solutions and high temperatures. Find out more about FEP Tubing and FEP Heat Shrink Sleeving.