Custom molded or machined Packer Elements with various back-up options
Packer Elements
Custom molded or machined Packer Elements with various back-up options
Packer elements are critical components used in oil and gas production to create seals between sections of tubing, preventing fluid and pressure leaks, and protecting the casing and wellbore. They are designed to operate in harsh downhole conditions and are made from elastomers compatible with the media they seal. These elements are essential for maintaining well integrity and preventing corrosion, which extends the life of the well and reduces the need for costly repairs.
Our packer elements are designed to be compatible with a variety of completion tools, offering high expansion and extrusion resistance. They are capable of performing across a broad temperature range, including high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. Additionally, we offer compounds that are certified to meet NORSOK M-710, API 11D1 V0 , and ISO 23936 standards, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness in demanding environments.
At KC Seals, we also pride ourselves on our ability to provide customized solutions, with the ability to manufacture packer elements in custom profiles, thicknesses, and lengths to perfectly meet unique operational requirements. We also have developed a range of solutions that have demonstrated their effectiveness in downhole applications, including:
Finally, we offer in-house molding of rubber tubes (billets) that can be machined into packer elements up to 5 3/4 inches in length. This is particularly advantageous for small quantity projects or R&D initiatives, as it eliminates the need for costly tooling. Additionally, because our tubes (billets) are molded rather than wrapped, you can be assured that the compound used during the R&D phase will be identical to the one used in full-scale production.
For more information or to discuss your specific needs, please contact us at KC Seals by simply booking a meeting with us online. We look forward to providing you with the highest quality sealing solutions for your applications.
| Material Code | Application | Description | Temperature Range |
| NBR-WE130-B | General Purpose Nitrile (NBR, Buna) 80 Durometer | NBR 80 (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber), also known as Buna-N, is a versatile, cost-effective material widely used for general-purpose applications. It offers robust mechanical properties and basic resistance to many lubricants. NBR 80 performs well in applications needing FDA compliance and metal detectability, with good to excellent resistance to compression set, tear, abrasion, and substances like petroleum oils, hydraulic fluids, alcohol, water, silicone greases, Di-ester lubricants, and ethylene-glycol based fluids. It has a service temperature range of -30 to 250°F and meets ASTM 2000 M2BG710 specifications. However, it is not suitable for environments with ozone, UV, weathering, certain fuels, and solvents. For specific compound formulations, consulting with engineering is recommended. | -35°C to 120°C (-30°F to 250°F) |
| NBR93100-B | General Purpose Nitrile (NBR, Buna) 90 Durometer | NBR 90 (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber with a durometer hardness of 90 Shore A) is a highly durable material suited for demanding applications requiring resistance to wear, deformation, and mechanical stress. It excels in environments with oils, fuels, and various chemicals, maintaining integrity under high pressure and mechanical loads due to its superior load-bearing capacity and dimensional stability. However, NBR 90 is not suitable for exposure to ozone, UV, weathering, certain fuels, and solvents. For optimal performance, consulting with engineering for the appropriate compound formulation is recommended. NBR 90 is ideal for applications needing high durability and mechanical strength in industrial settings. | -35°C to 120°C (-30°F to 250°F) |
| HSN83002-B | General Purpose Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HSN, HNBR) 80 Durometer | HNBR 80 is a high-performance synthetic rubber known for its excellent resistance to heat, chemicals, and mechanical stress. Created by hydrogenating NBR, it offers enhanced durability against degradation from heat, oil, and chemical exposure. HNBR 80 is ideal for demanding applications, providing superior resistance to petroleum-based oils, fuels, aliphatic hydrocarbons, silicone oils, greases, and ethylene glycol. It also withstands hot water, steam, and diluted acids and bases, operating effectively from -40°F to 325°F. The harder durometer increases durability and load-bearing capacity, making it perfect for high-pressure applications, with improved abrasion and extrusion resistance for longer service life. However, it should be avoided in environments with highly polar solvents like acetone, ozone, UV, and weathering conditions. HNBR 80 is a cost-effective alternative to more expensive fluorocarbon elastomers, commonly used in automotive, industrial, and oil and gas applications. | -40°C to 150°C (-40°F to 302°F) |
| HSN93001-B | General Purpose Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HSN, HNBR) 90 Durometer | HNBR 90 (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber with a durometer hardness of 90 Shore A) is a high-performance material known for its exceptional durability and resistance to heat, chemicals, and mechanical stress. It excels in applications involving petroleum-based oils, fuels, aliphatic hydrocarbons, silicone oils, and greases. Operating effectively from -40°F to 325°F, its increased hardness provides superior abrasion and extrusion resistance, ideal for heavy-duty uses. Not recommended for highly polar solvents and ozone, HNBR 90 is widely used in automotive, industrial, and oil and gas sectors. | -40°C to 150°C (-40°F to 302°F) |
| MCM3008-B | Swell Resistant HNBR 80 Durometer | MCM3008 is an advanced 80 durometer Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) compound specifically formulated for applications requiring exceptional chemical resistance and durability. The peroxide curing process enhances its resistance to high temperatures and aggressive chemicals, making it ideal for use in harsh drilling environments, such as oil-based muds (OBMs), inverts, and brines. This compound’s notable feature is its exceptional swell resistance, which ensures reliable performance and longevity even when exposed to various fluids commonly encountered in drilling operations. With a high tensile strength of approximately 4000 psi, MCM3008 demonstrates superior robustness and mechanical strength, essential for maintaining integrity under challenging conditions. | -35°C to 160°C (-30°F to 320°F) |
| MCM3009-B | Swell Resistant HNBR 90 Durometer | MCM3009, a 90 durometer HNBR compound, is a peroxide-cured material engineered for high chemical resistance and superior performance in demanding environments such as oil-based muds (OBMs), inverts, and brines common in drilling applications. This HNBR compound is known for its exceptional swell resistance in various fluids and boasts a high tensile strength exceeding 4000 psi, highlighting its robustness. With a service temperature range of -35°C to 160°C (-30°F to 320°F), MCM3009 is an outstanding choice for applications requiring strength, durability, and chemical resilience. | -35°C to 160°C (-30°F to 320°F) |
| 15760-B | Extrusion Resistant HNBR (HSN)
| The 15760-B is a newly developed 90+ durometer HNBR compound specifically designed for exceptional extrusion resistance. Its high durometer of 90+ Shore A contributes to its rigidity, significantly reducing deformation and preventing extrusion into gaps and clearances. Additionally, with a high modulus of elasticity, the 15760-B exhibits superior stiffness, further enhancing its resistance to mechanical deformation. While the optimized formulation includes specific fillers that increase the compound’s mechanical strength and stability. This combination ensures that 15760-B maintains its integrity under extreme conditions, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications in the oil and gas industry. | −450°F to 500°F (−270°C to 260°C) |
| 354260-B
| API 11D1 Approved HNBR (HSN) 80 Durometer
| The 354260-B compound, an HNBR material with an 80 durometer hardness, has successfully passed rigorous testing under conditions corresponding to API 11D1 V3, and V0 grades. This API standard encompasses stringent requirements for downhole equipment, specifically focusing on packer elements and other sealing components used in the oil and gas industry. Achieving V3 and V0 grade certifications under API 11D1 indicates that this HNBR material possesses exceptional mechanical properties and durability, demonstrating a remarkable capacity for maintaining seal integrity even under the high-pressure and high-temperature conditions typical of downhole environments. The ability of the 354260-B compound to operate effectively across a wide temperature range of -35°C to 160°C (-30°F to 320°F) further emphasizes its adaptability and resilience. The successful adherence to such a reputable standard is a testament to the compound’s superior quality, making it a formidable choice for critical applications in the demanding field of oil and gas extraction and production. | -35°C to 160°C (-30°F to 320°F)
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| 115881-B
| API 11D1 Approved HNBR (HSN) 90 Durometer
| The 354260-B compound, an HNBR material with an 90 durometer hardness, has successfully passed rigorous testing under conditions corresponding to API 11D1 V3, and V0 grades. This API standard encompasses stringent requirements for downhole equipment, specifically focusing on packer elements and other sealing components used in the oil and gas industry. Achieving V3 and V0 grade certifications under API 11D1 indicates that this HNBR material possesses exceptional mechanical properties and durability, demonstrating a remarkable capacity for maintaining seal integrity even under the high-pressure and high-temperature conditions typical of downhole environments. The ability of the 354260-B compound to operate effectively across a wide temperature range of -35°C to 160°C (-30°F to 320°F) further emphasizes its adaptability and resilience. The successful adherence to such a reputable standard is a testament to the compound’s superior quality, making it a formidable choice for critical applications in the demanding field of oil and gas extraction and production. | -35°C to 160°C (-30°F to 320°F)
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| 460360-B
| General Purpose FKM 80A (Fluoroelastomer, Viton®)
| FKM (Fluoroelastomer) is an exceptional sealing material valued for its high-temperature resistance and compatibility with various chemicals. It operates efficiently within a temperature range of -26°C to 204°C (-15°F to 400°F), making it suitable for high-temperature environments and/or applications demanding chemical resistance. FKM seals are resistant to an array of substances including HFD-S and R fluids, mineral, vegetable, silicone, and biodegradable oils, hydrocarbons, alcohols, diesel, gasoline, fuels, ozone, oxygen, and air up to 200°C. However, they are not resistant to steam. Commonly used for both static and dynamic sealing applications, FKM is ideal for standard and special seals, wipers, O-rings, flange seals, and rotary seals, as well as for rubber energizers or preload elements in various sealing configurations. Its resilience in facing extreme conditions is why FKM is the preferred choice in industries that prioritize longevity and reliability, such as aerospace, automotive, and chemical processing. | -26°C to 204°C (-15°F to 400°F)
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| 441360-B
| General Purpose FKM 90A (Fluoroelastomer, Viton®)
| FKM (Fluoroelastomer) is an exceptional sealing material valued for its high-temperature resistance and compatibility with various chemicals. It operates efficiently within a temperature range of -26°C to 204°C (-15°F to 400°F), making it suitable for high-temperature environments and/or applications demanding chemical resistance. FKM seals are resistant to an array of substances including HFD-S and R fluids, mineral, vegetable, silicone, and biodegradable oils, hydrocarbons, alcohols, diesel, gasoline, fuels, ozone, oxygen, and air up to 200°C. However, they are not resistant to steam. Commonly used for both static and dynamic sealing applications, FKM is ideal for standard and special seals, wipers, O-rings, flange seals, and rotary seals, as well as for rubber energizers or preload elements in various sealing configurations. Its resilience in facing extreme conditions is why FKM is the preferred choice in industries that prioritize longevity and reliability, such as aerospace, automotive, and chemical processing. | -26°C to 204°C (-15°F to 400°F)
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| FKM80BRN-B
| Brown FKM 80A (Fluoroelastomer, Viton®)
| The FKM80BRN-B, a brown Fluorocarbon elastomer widely known by the trade names VITON® and FKM, is an advanced sealing material recognized for its formidable resistance to heat, hydraulic fluids, chemicals, and various organic compounds. It exhibits exceptional performance in temperatures ranging from -25°C to 210°C (-13°F to 410°F). FKM seals are resistant to an array of substances including HFD-S and R fluids, mineral, vegetable, silicone, and biodegradable oils, hydrocarbons, alcohols, diesel, gasoline, fuels, ozone, oxygen, and air up to 200°C. However, they are not resistant to steam. Commonly used for both static and dynamic sealing applications, FKM is ideal for standard and special seals, wipers, O-rings, flange seals, and rotary seals, as well as for rubber energizers or preload elements in various sealing configurations. Its resilience in facing extreme conditions is why FKM is the preferred choice in industries that prioritize longevity and reliability, such as aerospace, automotive, and chemical processing. | -25°C to 210°C (-13°F to 410°F),
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| FKM90BRN-B
| Brown FKM 90A (Fluoroelastomer, Viton®)
| The FKM90BRN-B, a brown Fluorocarbon elastomer widely known by the trade names VITON® and FKM, is an advanced sealing material recognized for its formidable resistance to heat, hydraulic fluids, chemicals, and various organic compounds. It exhibits exceptional performance in temperatures ranging from -25°C to 210°C (-13°F to 410°F). FKM seals are resistant to an array of substances including HFD-S and R fluids, mineral, vegetable, silicone, and biodegradable oils, hydrocarbons, alcohols, diesel, gasoline, fuels, ozone, oxygen, and air up to 200°C. However, they are not resistant to steam. Commonly used for both static and dynamic sealing applications, FKM is ideal for standard and special seals, wipers, O-rings, flange seals, and rotary seals, as well as for rubber energizers or preload elements in various sealing configurations. Its resilience in facing extreme conditions is why FKM is the preferred choice in industries that prioritize longevity and reliability, such as aerospace, automotive, and chemical processing. | -25°C to 210°C (-13°F to 410°F),
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