
Durability and Reliability in critical applications
Spring Energized Seals



Durability and Reliability in critical applications
Spring Energized Seals are essentially spring-loaded u-cups, which are sealing elements that combine high-performance polymer “seal jackets” with recent advances in spring technology as “jacket energizers”. This unique combination of matching suitable materials for the seal and the spring allows our customers to seal under some of the most extreme service conditions, such as high-temperature environments, the presence of harsh chemicals, or the need for a very low friction solution. Spring Energized Seals can be developed to fit all standard hardware glands, though they can also be designed to match any non-standard housings. Furthermore, sealing profile geometries can also be modified to alter sealing performance.
Temperature:
-200°C to +260°C
-328°F to +500°F
Speed:
25 ft/s
Pressure:
5,000 psi
Three different spring types may be chosen in the design of an EngiSeal®. Each type displays different capacities in load curve, unit loading and deflection range. These are canted coiled springs, helical springs and V-springs.
Canted coiled springs: Code SPR-C
Produces a very flat load curve when compressed. Providing constant, predictable loads throughout a very wide deflection range, canted coiled springs are used to energize U-cup seals and other components.
Helical springs: Code SPR-H
Produces a very high unit load over a narrow deflection range. Constructed from flat ribbon stainless steel and other alloys wound into a helical form with a round cross-section, helical springs are used in U-Cup seals and other components.
V-Springs: Code SPR-V
V-Shape geometry produces a moderate load over a wide deflection range. The stainless steel (or other alloys) cantilever design of a V-spring is applied as a radial or compression energizer inside a U-cup seal and other components.
All parts are measured on our Zeiss O-Machine and or Keyence CMM, which utilize optical and contact measurement technology in a comprehensive analysis. The O-Machine includes multi-sensor coordinate measuring, white light sensors for non-contact assessments and extremely accurate 3D scanners.
We follow AQL 2.5 levels 1 and 2 sample size quantities, and all molded parts are manufactured to RMA A2 tolerances.
Our rubber and plastic materials supply is diversified amongst the top compounders in North America. Each polymer has been qualified to meet typical exploration and production well conditions, including mechanical, tribological, thermal, and specific immersive properties.
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