Application areas

Application areas

Petrochemical

Petrochemical

Perflurane rubber (FFKM) plays an important role in the oil and gas industry as a manufacturing material for polymer seals. About a third of the growth in global oil consumption comes from China's drive to improve air quality by switching from coal to natural gas for power generation and residential gas.

FFKM materials combine the chemical inertness and heat resistance of PTFE with the elasticity of fluororubber (FKM) to create "O" ring seals that extend service life. In contrast to other elastomer materials, FFKM "O" rings do not expand or degrade in aggressive additives and in oil and gas applications common under extreme conditions. It also maintains a seal under tight pressure and prevents leaks. As a specialist manufacturer, Honchip Flurane uses advanced technology and innovative FFKM polymers to develop industrial-grade "O" ring seals to meet the specific needs of oil and gas producers.

All of our FFKM "O" ring materials for the oil and gas industry are tested and certified to strict specifications to meet polymer material requirements for demanding applications. They are carefully designed to withstand rapid gas decompression (RGD) and acid gases to meet the special environmental requirements common in oil and gas applications.