Kalrez® 0090 and Vespel® for Oil and Gas

Kalrez® 0090Technical Data SheetOil and gas drilling

Kalrez® 0090 perfluoroelastomer O-rings from DuPont™ are specifically designed for the oil and gas industry to provide outstanding resistance to rapid gas decompression (RGD).

Kalrez® 0090 was tested by independent UK-based Materials Engineering Research Laboratory, and passed the NORSOK M-710 Rev 2 standard for rapid gas decompression with the highest possible rating of 0000.

O-rings with lower ratings are likely to suffer greater cracking when exposed to pressure cycling. Once a crack is initiated, gas will accumulate at the next pressure cycle, eventually leading to a complete crack across the section, which could lead to seal failure.

MERL also certified the excellent resistance of Kalrez® parts to sour fluid ageing, including multi-phase fluids containing hydrogen sulfide.

Kalrez® 0090

  • ideal for harsh oil and gas drilling environments such as deep water and shale
  • withstand attack by more than 1,800 chemicals and solvents
  • retain high levels of elasticity and recovery up to 250°C
  • excellent extrusion resistance
  • best possible rating for RGD resistance.

Vespel high performance Backup Rings

Application Summary

Vespel® CR-6100 parts from DuPont™ perform as back-up rings in a wide range of high-pressure pumps used in hydrocarbon processing and refining. Vespel® CR-6100 parts outperform those made from alternative materials such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in several ways. These include higher temperature resistance, more mechanical strength and nearly universal chemical resistance. They are recognized under the latest edition of the ISO 13709 International Standard and the American Petroleum Institute’s API 610 Standard.

Vespel® CR-6100 is fast and easy to machine.