Sealing, Containment and Emissions

We have an in depth understanding of the complex interactions of the operating environment, mechanical design and materials science necessary to provide effective sealing and containment solutions.  Whether driven by the needs of safety, environmental protection, product loss, cost reduction or legislation, expensive and catastrophic failures can be minimised by using our combination of knowledge, unique facilities and design software to provide appropriate, cost-effective engineered solutions.

Research and Testing

• Elastomer and polymer seal life prediction
• Reciporcating and rotating seal testing
• Gasket, gland packing and stem testing
• Permeation and diffusion measurement through elastomers, polymers, PVC
• Rapid gas decompression (explosive decompression) of elastomers
• Valve emissions
• Material and stress analysis using FEA
• Testing to international standards on dedicated or bespoke Test facilities

Design, Modelling and Product Development

• Elastomer and rubber material life-cycle prediction
• Gas void growth during rapid gas depressurisation of elastomers, rubbers and polymers
• Liquid and gas permeation and ageing of elastomers, rubbers and polymers
• Modelling and prediction mechanical seal behaviour at high temperature and pressure
• Fluid flow modelling and contamination modelling in seals and control fluids
• Leakage and wear models in sliding and rotating seals
• Emissions through valves and joints
• Heat treatment in complex materials