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Hybrid seals offer economic fluid resistance
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Hybrid seals offer economic fluid resistance Seals that have a perfluoroelastomer coating over a core of fluorocarbon have been introduced by Cimaka International GmbH of Switzerland. The seals are intended for static and ‘slightly dynamic’ applications. The combination of an FKM core inside an FFKM outer shell is intended to provide a flexible and durable seal. The FFKM shell is approximately 0.5 mm thick, and offers the advantage of protecting the FKM core from the sealed fluid, as well as
Weighty advantages for FPSO conversion
potentially also limiting the core temperature. The seal also offers reduced cost compared with a complete FFKM seal. O-rings, rectangular sections and camlock seals are available, with the option of food and pharmaceutical grade materials. Contact: Cimaka International GmbH, Seeblickstrasse 1, CH-8610 Uster, Switzerland. Tel: +41 44 942 4753, Fax: +41 44 942 4754, Email: [email protected], Web: www.cimaka.ch
A comparison showing the weight and space saving that is possible by using compact flanges instead of conventional ASME flanges.
These hybrid elastomer seals from Cimaka have a perfluoroelastomer coating over a fluorocarbon core to provide an economic and flexible seal.
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Significant space savings and typically 70–80% weight reductions were key factors in the selection of compact flanges for an FPSO conversion for Prosafe at the Keppel Shipyard, Singapore. The flanges will be used to connect high pressure piping and equipment on the vessel. It will be deployed for the Tui oil field project, offshore New Zealand, off the Taranaki Peninsula. The SPO Compact Flanges from Vector International were selected for the FPSO conversion project because of the extreme space restrictions
on the former tanker, which could not accommodate traditional ANSI flange connections. Over 50 Class 1500 Flanges in a range of sizes, predominantly 8 and 10 inches, are being used in the conversion project. An 8 inch Class 1500 Compact Flange weighs only just over 36 kg, compared with 125 kg for the equivalent rated ANSI flange. Contact: Vector International, CO Lunds GT 24, PO Box 2176, NO-3003 Drammen, Norway. Tel: +47 3220 9300, Fax: +47 3281 0464, Web: www.vectorint.com
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Sealing Technology April 2007
Hybrid seals offer economic fluid resistance Seals that have a perfluoroelastomer coating over a core of fluorocarbon have been introduced by Cimaka International GmbH of Switzerland. The seals are intended for static and ‘slightly dynamic’ applications. The combination of an FKM core inside an FFKM outer shell is intended to provide a flexible and durable seal. The FFKM shell is approximately 0.5 mm thick, and offers the advantage of protecting the FKM core from the sealed fluid, as well as
Weighty advantages for FPSO conversion
potentially also limiting the core temperature. The seal also offers reduced cost compared with a complete FFKM seal. O-rings, rectangular sections and camlock seals are available, with the option of food and pharmaceutical grade materials. Contact: Cimaka International GmbH, Seeblickstrasse 1, CH-8610 Uster, Switzerland. Tel: +41 44 942 4753, Fax: +41 44 942 4754, Email: [email protected], Web: www.cimaka.ch
A comparison showing the weight and space saving that is possible by using compact flanges instead of conventional ASME flanges.
These hybrid elastomer seals from Cimaka have a perfluoroelastomer coating over a fluorocarbon core to provide an economic and flexible seal.
Editorial office: Elsevier Ltd, PO Box 150, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AS, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1865 843239, Fax: +44 (0)1865 843971 Editor: Bob Flitney, Tel: +44 (0)1799 501659, Email: [email protected] In-House Editor: Steve Barrett, Email: [email protected] Production Controller: Justin Hoffmann Editorial advisory board: Yves Birembaut (F) • Birger Dühring (DK) • Cyril X Latty (F) • Amrat Parmar (UK) • Richard F Salant (USA) • Wolfgang Schöpplein (D) • Scott Svendsen (USA) • Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier Rights & Permissions Department, PO Box 800, Oxford OX5 1DX, UK; Tel: +44 (0)1865 843830, Fax: +44 (0)1865 853333, Email: [email protected]. You may also contact Rights & Permissions directly through Elsevier’s home page (http://www.elsevier.com), selecting first ‘Customer Support’, then ‘General Information’, then ‘Permissions Query Form’. In the USA, users may clear permissions and make payments through the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, USA; Tel: +1 978 7508400, Fax: +1 978 7504744, and in the UK through the Copyright Licensing Agency Rapid Clearance Service (CLARCS), 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1P 0LP, UK; Tel: +44 (0)207 436 5931; Fax: +44 (0)207 631 5500. Other countries may have a local reprographic rights agency for payments.
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Significant space savings and typically 70–80% weight reductions were key factors in the selection of compact flanges for an FPSO conversion for Prosafe at the Keppel Shipyard, Singapore. The flanges will be used to connect high pressure piping and equipment on the vessel. It will be deployed for the Tui oil field project, offshore New Zealand, off the Taranaki Peninsula. The SPO Compact Flanges from Vector International were selected for the FPSO conversion project because of the extreme space restrictions
on the former tanker, which could not accommodate traditional ANSI flange connections. Over 50 Class 1500 Flanges in a range of sizes, predominantly 8 and 10 inches, are being used in the conversion project. An 8 inch Class 1500 Compact Flange weighs only just over 36 kg, compared with 125 kg for the equivalent rated ANSI flange. Contact: Vector International, CO Lunds GT 24, PO Box 2176, NO-3003 Drammen, Norway. Tel: +47 3220 9300, Fax: +47 3281 0464, Web: www.vectorint.com
Derivative Works Subscribers may reproduce tables of contents or prepare lists of articles including abstracts for internal circulation within their institutions. Permission of the publisher is required for resale or distribution outside the institution. Permission of the publisher is required for all other derivative works, including compilations and translations. Electronic Storage or Usage Permission of the publisher is required to store or use electronically any material contained in this journal, including any article or part of an article. Contact the publisher at the address indicated. Except as outlined above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher. Address permissions requests to: Elsevier Rights & Permissions Department, at the mail, fax and email addresses noted above. Notice No responsibility is assumed by the publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions or ideas contained in the material herein. Because of rapid advances in the medical sciences, in particular, independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages should be made. Although all advertising material is expected to conform to ethical (medical) standards, inclusion in this publication does not constitute a guarantee or endorsement of the quality or value of such product or of the claims made of it by its manufacturer. 02129 Printed by Mayfield Press (Oxford) Ltd
Sealing Technology April 2007