• December 29. 2022

There are many factors that can cause RGD damage. It mainly includes the following aspects: Type of gas All types of gases can cause RGD damage, but H2S and CO2 have high permeation rates, so the effects of RGD can be particularly problematic. Due to aggressive carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide gas, rapid gas decompression (RGD) leads to degradation and collapse of polymer components, while putt...

• March 10. 2023

Hammer Unions are made by Weco, FMC, and Kemper Valve among others, and are used in the Oil & Gas Industry, in steel mills, chemical plants, strip mining, and marine dredging. Hammer Union Seals are utilized in hammer union-style pipe connections to create flow lines and prevent leakage. Hammer unions are especially designed to enjoin mud tanks immediately without managing the flanged connecti...

• August 17. 2023

Grooves and Glands The physical space occupied by the seal is usually referred to as a groove, but it can also be referred to as a gland. In most cases, it’s a rectangular groove cut into the hardware whether it be on a piston, in the housing for a rod, or in the face of two mating surfaces. Compared to O Ring and elastomer seals, PTFE and polymer seals are critically dependent on hardware conditi...

• May 23. 2024

JST’s FS Casing and Tubing Hanger Seal use high performance elastomer seal technology for arduous duties where there are large clearances between mating parts of wellhead and associated assemblies. The FS Seal design supports reduction in installation time, correct placement in the housing and simple installation. FS seals have been validated in accordance with API requirements for using on surfac...

• July 19. 2024

In the dynamic world of sealing technology, keeping up with progress is crucial for achieving optimal performance. Although elastomeric seals have been the main product in various industries, the emergence of spring energized seals heralds new opportunities. This article utilizes JST Concepts' profound professional knowledge to explore convincing reasons and benefits for considering this critical ...