• October 17. 2023

SLS sealing packing is a high-quality stem packing primarily used in FLS and FLS-R style gate valves. This seal is spring energized and is applied to the top of the valve bonnet around the valve stem.  On the hydraulic valve, additional SLS packing is used at the bottom of the valve with the lower balance valve stem. Materials and Components The high-quality materials used by Heshka Oil in SL...

• October 21. 2024

PEEK (polyetheretherketone) and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, commonly known as Teflon) backup rings both play important roles in sealing applications, but they have some significant differences in material properties and application benefits. Here are their differences and their respective advantages: 1. Differences in material properties PEEK backup rings: Strength and rigidity: PEEK has high m...