By Brian Benkendorf, Director of Design & Development
Customer Profile:
Rockatek is a professional engineering consultancy, specializing in design, analysis, and custom testing services across sectors including oil and gas, aerospace, defense, and renewable energy. They are known for rigorously testing components under extreme operating conditions.
Application
The T-Seals were installed in a controlled bench test setup to verify final suitability for operation within oil & gas. The seals were required to perform in both static and dynamic (sliding) conditions across approximately 10mm - 15mm of movement. Testing was conducted using ISO 32 hydraulic oil at +10oC.
The Challenge
Rockatek required seals capable of withstanding hydraulic pressures up to 35,000 psi while fitting around their existing fixed metalwork dimensions, which ruled out off-the-shelf sealing options. A fast turnaround was also critical to align with their testing timeline.
Hi-Tech Seals Solution
We were able to rapidly design and deliver a batch of custom MH92 + MP89 T-Seals engineered to Rockatek's existing metalwork specifications and operating requirements, delivered within the lead time required to keep their testing on schedule.
MH92 is our high-quality hydrogenated nitrile (HNBR) compound used as the primary sealing material; MP89 is our KasPex™ compound, a high-performance virgin PEEK material exclusive to Hi-Tech Seals used as the back-ups.
The Results
The T-Seals were subjected to hydraulic pressures up to 35,000 psi and performed reliably in both static and sliding movements throughout the testing program.
"The latest batch of T-Seals we ordered were chosen for the lead time matching our testing timeline and previous stellar results. The seals were designed around our fixed metalwork dimensions. We were very impressed by the performance of these seals… I would highly recommend Hi-Tech Seals for their outstanding products, knowledgeable staff, and commitment to deliver quality products quickly."
— Jim Crowley, CEng, Pet. Eng, Director at Rockatek