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CHEMUK 2023 PREVIEW
compromised by their choice of sealing material.
5. Availability
Sourcing FFKM ingredients has been particularly hard in recent months, leading to an industry-wide shortage of FFKM. This has resulted in significant increases in lead times for major manufacturers and prominent FFKM grades, threatening the reliability and productivity of CPI process lines. Due to close supplier relationships and consolidated market presence, Perlast®
FFKM
has not been as heavily impacted by these supply chain difficulties as other manufacturers. Perlast®
FFKM sealing
components can be manufactured to order in as little as a month – dependant on size and quantity – which is up to six times quicker than some competitor grades. The advantages of using Perlast®
FFKM in
PERLAST FFKM: RELIABLE SEALING IN CPI APPLICATIONS Perlast®
FFKM is a game-changing sealing material for critical applications in the chemical processing industry (CPI)
S
ealing components manufactured from Perlast®
FFKM have been
engineered to deliver exceptional sealing performance under the extreme conditions typical in CPI applications, and in doing so, are helping to reduce unscheduled downtime in CPI process equipment. What is it about Perlast®
FFKM seals and hygienic
gaskets which make them the products to trust for CPI industry leaders around the world? Let’s take a look at some of the considerations.
Why choose Perlast® Perlast®
FFKM?
FFKM was developed for use in the most demanding process applications, to increase equipment reliability and reduce the financial and reputational cost of unscheduled downtime. Perlast® this in five key ways:
1. Universal chemical resistance For a critical CPI sealing material, you might expect Perlast®
inert. In test and in situ, Perlast® CPI environments, Perlast® FFKM demonstrates
incident-free sealing performance. The low compression set of Perlast®
even under prolonged use, Perlast®
FFKM means that seals can
FFKM does
FFKM to be chemically FFKM
materials are proven to retain full sealing effect in exposure in the most aggressive of chemical environments – across process media as well as high-temperature chemical (CIP) and steam (SIP) sterilisation routines. 2. High temperature resistance Alongside chemical resistance, the chemical structure of Perlast®
FFKM also
results in extraordinary stability in high temperatures. Perlast®
FFKM withstands
operating temperatures of up to 327°C, with some grades of Perlast® down to -46°C.
FFKM also sealing 3. Mechanical strength Across static and dynamic applications in 20 APRIL 2023 | PROCESS & CONTROL
FFKM is certified to important industry standards, including food and pharmaceuticals (USP, FDA, and 3-A Sanitary Standards), and energy (NORSOK M710, NACE, ISO23936, and ISO10423). This compliance is key to affording operators the peace of mind that their process lines are not going to be
be specified within fast-paced process lines which cannot be let down by material weakness and unreliability. 4. Full regulatory compliance Perlast®
CPI applications are not restricted to its material qualities. PPE’s wider service offering is industry leading. PPE sealing specialists offer bespoke technical support for the requalification of alternative FFKM materials, with engineering assistance on everything from design optimisation to in-house testing, product training support, and ongoing sealing system maintenance. The Perlast® difference is about establishing a long-term technical partnership focused on equipment reliability and performance.
Switching to Perlast® FFKM
PPE sealing specialists understand the practical difficulties involved in specifying and implementing a new sealing material. The identification of which Perlast®
grade
represents the best option for improving performance and reliability is only possible through a deep understanding of the application, and the demands to be placed on the sealing system. The first step is a discussion with a PPE sealing engineer. Arrange an initial consultation with a
specialist at
www.perlast.com, or take a look at our suite of datasheets and explainer videos to explore the benefits of using Perlast®
Perlast® FFKM seals and hygienic gaskets in CPI applications.
Precision Polymer Engineering are pleased to be exhibiting at CHEMUK 2023 at the Birmingham NEC (10-11 May) – so if you’re attending, we’d love to welcome you to Stand M34, where our specialist sealing engineers have answers to all your CPI sealing questions.
Precision Polymer Engineering
www.perlast.com
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