Elastomeric seals are widely used for sealing applications and failure of a seal can have serious consequences in both safety and cost terms. However, exposure to a wide range of environments can alter seal properties and the result is very complex to predict.

BHRSolutions has collaborated with the industry's experts over many years to develop Elastomer Life Assessment Software to address these concerns. Consultancy using ELASTEQ provides:

• Confidence in design and selection of elastomeric components
• Optimised selection of elastomers
• Cost effective scheduled maintenance programmes
• Accurate depressurisation times of high pressure systems
• Access to an expanding database of material performance
• Bespoke FE grid generation for your application
• Access to world-leading sealing expertise

We offer consultancy on a one-off basis, or as a continuing support service. Please review our case studies or contact us for more information.

Capabilities

ELASTEQ Software is finite element based, and is capable of analysing a complete seal system or the material behaviour of other elastomer components or equipment. It will model:

• Seal and housing shape and size
• Changes in sealing contact stress with time
• Initial compression and deformation of elastomer under pressure
• Dimensional changes due to swell and temperature
• Time dependent fluid diffusion into and out of elastomer
• Material property changes with time and environment due to elastomer/fluid interaction
• Effect of compression set
• Effect of housing movement, and of friction with the housing

Applications

• Oil and Gas
• Water Pipelines - plastic pipes and seals
  
• Chemical/Petrochemical
  
• Fluid Power
• Aerospace
• Transport/Automotive
• Food & Process Machinery
• Domestic Products