Teflon® PTFE Spring Energized Seals

SPRING ENERGIZED SEAL FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Wide range of temperature and pressure with almost unlimited chemical compatibility

Standard seals can be used at pressures up to 3,000 psi.  Custom seals up to 60,000 psi

Standard seals can operate in the range of –280 to 500oF

Custom designs can operate in the range of –400 to 600oF

Low friction and long service life

Wide range of PTFE compounds available

Can be used for rotary, reciprocating and oscillatory motions.

HOW THE SPRING ENERGIZED PTFE SEALS WORK

The MSE seal is a sealing device consisting of a PTFE or other polymer, energized by a corrosion resistant metal spring.  When the seal is seated in the gland, the spring is under compression applying force on the gland sealing surfaces thereby creating a tight barrier to prevent gas or fluids from leaking.  The spring also provides resiliency to compensate for seal wear, gland misalignment or eccentricity.  While spring force provides adequate force for sealing at low pressure, at high pressure the system pressure augments the spring force to provide an even tighter seal.  The MSE seals are precision machined from PTFE, filled PTFE and other high performance polymers.

 

JACKET MATERIALS AVAILABLE:

Virgin PTFE:  Recommended for most static applications for pressures < 3,000 psi

Graphite Filled PTFE:  Recommended for dynamic applications for pressures < 3,000 psi

Carbon Filled PTFE:  Recommended for dynamic applications for pressures < 5,000 psi

Polymer Filled PTFE:  Recommended for dynamic applications and long life for pressures < 3,000 psi

Rubber Elastomer :  Nitrile, FKM, FFKM are also available for use as jacket materials.


SPRING MATERIALS AVAILABLE

301 SS:  Recommended for general applications.  For temperatures up to 400oF

Elgiloy:  Recommended for greater chemical and temperature resistance.  For temperatures up to 600oF

17-7 PH SS:  Standard for Coil springs for general applications. For temperatures up to 500oF

Rubber Elastomer :  Rubber O-Rings can be used as the energizer also refered to as PolyPacks or Loaded U-Cups


Teflon® PTFE Spring Energized Seals Common Aplications

Oil Field Equipment Actuators
Pumps
Cryo Coolers
Aircraft Engines
Brake Systems
Chemical Pumps
Compressors
Mechanical Seals
Drones
Fuel Controls Pumps

Valves
Gearboxes
Liquid Chromatography
Hot Air Couplings
Hydraulic Systems
Joints and Swivels
Underground Safety Valves
Vacuum Chambers
Oxygen Systems
Plastic Extruders
Fire Suppression Systems

Petrochemical Equipment
Food Processing Equipment
QD Couplings
Liquid Filling Machines
Cryogenic Systems
Radars
Robot Joints
Torpedoes
Turbo Expanders
Etching Chambers