New Rubber Seals for Demanding Valve Applications at Valve World 2010

PPE announcemene two new perfluoroelastomer sealing materials at Valve World 2010.

2011-01-27

LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND, January 27, 2011 (Press-News.org) Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), a unit of IDEX Corp. is driving up valve performance in demanding oil and gas, and chemical applications with the announcement of two new perfluoroelastomer sealing materials at Valve World 2010.

Perlast G75TX is the ultimate 'next generation' perfluoroelastomer, offering excellent chemical resistance and ultra-high temperature stability, simultaneously extending the elastomer's operating limits in all aspects. Resistance to temperatures up to +327OC (+621OF), G75TX has a compression set of just 8%, significantly increasing the efficiency and lifespan of valve seals.

Perlast G92E is the latest addition to PPE's EnDura range of elastomers designed specifically for the oil and gas offshore industry. The elastomer is inert to a wide range of liquids and gases such as hydrogen sulphide and methane. Suitable for environments up to +260OC (+500OF), G92E has tested successfully in a range of high temperature, aggressive gas conditions and rapid gas decompression / explosive decompression tests.

Both perfluoroelastomers can be fully moulded into O-rings in any size up to 2m/6.5ft internal diameter, and custom shapes.

Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) Ltd is a unit of IDEX Corp, and operates as a business within IDEX's Health and Science Technologies segment. PPE is a world leading designer and manufacturer of high performance sealing solutions. The company's elastomers product range is used in many demanding manufacturing environments around the world. Applications as varied as semi-conductor manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, marine engineering and power generation benefit from PPE's innovative, robust and reliable sealing solutions.

Founded in 1974, PPE has over 35 years specialized sealing expertise, offering an unrivalled range of products from over 170 elastomer materials.

For more information on PPE rubber seals and o rings call +44 (0)1254 295400, and visit the PPE web site http://www.prepol.com

ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac Updated with Apple ProRes and AIC Support

2011-01-27

ProRes is an intermediate codec which is produced for video editing. The benefit of Prores is that it can retain higher quality and requires much less hard disk systems. For FCP users, this codec becomes their first choice for importing and editing. For HD camcorder owners, video recording editing is their common occurrences. But how to keep its original HD video and do a faster video editing puzzle most of users. One shortcut to edit video in Final Cut Pro and retain HD quality is trans-coding AVCHD footages from camcorder to high quality video codec-Apple ProRes and ...

Hotels-Paris.co.uk - Lace Up for the Paris Half Marathon

2011-01-27

The Paris Half Marathon is coming up in March and is sure to attract plenty of running enthusiasts to the French capital. While a full marathon may be a little too much for some people, a half marathon is seen as a more manageable - and often enjoyable - experience for individuals who want to prove or improve their fitness. With the Paris Half Marathon due to take place on March 6th 2011, there is still time to book a stay in the hotels Paris has available and do sufficient training to manage the challenge. According to the race's official website, the first wave ...

LateRooms.com - Take in Still Life with Flowers in Bilbao

2011-01-27

Still Life with Flowers has gone on display at the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao and gives travellers the opportunity to appreciate one of Spain's most celebrated painters. Hotel Bilbao guests can see the picture by Juan de Arellano at the acclaimed arts space until April 3rd 2011, as it has been borrowed from the Santander Collection in Madrid. De Arellano was widely regarded as one of the finest still life painters of the 17th century, with the artist spending almost all of his time creating such images above all other styles from 1645 onwards, according to the ...

New Survey Suggests That Hell is Other Drivers in the UK

2011-01-27

- Half of drivers are scared to drive because of the other UK drivers - Almost one in three had been in an incident of road rage - 75% of UK drivers get angered and stressed at the way others drive - 75% think harsher convictions should be passed for driving dangerously Half of all drivers are scared to drive on the UK's roads, despite numerous attempts by the government's campaigns for road safety. Two thousand drivers were questioned and the survey found that 33% had been a road rage victim. Car hire comparator Carrentals.co.uk performed the survey, which asked ...

LateRooms.com - Head to Seville for A Doll's House

2011-01-27

A Doll's House is being performed in Seville in February and could provide a thought-provoking and fascinating theatrical experience for tourists. It is often cited as the first ever feminist play due to its criticisms of 19th-century marriage norms and received the honour of being inducted into the Memory of the World Register in 2001. Written in 1879 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, the story explores the relationship between married couple Nora and Torvald. What makes the piece unusual is that the final act, rather than seeing the plot unravel, is a discussion ...

AsiaRooms.com - Set Sail for Dubai International Boat Show

2011-01-27

Sailing enthusiasts will be heading to the UAE in the coming weeks to attend the annual Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS). Taking place at the Dubai International Marine Club between March 1st and 5th 2011, the occasion attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year and is described by its organisers as being among the top five events of its kind in the world. With this level of demand for tickets, combined with its reputation as a world leader in displaying luxury yachts to high-end buyers, anyone planning to attend would be well advised to book their Dubai ...

AsiaRooms.com - Celebrate Melasti and Nyepi in Seminyak

2011-01-27

Western travellers who are keen to see how different cultures ring in the new year should head to Bali in the coming weeks. The Indonesian island will celebrate Nyepi, also known as the start of the Saka New Year, with a series of events leading up to the big occasion on March 5th 2011. However, whereas Brits are used to marking the event with a night of revelry, followed by songs and dancing when midnight arrives, the Balinese people act rather differently. Ahead of Nyepi, Melasti will take place on March 2nd and involves a procession of worshippers heading to ...

AsiaRooms.com - Langkawi Squid Challenge to Take Place in February

2011-01-27

Travellers planning to head to the Malaysian resort of Langkawi towards the end of next month may find their visit coincides with the island's 2011 Squid Challenge. According to the tourism division of the Langkawi Development Authority (LDA), the event will take place on February 25th and 26th, with the participants set to battle it out to catch the most squid in order to net one of the top prizes. The rewards are greater than ever this year, the body claimed, which is sure to spur the entrants on to net even more of the marine creatures. While the occasion is ...

Demand Rises for Seattle Breast Augmentations

2011-01-27

Dr. Wandra K. Miles (milesplasticsurgery.com), a board-certified plastic surgeon, has noted increased demand for Seattle breast augmentations at her practice during 2010. Also, Dr. Miles has seen more interest in other breast enhancement procedures including breast lift and breast reduction in recent years. "For women, breast enhancement in Seattle can help improve confidence and self-esteem by aligning symmetry, size, shape, and overall body contours," explains Dr. Miles. "I appreciate that I was able to help so many women with their cosmetic surgery goals in 2010 ...

Pardee's Move-In Ready Homes Take the Hassle Out of Buying Resale

2011-01-27

Pardee Homes is making it easy for home shoppers to buy a new home without the hassles of buying resale with new, upgraded homes that are move-in ready. The 'rush is on' promotion spotlights homes available at Pardee's three master-planned communities in the Inland Empire. "We want everyone to know that buying a new home has so many advantages over buying resale, that it really makes good dollars and sense," said Matt Sauls, regional marketing director for Pardee Homes. "Available homes at Silverthorne and our two LivingSmart Homes neighborhoods are upgraded with the ...

LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:

Not just sweet: the sugar branches that shape the brain

Spectral slimming for single-nanoparticle plasmons

Exploring the scientific connotation of the medicinal properties of toad venom (Chansu) — 'dispersing fire stagnation and opening orifices to awaken the spirit' — from the microscopic world of 5-HTR d