Why should you use Food-Grade Silicone?
Silicone compliant with Food Regulations, what are the features? There are plenty of options when it comes to sealing materials. However, in the food processing industry, it is very important that each element that interacts with the seal is left untouched. Furthermore, despite the fact that silicone is ‘practically’ non-toxic, only a particularly developed food grade silicone is suitable for […]
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NORSOK M-710 – Qualification of non-metallic sealing materials and manufactures NORSOK M-710 (Norsk Sokkels Konkuranseposisjon) are standards developed by the Norwegian Technology Centre. What is NORSOK M-710? NORSOK M-710 is a globally accepted standard implemented by the Norwegian Petroleum Industry. It defines the qualification demands of polymer (non-metallic) sealing materials and manufactures. It has started with mostly European and Norwegian […]
Read MoreSelecting Pipe Flange Gaskets
Selecting Pipe Flange Gaskets – tips and common standards M Barnwell Services supplies and distributes pipe flange gaskets in a broad range of sizes and materials. Custom made bespoke gaskets can also be produced. Pipe Flange Gasket Types The most commonly used gaskets in pipes are standard flange gaskets in either fibre, spiral wound or rubber. Furthermore, for very large […]
Read MorePurity of Pharmaceutical Seals
The purity of Pharmaceutical Seals: High-Performance Sealing Solutions The Pharmaceutical field comprises of manufacture, extraction, processing, purification, and packaging of medical substances that are intended for use as medication for humans and animals, therefore purity of pharmaceutical seals is critically important. Pharmaceutical production is segregated into two principal phases. The first phase, manufacture or primary processing is the manufacture of […]
Read MoreUpstream Gas & Oil Sealing Considerations
Upstream Gas & Oil Sealing Considerations (extraction and production) Upstream Gas & Oil The upstream section of the Gas & Oil industrial method is preoccupied with extraction and production of natural gas and raw oil. Installations in the upstream section are frequently placed in hard to reach spaces, from the Arctic to deep sea drilling platforms. Processing expenses are also […]
Read MoreFood Safe Silicone
Is Silicone Food Safe? When producing high-performance O Rings and bespoke sealing solutions for the food process industries, protection has to be the priority. M Barnwell Services provide products manufactured from a broad selection of rubber materials and include Silicone. However, how prudent is silicone sealing, and how is consumers’ health protected? At M Barnwell Services our sealing proficiency incorporates not […]
Read MoreCommon Gas & Oil Seal Failure Causes
Why is Gas & Oil Seal Failure Quite Common? Only a number of engineering elements are expected to operate under more difficult conditions than those of Gas & Oil Installations. The environments included in Gas & Oil production consist of severe stresses, temperatures, and chemical media. Additionally, they place rigid requirements on equipment, which must be accurately designed to guarantee […]
Read MoreISO 10423 (API 6A)
ISO 10423 (API 6A) – International Standard for Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a global federation of national standard bodies. International Standards are set by ISO technical committees that concentrate on and express a specific area of profession. API (American Petroleum Institute) is a trade association that presents all angles of America’s oil […]
Read MoreHow important is FEA Simulation in Gas & Oil
FEA Simulation in Gas & Oil What is FEA Simulation Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a computer-based manipulation that evaluates how elastomer components are prone to function in real-life installations. This innovative method can ascertain how exposure to extreme temperatures and pressures and aggressive chemical circumstances can influence the components. Adequate use of FEA Simulation can eliminate the necessity for […]
Read MoreStorage & Shelf Life
Storage & Shelf Life Of An Elastomer – Guide Lines How to calculate the expiration date of an Elastomer? The elastomer industry uses the old Military specifications and preset SAE Aerospace references to determine rubber and O ring shelf life. It is calculated in quarter-year units submitted as 1Q21, which means the first quarter for the year 2021. As the […]
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