Jun 9 2010
Bal Seal Engineering’s new LKS High PV Seal™, introduced to the U.S. oilfield industry at the 2010 Offshore Technology Conference in May, is making its Canadian debut this week at the Global Petroleum Show and Conference in Calgary, Alberta.
During the GPS event, running June 8th- 10th at Stampede Park, attendees will get their first official look at the multi-component LKS Seal and learn about its ability to provide as much as 150% more service life than similar short-lip seals in critical oilfield equipment. According to the company, the new seal will be the “central focus” of its exhibit at booth #7817.
Consisting of a graphite-reinforced, spring-energized PTFE sealing ring, PEEK anti-extrusion device and metal locking ring, the LKS High PV Seal combines material science and an all-in-one design to deliver prolonged performance in high pressure, high velocity applications. The seal, which has been proven in both field and lab environments, offers OEMs greater predictability and an added level of protection against warranty claims, the company says.
In support of its U.S. and Canadian introduction of the LKS, Bal Seal has also launched a Website, www.lks-seal.com. The site features detailed information about how the seal works, and illustrates its performance rotary steerables, pump systems, top drives and pulsing tools. The site also provides visitors with access to a free mobile device app, the “Pressure/Velocity and Seal Life Estimator,” which generates a PV value that can help facilitate more informed, intelligent sealing choices.
Source: http://www.balseal.com/