Elastomers 101: The Properties of Elastomers

Elastomers 101: The Properties of Elastomers

Certain components often go unnoticed in industrial machinery, yet their significance is immeasurable. Elastomers, versatile polymers known for their elasticity, are essential to your Blowout Preventers (BOPs). But why are they important, how do they function, and...
Elastomer Properties and Where to Use Them

Elastomer Properties and Where to Use Them

You’ve probably heard about elastomers in oil drilling operations, and you wonder what elastomer properties make this material special. Elastomers are polymers with greater viscosity and elasticity than natural rubber. This viscoelastic material is an excellent...
What Are Elastomers Used For?

What Are Elastomers Used For?

There are many products that we don’t pay attention to because they are not a large part of our lives. Elastomers are one of these products. What are they, and what are they used for? In this blog, we will answer those questions.  These materials are types of rubber...
6 Types of Elastomers & What They Do

6 Types of Elastomers & What They Do

As anyone in the oil and gas industry knows, elastomers are an essential part of any BOP. These strong, rubber-like objects serve as excellent sealants for blowout preventers to keep leaks from occurring. But just like there are different types of BOPs suited for...
The Functions of Elastomers in the Oilfield

The Functions of Elastomers in the Oilfield

Most of the oil and gas industry’s attention is focused on equipment such as BOP Rams, drills, and other heavy-duty machinery. This makes sense since these machines are the most visible and do the most work. However, as you maintain and occasionally upgrade your...