V1238-95 Extrusion Resistant
Fluorocarbon
V1238-95
fluorocarbon offers extrusion resistance
and premier sealing performance in high-pressure,
high-temperature environments
Compound
V1238-95 was developed to satisfy customers who experience difficult
high-pressure, hightemperature extrusion problems. Typically, an
extrusion resistant compound will usually have inferior physical
properties and chemical resistance as well as unfavorable compression
set resistance. V1238-95 however, has a unique combination of superior
physical and chemical properties, excellent compression set resistance,
and superior extrusion resistance.
Traditionally,
compounding for extrusion resistance has been a function of material
hardness. Now, using proprietary compounding technology, we offer
a fluorocarbon seal material with all the desirable properties needed
in today’s tough oilfield applications.
Mechanics of Extrusion:
Extrusion occurs when a gas or liquid under high pressure, forces
the seal material into any clearance gap between the sealed surfaces.
The larger the diametrical clearance, the more likely extrusion
will occur. Elevated temperature and chemical compatibility may
also effect potential for seal extrusion. The table below illustrates
the general limits for extrusion as a function of pressure, clearance
gap and material hardness for standard material formulations. Extrusion
is characterized by “nibbling”, which is a chewed or chipped appearance
on the low pressure side of the seal, or of seam materials actually
being forced to flow into the clearance gap.
V1238-95
exhibits more than twice the extrusion resistance of standard 90
durometer materials making it the clear choice for effective sealing
in severe environments requiring extreme pressure, temperature and
chemical resistance. Recommended operating temperature range for
V1238-95 is –15° to +400° F. Typical recommended fluids include
petroleum oils, di-ester based and silicate ester based lubricants,
silicone fluids and greases, halogenated hydrocarbons, acids, and
selected phosphate ester fluids.

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