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Gasholder seals
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Gasholder seals

Hutchinson designs seals for Wiggins-type dry gasholders and conical gasholders used in the steel, chemical, and biomass industries.
Resistant to gases such as LD/BOF, BFG and COG, they provide excellent flexibility, aging resistance, and a service life of up to 20 years. 
Developed and manufactured through a fully integrated process, they ensure high quality, reliability, and reduced maintenance requirements.

Main Benefits
  • Service life of up to 20 years
  • Resistance to aggressive gases and harsh environments
  • Reduced maintenance and lower operating costs
  • Excellent flexibility and aging resistance
  • End-to-end support, from design to on-site installation

Key features

Applications

  • Wiggins-type dry gas holders up to 100,000 m³
  • Steel mills and metallurgical industries
  • Biomass plants
  • Chemical plants
     

Characteristics

  • Compatible with converter gases: CO, CO₂, methane…
  • NBR and FKM rubber compounds
  • 2 Textile reinforcement made of nylon cords, with two layers crossed at 45° or a 90° biaxial structure
  • Operating temperature range: -35°C to +80°C
  • Ozone resistance 
     

Strengths

  • Quality control, inspection, and full traceability of all welds
  • End-to-end expertise, from material development to on-site installation
  • Fully integrated process: compounding, rubber production, calendaring, manufacturing, and inspection
  • Comprehensive technical support: design, manufacturing, installation, and operational support throughout the entire lifecycle
  • Trained and experienced field service team
     

Benefits

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Durability

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Customization and Adaptability

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Robust design

Industries

Machines Industrielles