- Special Seals
Gasholder seals
- Special Seals
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
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