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TRPlast® Perfluoroelastomer Delivering outstanding sealing solutions for the most severe of chemical and high-temperature applications.

TRP Polymer Solutions

TRPlast Perfluoroelastomer

An Introduction to Perfluoroelastomers The more aggressive and unforgiving your industrial environment, the more critical it becomes to optimise seal design and material selection.

TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS can achieve your efficiency and reliability objectives. Assured leak-free operation with extended service life and reduced maintenance costs.

Setting new performance standards, and your mind at rest, TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS have developed their unique TRPlast® range of Perfluoroelastomers.

Offering exceptional chemical and thermal resistance, they combine the sealing force, resistance and recovery characteristics of an elastomer with chemical resistance comparable to that of PTFE. The combination of advanced polymer technology and process innovation makes TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS the natural choice for the FFKM specifier.

Technical Advantages and Benefits Universal Chemical Resistance Sealing Solutions

Materials

TRPlast® Perfluoroelastomer offers the

TRPlast® Perfluoroelastomer is available

Speciality grades available including FDA

broadest chemical resistance of any other

as international standard-sized ‘O’-rings

compliance, 3A Sanitary, USP Class VI

sealing material available

and custom moulded components

and explosive decompression resistance.

TRPlast® can be formulated in a unique range of colours for identification purposes

Delivery Rapid inhouse tooling for reduced lead

Extreme Temperature Resistance

times on custom moulded components

TRPlast® Perfluoroelastomer provides the

with global service and technical support

widest possible range for dynamic sealing

from an approved agent and distribution

in extreme temperatures with a capability

network

of -30°C to 330°C

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TRP Polymer Solutions

TRPlast Perfluoroelastomer

Markets and Applications Chemical Processing With near-universal chemical resistance, TRPlast® Perfluoroelastomer seals are the natural choice for the chemical process industry. With sealing integrity assured, TRPlast® can increase the service life reducing plant downtime and maintenance costs. TRPlast® is well proven for use in equipment such as mechanical seals, pumps and valves.

Aerospace and Defence The outstanding high-temperature performance of TRPlast® in combination with resistance to the most aggressive fuels, oils and hydraulic fluids used within the military and commercial aerospace sectors. TRPlast® is recommended for service within turbine engines, fuel delivery systems, hydraulic actuation, braking and landing gear. TRPlast® is also particularly suited to meeting the needs of high-performance automotive applications.

Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Future exploration and recovery of hydrocarbons will become even more difficult resulting in even higher temperatures, pressures and aggressive fluids in the extraction and refining process. TRPlast® offers a range of materials suitable for the most severe downhole conditions with leading chemical resistance to sour gas and other fluids in combination with explosive decompression resistance. TRPlast® 230AED or Norsok approved grades are the ideal selection for plug packers, valves and sampling apparatus.

Food, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology FDA compliance to article 21CFR177.2600 (e & f) ensures that TRPlast® 641 and 642 are suitable for use in these markets. Cleaning fluids and sterilisation with highpressure steam in the CIP/SIP process creates a very aggressive environment for sealing. TRPlast® can provide a safe and durable solution for mixing, pumping, sampling dispensing equipment. TRPlast® 643 USP Class VI & TRPlast® 643 USP Class VI High Temperature materials have been specifically developed for use with active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s), TRPlast® 643 also has 3A Sanitary standard 18-03, Class 1 approval.

Road, Rail and Marine Transportation Supporting the need for global distribution of chemicals. Fluid transfer from storage tankers into bulk containers and IBC’s. The diversity of chemical media involved requires ancillary equipment that can withstand the severe working demands. TRPlast® performs exceedingly well for these applications. Discharge valves, couplings and pump seals.

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TRPlast Perfluoroelastomer

Materials Portfolio TRPlast® Perfluoroelastomer Competitive Grade Reference Table:

TRPlast® 230 Norsok: This compound is designed to give excellent performance for rapid gas decompression resistance (RGD) and meets the requirements of ISO23936_2 / NORSOK M-710 Rev 2 standard. It provides excellent temperature resistance up to +230°C (+450°F). Developed for optimum resistance through thermal cycling.

Equivalent grades; Kalrez® 0090, Chemraz® 526

TRPlast® 260B Universal Black

TRPlast® 260W Universal White

Combining the broadest chemical resistance available with outstanding

A White 75 IRHD Perfluoroelastomer developed for applications where

physical properties TRPlast 260B is a Black 75 IRHD Perfluoroelastomer

carbon black is unsuitable. Particularly suited for use in strong oxidizing

with a maximum recommended operating temperature 260oC (500oF).

media and hot aqueous solutions. Maximum recommended operating temperature 260°C (500°F).

Equivalent grades: Kalrez 6375, Chemraz 505/605 ®

®

Equivalent grades: Kalrez® 2037, Chemraz® 514

TRPlast® 300B High-Temperature Hot Water/Steam A Black 75 IRHD Perfluoroelastomer with broad chemical resistance developed for higher temperature service. Particularly suited to use in hot water/steam and amines. Maximum recommended operating temperature 300°C (572°F).

Equivalent grades: Kalrez® 1050LF, Chemraz® 605/555

TRPlast® 316B High-Temperature Thermal Cycling

TRPlast® 330B Ultra High Temperature

A low compression set, Black 75 IRHD Perfluoroelastomer developed for

Our highest thermally rated material, TRPlast® 330B is a Black 75 IRHD

optimum resistance through thermal cycling. Maximum recommended

Perfluoroelastomer developed for performance with constant elevated

operating temperature 316°C (600°F).

temperatures. Maximum recommended operating temperature 330°C (626°F).

Equivalent grades: Kalrez® 4079, Chemraz® 555 Equivalent grades: Kalrez® 7075, Chemraz® 615

TRPlast® LT-45 Ultra Low Temperature This black low temperature material provides outstanding low temperature properties, whilst maintaining the exceptional chemical resistance of FFKM. It provides an extended temperature range from -45°C (-49°F) up to +240°C (+464°F).

Equivalent grades: Kalrez® 0040, Chemraz® 564/566

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TRPlast® 641 FDA White

TRPlast® 642 FDA Black

A White 75 IRHD FDA Compliant Perfluoroelastomer developed for use

A Black 75 IRHD FDA Compliant Perfluoroelastomer developed for use

in Food and Pharmaceutical applications. Maximum recommended

in Food and Pharmaceutical applications. Maximum recommended

operating temperature 260°C (500°F).

operating temperature 260°C (500°F).

Equivalent grades: Kalrez® 6221, Chemraz® 517

Equivalent grades: Kalrez® 6230, Chemraz® 625

TRPlast® 643 USP Class VI This white material has been specifically developed for use with active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s), aggressive cleaning agents, steam-in-place (SIP) procedures and clean-in-place (CIP) procedures. It is intended for repeated use in food processing equipment and to be in contact with food. This material does not contain any Animal Derived Ingredients (ADI’s). It provides an excellent temperature resistance of -15°C (+5°F) to 260°C (+500°F). This material is tested to and complies with the following standards: · 21CFR177.2600 (e & f) (FDA).

· USP <87> & USP <88> (USPVI).

· 3A Sanitary standards 18-03, Class 1.

· USP <88> Intracutaneous Injection

Equivalent grades; Kalrez® 6221, Chemraz® 517

TRPlast® 643 USP Class VI High Temperature This white high temperature material has been specifically developed for use with a wide range of potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) and aggressive cleaning agents, being especially suited to withstand steam-in-place (SIP) and clean-in-place (CIP) procedures. It offers increased high temperature resistance for service at -15°C (5°F) to +300°C (+572°F). This material is tested to requirements of FDA21 CFR 177.2600 (e) (f). It is intended for repeated use in food processing equipment and to be in contact with food. It meets the requirements of USP Class VI, having passed the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Biological Reactivity test, IN VIVO.

TRPlast® Bond+:

TRPlast® Flex+:

This black material has been developed for superior rubber to metal

This black material has been developed for diaphragm applications,

bonding properties over standard FFKM materials. It has excellent

offering improved flex resistance over standard FFKM materials. It

chemical resistance similar to that of PTFE but with elastomeric

has similar chemical resistance to that of PTFE but with elastomeric

properties of FKM. Along with all our TRPlast® range, this grade

properties comparable to standard fluorocarbon rubbers. Along with

is suitable for use in a wide range of critical applications.

all our TRPlast® range, this grade is designed for use in a wide range of chemical applications where other polymers are not suitable.

Please note that Equivalent grades are displayed for reference purposes only. For specific technical advice for your application, please refer your enquiry to TRP Polymer Solutions.

Kalrez® is a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers. Chemraz® is a registered trademark of Greene Tweed.

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Manufacturing, Materials Development and Process Technology TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS have created an infrastructure to support the continued growth of the TRPlast® business and facilitate a high-volume manufacturing capability.

Key activities are contained and manufactured in the dedicated ‘TRPlast® FFKM Clean Room’ to provide the necessary processing environment for contamination-free sealing products used in food and pharmaceutical applications.

TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS work in close partnership with their Polymer suppliers to ensure that the very latest technologies are included in the TRPlast® formulations. Thus, ensuring that we offer market-leading innovations.

Quality Quality is built into every aspect of the TRPlast® philosophy. Operating under a quality system in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 with traceability from raw materials to finished goods. Produced under the strictest of process control within cleanroom conditions ensures reliability and repeatability of performance of your seals.

Supporting Customer Specific Requirements We pride ourselves on our technical knowledge and application engineering expertise gained through working in the most challenging of sealing environments.

To complement our existing portfolio of TRPlast® grades, TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS will formulate tailor-made compounds to meet your application-specific requirements.

Please consult with TRP Polymer Solutions to utilise our comprehensive ‘concept through to production’ technical support and materials selection service.

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TRPlast Perfluoroelastomer

Delivering the Competitive Advantage with Technical Moulded Products Backed with over 26 years of expertise, TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS have developed a world-class manufacturing capability to supply a range of custom rubber moulded products many of which have solved problems where standard solutions have failed.

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PTFE protected gaskets or use in chemical processing applications

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Soft-seated PTFE/rubber bonded butterfly valve seats

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High-performance PTFE/rubber bonded diaphragms

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Precision rubber to metal bonded valve assemblies

TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS have an extensive database of formulations utilising the latest materials to offer a moulding capability from the complete elastomeric spectrum.

Natural Rubber (NR), Isoprene (IR), Butadiene (BR), Styrene Butadiene (SBR), Butyl (IIR), Ethylene Propylene (EPDM), Nitrile (NBR), Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR), Polychloroprene (CR), Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSM), Polyurethane (PU), Silicone (VMQ), Low Temperature Silicone (PVMQ), Fluorosilicone (FVMQ), Tetra-Fluoroethylene/Propylene (FEPM), Viton® / Fluorocarbon (FKM), ETP / Viton Extreme®, Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM)

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TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS TRPlast ® Perfluoroelastomers

TRP Polymer Solutions Ltd Netherwood Road Rotherwas Hereford HR2 6JU United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)1432 268 899 Fax: +44 (0)1432 359 594 Email: sales@trp.co.uk

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