Roxtec Safety Seals for Offshore O&G

 

The firm’s Single Pipe Metal (SPM) product can be used to seal any kind of metal pipe in steel decks or bulkheads and specifically guards against fire, gas and water ingress.

 

Roxtec UK managing director Graham O’Hare said the patented technology is manufactured with highly elastic EPDM rubber allowing easy weld-free installation.

 

“The certified Roxtec SPM seal has been carefully designed to address specific requirements within the marine sector, and the offshore oil and gas markets,” said Mr O’Hare. “Fundamentally, we believe it will help drive greater cost efficiency across industry.

 

“It is a lightweight, single-sided solution which is quick and easy to install. The seal is made out of durable and malleable rubber, while the fittings are made out of acid-proof stainless steel.

 

“A crucial point is that it provides an alternative to the costly and laborious welding process often used to seal metal pipes. This process requires a re-paint after weld. In addition, current practices involve pipes being hit with hammers which can lead to damage. Our seal is easy to open up and re-seal for maintenance.

 

“It further comes with an A-60 fire rating, and is watertight to 1 bar and gastight to 0.67 bar. The comprehensive range of options – with 16 seal sizes catering for 12mm to 222mm pipes – also makes it a highly versatile solution.”