News Articles
All the latest news from in and around PPE.
Blackburn College engineering students visit PPE
Precision Polymer Engineering was delighted to welcome a group of final year engineering students from Blackburn College to its facility.
New VP of Operations at IDEX Sealing Solutions
IDEX Sealing Solutions is delighted to welcome Wayne Sanson as new Vice President of Operations.
PPE volunteers in local canal cleanup
As part of their Wellbeing Week activities, Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) worked with the Canal & River Trust to clean a stretch of the historic Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
PPE playing crucial role in Venice flood prevention
The MOSE Project is tasked with reducing flood risk in the Venetian Lagoon. PPE was chosen to supply elastomeric sealing solutions into this large-scale engineering project.
The Importance of FEA Simulation in Oil & Gas
The range of benefits associated with FEA simulation make the technique highly favourable when it comes to developing sealing solutions for particularly demanding or complex applications, such as those found in the Oil & Gas sectors.
Key life science role for Kyle Fearns
As part of ongoing customer experience improvements here at Precision Polymer Engineering, we’ve created the role of Field Market Development Engineer.
White FFKMs – what’s the big deal?
What is it about white FFKMs which have changed sealing in life science applications? This article explores some of the key advantages of using white FFKMs in process lines.
Considerations for Seals in Split Butterfly Valves
Materials used in the seals of split butterfly valves for aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing should be chosen carefully.
Brenham office move to benefit US customers
Precision Polymer Engineering is strengthening its US-based operations by relocating its Houston team to the company’s purpose-built facility in Brenham, TX.
Purity of Elastomer Sealing Materials for Semiconductor Manufacturing
With today’s nanoscale technology nodes, meeting cleanliness, purity and defect requirements has become increasingly challenging.
Common Causes of Seal Failure in Oil & Gas
The conditions involved in Oil & Gas production include extreme temperatures, pressures and chemical media, and place rigorous demands on equipment which must be precision engineered to ensure proper functionality and long term performance.
Sealing Considerations for Upstream Oil & Gas
The critical nature of upstream oil and gas applications has a major impact on the expectations placed on component performance and long term reliability.