News Articles
All the latest news from in and around PPE.
Why you shouldn’t leave O-rings as an afterthought
More often than not, sealing components are grouped with nuts, bolts and other consumables – but with the critical nature of a seal, can you risk leaving your sealing solution to a mere ‘afterthought’?
New Head of R&D joins IDEX Sealing Solutions
Stefano Arrigoni joins IDEX Sealing Solutions as Head of Research and Development. With many years experience in the high performance polymers, Stefano will be responsible for maintaining the company's position at the forefront of elastomer technology.
New Operations Manager joins PPE
Lindsey Smithson joins the growing team at Precision Polymer Engineering, as Operations Manager, based at the UK manufacturing facility in Blackburn.
Chris Allan cycles across the French Alps for local charities
1st - 8th Sept, PPE Oil & Gas Product Manager Chris Allan is taking on the challenge of a lifetime. Cycling over 580 miles across the French Alps for local charities, Rosemere Cancer Foundation and Blackburn Youth Zone. See his progress ....
Sanitary gasket sealing solutions for UV, SIP and CIP sterilisation processes
The food and beverage industries are under increased pressure by customers demanding a reduction in chemical additives and preservatives, resulting in…
Precision Polymer Engineering re-certified as Investor In People
Precision Polymer Engineering has achieved Investors In People accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management.
Sealing failure in Oil & Gas: Reducing the impact of RGD
Component failure in the Oil and Gas Industry can have truly disastrous consequences. PPE explores best practice to reduce the impact of Rapid Gas Decompression.
PPE launches new sealing materials at Semicon West
Two new plasma resistant Perlast perfluoroelastomers (FFKM) will make their debut appearance at Semicon West in San, Francisco this week.
Sealing and Compliance with Tier III and Tier IV standards
This article explores challenges faced by diesel engine operators in the face of Tier III, and how the correct selection of sealing materials could deliver better performing solutions.
The rise of Jack-up Rigs: Shallow to subsea waters
Jack-up rigs are becoming increasingly popular. Traditionally used in shallow water, they have evolved into robust innovations – stretching to subsea limits. So what does this mean for elastomer seals changing from shallow to subsea waters?
Food for thought – How to prevent rubber contamination in food products
In 2016 there was an increase in the number of recorded recalls of food products contaminated with rubber, a 22% surge compared to 2015. (Source: US …
Is Silicone food-safe?
Precision Polymer Engineering manufacturers from a wide range of elastomeric materials – including silicone. But how safe is silicone sealing, and how can the health of the end consumer be protected?