Production Packers

Production packers (well packers) are an essential component of well completions (production and injection). They are used to seal the annular space between the tubing string and wellbore.

The production packer assembly incorporates a means of securing the packer against the casing or liner wall, such as a slip arrangement, and a means of creating a reliable hydraulic seal to isolate the annulus, typically by using an expandable elastomeric element.

Production packers are classified by application, setting method and possible retrievability.

Elastomeric Packer Elements

Elastomeric packer elements are used within the packer assembly. They are specially designed to withstand hostile downhole environments and produce the required isolation in oil wells seen in exploration, drilling, and well-service applications.  This critical downhole sealing device is used in almost every completion to isolate the annulus from the production conduit, enabling controlled production, injection or treatment.

We supply a wide range of elastomeric packer elements for production packers including:

  • Retrievable Packer Elements
  • Permanent Packer Elements

To help you define what type of well packer element you may require for your application, we recommend that you consider the lifespan, pressure rating and swelling time needed.

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PPE packing elements are engineered to face the harsh operating conditions of upstream exploration and production applications.

About Production Packers

The characteristics of an elastomeric production or test packer element involve the outside diameter expanding, by being squeezed between two plates, forcing it to bulge outward. Production or test packers are set in cased holes, whereas inflatable packers are used in open or cased holes.

  • Cementing squeezing
  • Formation fracturing
  • Well testing
  • Well bore cleaning
  • Well intervention and servicing
  • Completion and production tools
  • Artificial lift

  • Temperature extremes
  • High pressures
  • Extrusion resistance
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Chemical compatibility including H2S
  • Abrasion resistance
  • RGD (Rapid Gas Decompression) resistance

Resources

Take a look at some helpful resources to support you in identifying your optimal sealing solution.

Elastomer Compatibility & Rubber Chemical Resistance Guide

Our quick & easy chemical resistance guide for elastomers will help you find out which elastomer sealing material are the most suitable for any given operating environment.

PPE material grades selection tool

Discover our elastomer sealing material range, easily compare grades for your application and request a quote.

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