Upstream Seals
Moulded packers, T-seals, O-rings and chevron stacks for completion and well intervention
Joint venture
PPE International
PPE International is a joint venture between GTS and Precision Polymer Engineering. It manufactures high-performance moulded seals and elastomer components in Dammam for oil and gas companies in the Kingdom.
- Joint venture
- With Precision Polymer Engineering
Profile
Company Profile
Precision Polymer Engineering International LLC (PPE International) is a joint venture between GTS and Precision Polymer Engineering. It manufactures high-performance moulded rubber seals and elastomer components, with technical support, for oil and gas companies in the Kingdom.
Precision Polymer Engineering designs and manufactures advanced sealing solutions, with manufacturing facilities in Blackburn, England, and Brenham, Texas. It is known for its Perlast perfluoroelastomer and EnDura ranges.
PPE International brings this capability into the Kingdom, from technical support to local manufacture, in line with the IKTVA programme and Saudi Vision 2030. It works with the in-Kingdom supply chain from sourcing to co-development, and employs and develops talent locally.
Capabilities
Capabilities
Pressure Control Seals
Spring seals, casing seals, metal end cap seals and high-pressure seals for Christmas trees, wellheads and downhole tools
Midstream and Downstream Seals
O-rings and chevron stacks for pumps, valves, turbomachinery and pipeline closures
Material Grades
EnDura HNBR, FEPM and FKM grades and Perlast FFKM grades for demanding chemical, temperature and pressure service
Engineering Services
Component design, failure analysis and material testing, and project-based elastomer consultancy
Training
Courses and seminars tailored to customer requirements
Manufacturing
Local Manufacture and Qualification
Dammam facility
Production
A production facility close to the Second Industrial City, with moulding cells, curing ovens and CNC seal machining.
Laboratory
An in-house laboratory for failure analysis and material testing.
Packing and Despatch
Finished seals inspected, packed and dispatched from the same site.
Manufacturing process
Polymer Chemistry and Extrusion
Compounds prepared and extruded under high pressure.
Moulding and Cure
Moulding and initial cure, followed by post cure, finishing and cleaning.
Inspection
Quality inspection before packing and shipping.
Industry approvals
Rapid Gas Decompression
Grades tested to NORSOK M710, ISO 23936-2, NACE TM0297 and TOTAL GS PVV 142, as applicable to each grade.
Sour Service
Grades tested to NORSOK M710 sour gas criteria, ISO 10423 (API 6A) and NACE TM0187, as applicable to each grade.
Grade Selection
PPE International advises on the right grade for each application.
Relationship
Relationship with GTS
Joint venture between GTS and Precision Polymer Engineering.
Production facility and laboratory in Dammam, close to the Second Industrial City.
Material test data and approvals are available from PPE International on request.
Company information
Registration Details
- Registered name
- Precision Polymer Engineering International LLC
- Commercial registration
- 2051231471
- Unified national number
- 7017757936
- Registered
- 2020, Al Khobar
- Company type
- Limited liability company
Website
Company Website
Visit the company’s website, or contact GTS directly.