Materials for Compressor Parts

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One of the biggest uses of our specially created PTFE and PEEK filled grades can be found in the compressor industry. Piston and rider rings, which can be found in all types of compressors are almost exclusively made out of PEEK & PTFE compounds, which AFT Fluorotec have been specialising in for a number of years.

compressor appropriate materials

We pride ourselves on our expert knowledge of the compressor parts industry, providing a wide range of compounds suitable for your application. You'll find further data relating to each of our grades suitable for use within gas compressors below. AFT can modify these compounds to meet the specific operating performance of your application, and we can offer advice and help to ensure it is suitable for its intended use.

AF106: Lubricated glass-filled PTFE compound

AF106 is a lubricated glass-filled PTFE compound. Due to the glass content, AF106 is somewhat abrasive and care should be taken to not match AF106 with soft mating surfaces. Low creep and low wear, AF106 is the preferred material for natural gas applications. Recommended for both lubricated and non-lubricated applications for piston rings, rider rings, and rod packing.

TENSILE STRENGTH: 21-24 MPa
ELONGATION: 260-500%
APPROPRIATE SEALING COMPONENT: Piston Ring, Rider Ring, Rod Packing

	COMPRESSOR OPERATING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL GAS APPLICATIONS	LUBE	NON-LUBE	NON-LUBE DRY
Air
CO2
CO
CXHY
H2 Pure
H2 Mixes
Ethylene
Refrigeration

Download AF106 Datasheet

AF203: Carbon/graphite filled PTFE compound

AF203 is a compression moulded carbon/graphite filled PTFE compound with good mechanical and wear properties and resistant to most chemicals. A legacy choice for both lubricated and non-lubricated compressor piston rings, rider rings and rod packing, it remains a primary choice.

TENSILE STRENGTH: 14-20 MPa
ELONGATION: 85-180%
APPROPRIATE SEALING COMPONENT: Piston Ring, Rider Ring, Rod Packing

	COMPRESSOR OPERATING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL GAS APPLICATIONS	LUBE	NON-LUBE	NON-LUBE DRY
Air
CO2

Download AF203 Datasheet

AF204: Premium carbon filled PTFE compound

AF204 is a premium material suitable for the majority of non-lube applications, wet gas and oxygen service and all lubricated service. Excellent wear properties, often double the lifespan of traditional carbon filled PTFE compounds. Typical applications include refinery gas, refrigeration gas, hydrocarbons, oxygen and air.

TENSILE STRENGTH: 15 MPa
ELONGATION: 300%
APPROPRIATE SEALING COMPONENT: Piston Ring, Rider Ring, Rod Packing

	COMPRESSOR OPERATING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL GAS APPLICATIONS	LUBE	NON-LUBE	NON-LUBE DRY
Air
O2
NOX
CO2
CI2
NH3
CXHY
H2 Mixes
H2S
HCI
SO2
Vinyl chloride & similar
Ethylene
Ethylene oxide
Refrigeration

Download AF204 Datasheet

AF225: Proprietary PTFE compound for dry conditions

AF225 is a proprietary material offering very high modulus and low creep. Primarily rider rings, piston rings and rod packings in non-lube “dry” and “bone dry” gas compressor applications with a dew point as low as minus 40°C are where this material excels. Excellent performance in dry ethylene, hydrogen, dry natural gas.

TENSILE STRENGTH: 10 MPa
ELONGATION: 100%
APPROPRIATE SEALING COMPONENT: Piston Ring, Rider Ring, Rod Packing

	COMPRESSOR OPERATING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL GAS APPLICATIONS	LUBE	NON-LUBE	NON-LUBE DRY
Air
NOX
N2
CO2
NH3
CXHY
H2 pure
H2 mixes
Vinyl chloride & similar
Ethylene
Ethylene oxide

Download AF225 Datasheet

AF226: Established PTFE multi-filler material

AF226 is a multi-filler material which despite advancements in PTFE material science, remains a primary choice and well established PTFE based material for compressor applications where air, methane, ethylene, propylene or hydrogen is present.

TENSILE STRENGTH: >16 MPa
ELONGATION: >140%
APPROPRIATE SEALING COMPONENT: Piston Ring, Rider Ring

	COMPRESSOR OPERATING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL GAS APPLICATIONS	LUBE	NON-LUBE	NON-LUBE DRY
Air
NOX
CO2
Cl2
NH3
CXHY
H2 mixes
H2S
HCI
SO2
Vinyl chloride & similar
Ethylene
Ethylene oxide
Refrigeration

Download AF226 Datasheet

AF403: Temperature tolerant PTFE compound

AF403 performs particularly well at high discharge temperatures and is recommended for non-lubricated air, oxygen and gas compressors. Similar to AF410, AF403 offers excellent conductivity/heat dissipation. As well as general high-temperature applications, this is a great choice where high ambient temperatures are present.

TENSILE STRENGTH: 2,320psi
ELONGATION: 350-420%
APPROPRIATE SEALING COMPONENT: Piston Ring, Rider Ring, Rod Packing

TYPICAL GAS APPLICATIONS	LUBE	NON-LUBE	NON-LUBE DRY
Air
O2
NOX

Download AF403 Datasheet

AF410: Pressure tolerant PTFE compound

AF410 is a grade specifically developed for high temperature and high-pressure air/wet air compressor applications, piston rings, rider rings and rod packings. AF410 has better thermal conductivity than carbon and glass-filled PTFE compounds. AF410 offers a very low and stable rate of wear, even when operating saturated at high temperatures.

TENSILE STRENGTH: 30 N/mm2
ELONGATION: >260%
APPROPRIATE SEALING COMPONENT: Piston Ring, Rider Ring, Rod Packing

	COMPRESSOR OPERATING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL GAS APPLICATIONS	LUBE	NON-LUBE	NON-LUBE DRY
Air
NOX

Download AF410 Datasheet

AF803: High performance polymer

AF803 is a very high-performance hot moulded polymer material for lubricated very high-pressure applications. Excellent performance in gas applications including hydrogen, ammonia, carbon dioxide and ethylene. A proven high performer in reciprocating compressors worldwide and is also compatible for use with metallic packings.

TENSILE STRENGTH: 141 MPa
ELONGATION: 2.2%
APPROPRIATE SEALING COMPONENT: Piston Ring, Rider Ring

	COMPRESSOR OPERATING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL GAS APPLICATIONS	LUBE	NON-LUBE	NON-LUBE DRY
Air
CO2
CXHY
H2 Pure
H2 Mixes
Ethylene

Download AF803 Datasheet

WHY CHOOSE AFT FLUOROTEC FOR YOUR COMPRESSOR PARTS?

One of AFT Fluorotec's unique selling points is our ability to machine PTFE and PEEK filled grades up to 1800mm, unlike most of our competitors who only have the ability to machine up to 1000mm.

This combined with our rapid turnaround and ability to deliver on your needs while maintaining a very high level of quality is why our customers choose our services.

Machined compressor parts

Due to our continued investment in our CNC machining facilities, we are able to produce solid, segmented or cut rings with incredibly quick turnaround times whilst still achieving exact tolerances. We can also offer custom components if your project requires something unique.

ROD PRESSURE PACKING

Rod Packings or Rod Pressure packings are used to seal any residual gas coming from the cylinder along the Piston Rod. Material selection and packing design depend on the nature of the gas, discharge pressure and temperature as well as the linear speed of the piston rod.

PISTON Rings

Piston Rings are mounted on the pistons of lubricated or non-lube (oil-free) compressors, and are designed to ensure that the gas is compressed and to provide a seal between the piston and the cylinder. The Piston Ring is an essential part of a reciprocating compressor, as it enables the requested or required performance in terms of flow rates and pressures to be achieved.

RIDER RINGS

Rider Rings are used mainly in oil-free or mini-lube compressors to support and guide the piston and rod assembly and prevent contact between the piston and the cylinder. The materials used have the same wear resistance as the Piston Rings, in order to meet the requirements of the most stringent conditions of service.