Oil & Gas industry

With high-quality manufacturing of plastic and custom products designed to serve upstream to downstream and everything in between, Ming-Li serves a multitude of key components that drive the oil & gas business. Operators and service companies rely on Ming-Li for a wide variety parts including, but not limited to :

Down well components
Fracking components
Gears
Rings
Gaskets
Connect

PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer with exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, making it well-suited for demanding applications in the oil and gas industry. Here are some common applications of PEEK material in the oil and gas sector:

Sealing and Gasketing Components: PEEK's excellent chemical resistance, high temperature stability, and low permeability make it ideal for sealing and gasketing applications in oil and gas equipment. PEEK seals, gaskets, and O-rings are used in valves, pumps, compressors, and drilling equipment to prevent leakage of fluids and gases under extreme operating conditions.
Downhole Tools and Components: PEEK is utilized in the manufacturing of downhole tools and components due to its high strength, stiffness, and resistance to abrasion and corrosion. PEEK parts such as seals, bearings, bushings, and plugs are used in drilling tools, completion equipment, and well intervention tools to withstand the harsh downhole environment and ensure reliable performance.
Subsea Connectors and Couplings: PEEK's resistance to seawater, chemicals, and hydrocarbons makes it suitable for subsea connectors, couplings, and fittings used in offshore oil and gas production. PEEK components provide reliable sealing, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability in subsea systems, including risers, umbilicals, and pipelines.
Instrumentation and Control Systems: PEEK is used in the manufacturing of instrumentation and control system components such as sensor housings, connectors, and valve components. PEEK's dimensional stability, electrical insulation properties, and resistance to aggressive chemicals and solvents ensure reliable performance in harsh operating environments encountered in oil and gas processing facilities.
Pump and Valve Components: PEEK is employed in the production of pump and valve components such as impellers, seals, bearings, and valve seats. PEEK parts offer excellent wear resistance, chemical compatibility, and dimensional stability, enabling pumps and valves to operate efficiently and reliably in high-pressure and high-temperature applications in oil and gas processing plants.
Wire and Cable Insulation: PEEK is used as insulation material for wires and cables in oil and gas exploration and production equipment. PEEK's excellent electrical properties, thermal stability, and resistance to abrasion and chemicals make it suitable for insulation in downhole sensors, logging tools, and subsea control systems.
Fluid Handling Components: PEEK is utilized in fluid handling components such as tubing, fittings, and connectors for transporting corrosive fluids and gases in oil and gas processing facilities. PEEK's resistance to chemicals, high pressure, and temperature fluctuations ensures long-term reliability and performance in fluid handling systems.

Overall, PEEK material offers significant advantages in terms of performance, reliability, and durability in critical applications within the oil and gas industry, contributing to enhanced safety, efficiency, and productivity in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.