James Walker

Carbon Capture – the next challenge. Implementing Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage on a large scale presents a myriad of challenges, particularly in the realm of materials science and engineering. Among these challenges, the development of reliable sealing solutions for CO2 handling equipment, such as valves, is paramount. Read the latest article from James Walker’s material scientists, exploring the challenges faced in CCUS, particularly related to valves, and the company’s contributions to overcoming these obstacles. https://lnkd.in/eAMHn9ur

How to deliver successful high‑pressure seal testing programs Qualifying high-pressure elastomer seals for use in wellhead and valve applications presents significant technical challenges and commercial risks. Seal validation programs are costly, and any test failure can cause major delays. Understanding the most likely failure modes and mitigating them through a sound design and testing strategy is critical to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and with confidence in the seal’s performance. James Walker’s test facilities allow testing of elastomeric, plastic, metallic seals plus compression packing options allowing our OEM customers to rapidly reach full product validation and meet their own customers’ technical specifications. Download our technical paper to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eM6zutiN

Oil and Gas: Putting safety first. From exploration and production in the deepest offshore fields to the harshest Arctic or desert conditions on‑shore, our product ranges have been developed to enhance operational safety and efficiency. Our high-performance products: fluoroelastomer (FKM), hydrogenated nitrile (HNBR) elastomers and engineered thermoplastics are specified worldwide by OEMs and end users who need top-quality materials that are validated and proven to operate under highly demanding conditions, including rapid gas decompression, chemical attack and extremes of temperature. Check out our online interactive schematic to see the wide range of subsea applications we cover: https://lnkd.in/ennY5-jw

Discover how we’re engineering PFAS surfactants out of our materials and why it matters. Through collaboration with academia and raw material suppliers, James Walker has redefined its fluorocarbon elastomer compounds — removing PFAS surfactants from the raw polymers and manufacturing process. This innovation futureproofs our materials and strengthens supply chain resilience, ensuring customers have reliable, high-performance options that align with evolving PFAS legislation. 🔗 Learn more about our PFAS-free developments: https://lnkd.in/etS3Jxsk

The shift to PFAS surfactant-free sealing options is already underway. See how James Walker’s materials innovation is leading that change.

From research to real-world results, James Walker is already testing PFAS surfactant-free materials for sealing applications with performance to match today's industry-leading options. Find out more.