Polymer

RES Rubber Engineering Services, a division of Polymer Holdings Limited based in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a specialist in polymer engineering and rubber moulding for the demanding offshore oil and gas industry. Established in 1986, RES offers comprehensive in-house capabilities from initial product design through to final manufacture, supported by advanced 3D CAD design and CNC toolmaking. Their extensive rubber moulding operations are equipped with significant press capacity, including presses up to 1,000 tonnes, and are specifically geared towards producing large-scale oilfield seals up to 40" in diameter.

The company's manufacturing expertise extends to a wide array of rubber products, such as packer elements up to 50” diameter, wiper cups and plugs, centralisers, downhole turbine bearings, cementation darts, shock dampeners, and end caps and protectors. RES also excels in producing precision machined seals using automated CNC lathes. They work with a diverse range of advanced materials, including various elastomers (Nitrile, HNBR, FKM, Aflas, FFKM), thermoplastics, thermosets, polymer resins, composites, engineering plastics (PTFE, PEEK), and fibre reinforcements (Kevlar, glass fibre). These materials are meticulously selected and optimised for extreme downhole conditions, offering resistance to H2S, amines, HTHP, gas impregnation, extrusion, and compression set, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 500°F and pressures of 20,000 psi.

RES provides a complete service offering, from expert advice and design services to prototype development and rigorous testing facilities. Their commitment to quality is underscored by testing and quality control conducted to API 14A and ASME SPPE-1 requirements, ensuring full traceability and certification for all manufactured parts. The company holds ISO 9001:2000 accreditation, demonstrating their adherence to international quality management standards.