ERIKS Sealing Technology - Eriks UK

Applications22 23Case StudyCase StudySummarySummaryIndustryMarineIndustryChemicalApplicationFluid Transfer Loading Arm SealsApplicationSolvent Based Cleaning FluidsIssueSolutionIssueSolutionA designer, manufacturer and supplierERIKS Sealing Technology designedERIKS Sealing Technology were alreadyBy working closely with the customer’sof ambient and cryogenic marine loadingand manufactured Viton ® GF V-ringssole suppliers for O-rings used bytechnical and design teams, ERIKS havearms to companies worldwide requiredproviding a commercially viableEurope’s leading innovator, designer andbeen able to design and manufacturelarge cross section elastomer seals abletechnical solution.manufacturer of dispensers worldwide.a commercially and technically suitableto resist a wide variety of chemicals.This material allows the final user totransfer a wide range of fluids fromSubsequently, they were asked tosupply PTFE Spring Energised Lipalternative seal, and exceed thecustomer’s price and application targets.marine tankers, through the loadingSeals, used in the vast majority of thearms, to onshore storage tanks andcustomer’s dispensers.vice versa.The incumbent supplier offered longlead times and promised deliverydates were frequently missed,delaying shipments to the dispensermanufacturer’s own customers.OutcomeOther BenefitsOutcomeOther BenefitsThe customer has been delightedBy providing an improved on-timeERIKS Sealing Technology has delightedERIKS Sealing Technology are able towith ERIKS’ commercial and technicaldelivery performance, the customerthe customer by providing an alternativeprovide local support, via our ERIKSknow-how and support.can now supply complete loadingseal to solve their supply issues with theService Centre.arms and spares more efficiently tocurrent provider.its end customers.ERIKS stock the parts at our UKstores in Dudley, West Midlands,for immediate delivery.