In the high-stakes environment of the global Oil & Gas industry, safety and pressure control are absolute mandates. Drilling, workover, snubbing, and production operations routinely subject equipment to extreme conditions—erratic wellbore pressures, harsh chemical fluids, sour gas (H₂S), and radical temperature fluctuations. At the very core of containing these destructive forces are elastomers. These engineered rubber products serve as the critical dynamic and static sealing mechanisms in pressure control equipment, acting as the ultimate fail-safe against catastrophic wellbore events.
Elastomeric components—ranging from massive packing elements in Annular Blowout Preventers (BOPs) to highly specialized front packers and top seals in Ram BOPs—must possess extraordinary mechanical resilience. They are required to form pressure-tight seals around varying drill pipe sizes, compensate for continuous tool joint stripping, and completely shut off the open hole under immense hydrostatic and formation pressures. The degradation of an elastomer due to fatigue, extrusion, or thermal breakdown is not merely an operational inconvenience; it is a profound safety hazard that can lead to uncontrolled blowouts.
The Transition to OEM Quality
As the industry pushes into harsher, deeper, and more volatile environments, standard aftermarket “fit-for-purpose” rubber components are no longer sufficient to mitigate risk. Operators demand Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) quality, backed by rigorous third-party certifications and exhaustive testing protocols. The standard specifying requirements for the performance, design, materials, testing, inspection, handling, storing, and shipping of drill-through equipment is the latest edition of API 16A. When blowout preventers are your absolute last line of defense, every elastomeric seal must be validated to meet or exceed these performance requirements, specifically encompassing fatigue, stripping life, packing element access, and high and low-temperature parameters.
INTEGRATED® Elastomers USA
Recognizing the industry’s critical need for unparalleled sealing reliability, INTEGRATED® (INTEGRATED® ELASTOMERS USA) has established itself as a premier manufacturer. We are an established OEM manufacturer of engineered elastomeric products designed specifically for use in INTEGRATED® API 16A Monogrammed Pressure Control Equipment.
Furthermore, our elastomer products are definitively qualified in the “Aftermarket,” as they are engineered for compatibility and interchangeability to seamlessly “fit” within industry-standard manufactured pressure control equipment.
INTEGRATED® operates as an API-licensed OEM of Pressure and Flow Control Equipment for the global drilling, workover, snubbing, rental, and production sectors of the Oil and Gas Industry. To guarantee excellence, we hold a comprehensive suite of manufacturing licenses and certifications, including:
- API 6A
- API 16A
- API 16AR
- API 16C
- API 20E (BSL 1, 2 & 3)
- ASME U
- CRN
- NATIONAL BOARD
- API Q1 (10th Edition)
- ISO-9001-2015
INTEGRATED® Advantage
Our dedicated USA-based elastomer manufacturing plant allows us to offer what we term “The INTEGRATED® Advantage”. This methodology yields distinct operational and commercial benefits for our clients:
- All elastomer products are designed, engineered, and manufactured by INTEGRATED® ELASTOMERS USA in strict coordination with INTEGRATED® Corporate OEM Pressure Control Equipment specifications.
- We offer OEM Elastomer Manufacturing specific to the Oil & Gas pressure control market.
- We provide a proven track record of success with major drilling, workover, snubbing, and rental clients globally.
- We maintain a large stock inventory and offer quick production turnarounds to consistently satisfy urgent customer delivery needs.
- Clients benefit from 24/7 customer support and seamless access to purchased product Material Test Reports (MTRs) or Certificates of Conformance (COCs) through the INTEGRATED® FTP (File Transfer Portal) site.
- We maintain a wide variety of elastomeric materials to satisfy highly specific, job-related customer needs.
- We offer tailored client stocking programs and competitive corporate pricing structures.
- We maintain a professional customer focus spanning from the initial inquiry and quotation to delivery and long-term satisfaction follow-up.
Uncompromising Validation and Testing Protocols
At INTEGRATED®, we do not rely on theoretical material properties; we rely on empirical, API-mandated data. Our OEM equipment and elastomer validation processes are among the most stringent in the energy sector.
- Stripping Life Testing (As per API 16A Edition 4): Our integrated Vertical Strip Life System operates with an automatic control unit and an integrated data acquisition system. This advanced system captures cycle speed, force, gallon leakage, strip cycles, and temperatures. The collected data enables us to precisely predict the strip life of ram packers and annular packing elements under specified test conditions and parameters.
- Temperature & Pressure Testing Chamber: To ensure absolute reliability across diverse global climates, equipment and elastomer validation is conducted utilizing our pressurized temperature environmental chamber. This advanced chamber features a capability range of -40°F to 662°F and has the physical capacity to house up to 21-1/4” size pressure control equipment. Within this chamber, we perform critical validations including Annular BOP Packing Element CSO (Complete Shut Off) Tests, Pipe Pressure Tests, Drift Pressure Tests, and Ram BOP Front Packer, Top Seal, and Door Seal Function Pressure Tests.
Advanced Material Science & Technical Specifications
Elastomer selection is a highly precise science governed by the specific hazards of the wellbore. At INTEGRATED®, we utilize a comprehensive matrix of materials based on specific technical descriptions, chemical compatibility, and recommended operating ranges.
- NR (Natural Rubber): Specially compounded for rugged snubbing operations.
- NBR (Nitrile Butadiene): Our baseline standard for reliable performance in oil-based fluids.
- HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene): Provides enhanced high-temperature stability and superior resistance to sour gas environments.
- XNBR (Carboxylated Nitrile Butadiene): Deployed in front packers and top seals requiring increased abrasion resistance.
- FKM (Fluoroelastomer): Engineered for uncompromising performance in the most chemically aggressive environments.
- UHMW & Urethane: Utilized for stripper inserts, pulsation dampeners, and wear components requiring extreme durability and low friction.
Operating limits strictly dictate safety. We adhere to exact temperature ratings for non-metallic sealing materials. For specialized applications, we provide detailed procedures for warming Annular BOP ISA™ Packing Elements to ensure optimal flexibility and sealing integrity prior to field deployment. Furthermore, because elastomer integrity is directly tied to shelf life, INTEGRATED® enforces strict storage and age control guidelines. We utilize a comprehensive elastomer packaging coding system as per the latest API 16A Edition, guaranteeing that every seal you install is chemically sound and fully ready for high-pressure service.
Our Engineered Product Portfolio
INTEGRATED® ELASTOMERS USA manufactures a complete, end-to-end line of elastomeric products designed to secure the wellbore from the surface down.
Annular BOP Packing Elements
- ISA™ Spherical Annular Packing Elements (Spherical Style): Available in nominal sizes from 7-1/16” up to 21-1/4”, with pressure ratings ranging from 2k up to 10k psi. These are heavily utilized in snubbing (NR) and standard drilling operations (NBR).
- IK™ Annular Packing Elements (GK Style): Sized from 7-1/16” through 13-5/8”, supporting pressure ratings up to 5k psi.
Ram BOP Elastomers
We manufacture a vast array of Ram Elastomers, including Top Seals, Front Packers, Variable Bore Ram (VBR) Packers, IFLEX™ packers, Multi Ram seals, and Shear Blind Ram (SBR) components:
- IE™ Ram (WSI | T81 Styles): For 7-1/16” (3/5k) and 9” (3/5k) BOPs.
- I61 Ram (LWS Style): For 7-1/16” (5k) profiles, featuring front packer and top seal units.
- I70™ (IWS™) Ram (LWS Style): Covering 11” (3k & 5k) and 13-5/8” (5k) applications.
- IU™ Ram (U Style): The industry standard for decades, covering sizes 7-1/16” (3/15k), 11” (3/10k), and 13-5/8” (3/10k). Our offerings include standard safety rams, extensive VBR packers, and specialized IU™ Stripper Rams featuring bolt-style standard temperature (UHMW) or high-temperature (Teflon) replaceable inserts.
Complete Seal Kits, Diaphragms & Stripper Rubbers
To ensure maintenance is executed efficiently and correctly, INTEGRATED® offers complete, carded Ram and Annular BOP Seal Kits encompassing hydraulic, manual, soft goods, and hard goods iterations for virtually every industry-standard blowout preventer.
Beyond BOP operations, we manufacture robust Production (PPD) and Drilling (DPD) Pulsation Dampener Diaphragms. Available in sizes ranging from 1 to 20 gallons (and Emsco PD 45, PD 55, PD 55A styles), these bladders are constructed from NBR, HNBR, FKM, and Urethane. We also manufacture essential 11360 Rotating Head Stripper Rubbers (Washington style) in sizes from 2-3/8” to 5-1/2″.
INTEGRATED® Commitment
Every product we mold is supported by our central Oracle – JD Edwards Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, which seamlessly integrates our global manufacturing, distribution facilities, and service centers. Our uncompromising approach to manufacturing is guided directly by the INTEGRATED® Corporate Statements, which thoroughly outline our Quality Policy, Mission Statement, Code of Conduct, and our unwavering commitment to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards.
Blowout preventers are only as reliable as the elastomers that seal them. Do not compromise the safety of your rig, your personnel, or the environment with unverified components. Trust INTEGRATED® ELASTOMERS USA to deliver the precision engineering, the API 16A validated performance, and the rugged durability required to command ultimate pressure control.
Protecting your rig’s daily safety and operational efficiency means never compromising on the integrity of your seals. Upgrade your well control systems with engineered elastomers built to withstand the industry’s most extreme and erratic wellbore pressures. Ready to discuss your specific pressure control challenges or request a customized quote? Contact our dedicated expert sales team today at sales@integratedwww.com.