The Challenge
Technetics faced challenges in designing inflatable seals that could withstand harsh offshore environments without premature failure. Traditional trial-and-error testing methods were time-consuming and expensive, limiting the speed at which they could innovate and deliver reliable products to market.
The Solution
Technetics implemented Endurica’s fatigue analysis tools to enhance the durability of their seals. With Endurica CL™, they simulated how seals would perform under multi-channel load conditions, identifying failure risks early in the design phase. This allowed Technetics to refine material selection and adjust the design to increase product lifespan.
Additionally, Endurica EIE™ enabled Technetics to run complex load simulations, ensuring their seals maintained performance even in the most extreme conditions. By incorporating Endurica DT™, they modeled crack growth behavior, preventing premature wear and ensuring their products met the industry’s highest reliability standards. This predictive approach drastically reduced physical testing time and allowed Technetics to deliver right-the-first-time solutions, improving product performance by over 10 times in offshore applications.
Results:
- Extended Product Lifespan: Improved seal durability by over 10 times, ensuring long-term reliability in offshore environments.
- Reduced Physical Testing Costs: Predictive fatigue analysis eliminated extensive trial-and-error testing.
- Right-the-First-Time Solutions: Faster development cycles enabled Technetics to meet strict customer timelines.
- Enhanced Performance in Extreme Conditions: Optimized designs ensured seals performed reliably under complex, multi-channel loads.
Technetics Group
Technetics Group specializes in advanced sealing solutions for demanding industries, including aerospace, nuclear, and oil and gas. Known for innovation and precision engineering, the company provides custom seals and gaskets that perform reliably in extreme environments. Technetics emphasizes durability and performance to meet the rigorous demands of critical applications.
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Key Results
- Extended Product Lifespan
- Reduced Physical Testing Costs
- Right-the-First-Time Solutions
- Enhanced Performance in Extreme Conditions
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In optimizing a geometry to extend the fatigue life of a product I ran a few iterations of inner-cavity geometries and found one specific geometry with Endurica that achieved 500,000 cycles to failure in contrast to the 30,000 I had before. It’s more than a 10-time improvement and that’s really significant. These concrete numbers are really powerful in helping us and our customers
to make good decisions.
François Rouillard R&D Mechanical Engineer, Maestral Sealing Laboratory,
Technetics Group
| Feature | Solution | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Predict Fatigue Life Under Variable Loads | Endurica CL for fatigue life prediction | Identified potential failure points, extending seal lifespan by over 10 times. |
| Material Optimization | Endurica EIE for multi-channel load simulations and analysis. | Ensured seals maintained durability under offshore environmental stress. |
| Prevent Premature Wear and Crack Growth | Endurica DT for wear and crack analysis. | Minimized wear, reducing maintenance costs and enhancing reliability. |
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