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Polymer Testing for Oil & Gas Seals

CDI Energy Products conducted immersion testing on various elastomeric and thermoplastic seal compounds as per API 6A, Appendix F, to enhance their offerings for the oil and gas industry. The tests were performed by independent laboratories to evaluate the compounds' performance in environments representative of their intended applications. The report emphasizes that the information provided is for general guidance and does not guarantee product performance, with warranties given in writing at the time of sale.

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Polymer Testing for Oil & Gas Seals

CDI Energy Products conducted immersion testing on various elastomeric and thermoplastic seal compounds as per API 6A, Appendix F, to enhance their offerings for the oil and gas industry. The tests were performed by independent laboratories to evaluate the compounds' performance in environments representative of their intended applications. The report emphasizes that the information provided is for general guidance and does not guarantee product performance, with warranties given in writing at the time of sale.

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Technical Report

API 6A, Appendix-F Immersions

To better serve our customers manufacturing high performance downhole and wellhead equipment for the oil and gas
industry, CDI Energy Products has evaluated several CDI elastomeric and thermoplastic seal compounds using the
immersion testing procedure specified in API 6A, Appendix F (also known as ISO 10423:2009).

The compounds selected are extensively used in sealing solutions provided by CDI Energy Products.

The testing was contracted with independent laboratories, including MERL in the UK, Akron Rubber Development
Laboratory Inc. (ARDL) located in Ohio, USA and Alpine Polytech in Texas, USA.

Appendix F1.13.5.2:

This procedure is used to evaluate polymer compounds for service in liquids and gases representative of the intended
application environment. The test parameters that can be selected are the composition of the gas/liquid phase and the
test temperature. The test media is determined by the appropriate API 6A Material Class. The test temperature used
correspond to the API 6A Temperature Classes. However, API allows a bespoke media, temperature, pressure and/or
duration to be specified by the end user.

Dog-bone or dumb-bell specimens per ASTM D412 (elastomer) D-638 (thermoplastics) or D-1708 (PTFE) are aged in the
liquid phase of the test chamber at the specified temperature at 6.9 MPa (1000 psi) for a standard exposure period of 160
hours. The percent change of the physical properties of the aged and un-aged specimens are reported. Acceptance
criteria will be specified by the end user or the seal manufacturer based on the intended application.

The descriptions, design and performance information, and recommended uses for the products described herein are based generally on our design and
manufacturing experience, product testing in specific conditions, and industry standards. The foregoing information is for general guidance only and
does not constitute a guaranty or warranty of design or warranty of performance. All warranties regarding the products described herein will be given in
writing at the time of sale of such products. Each purchaser of such products must decide if the products are suitable to the intended use of such
purchaser. Arylex®, CDI®, OptiSeal® & OptiPak® are registered trademarks of FAST-Group Houston Inc.
Technical Report
API 6A, Appendix-F Immersions

Rev2 – BRC:190829

The descriptions, design and performance information, and recommended uses for the products described herein are based generally on our design and
manufacturing experience, product testing in specific conditions, and industry standards. The foregoing information is for general guidance only and
does not constitute a guaranty or warranty of design or warranty of performance. All warranties regarding the products described herein will be given in
writing at the time of sale of such products. Each purchaser of such products must decide if the products are suitable to the intended use of such
purchaser. Arylex®, CDI®, OptiSeal® & OptiPak® are registered trademarks of FAST-Group Houston Inc.

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