Leak-Proof Sealless Pumps for Chemical Industry Operations

Advanced Sealless Pump Technology for Chemical Industries

The sealless magnetic drive pump represents the definitive engineering solution for transferring hazardous, toxic, or high-purity fluids in modern chemical processing. Unlike conventional centrifugal pumps that rely on dynamic mechanical seals and packing, a sealless pump eliminates the shaft penetration entirely by coupling the impeller to the motor through a magnetic field. A stationary containment shell isolates the liquid end from the atmosphere, ensuring zero leakage - a critical requirement when dealing with aggressive acids, volatile solvents, flammable liquids, or temperature-sensitive intermediates. Advanced designs incorporate rare-earth neodymium magnets, SiC (silicon carbide) or carbon-graphite bearings, and lined or solid metallic housings that provide exceptional corrosion resistance across the entire pH spectrum.

In chemical industries where strict environmental regulations (EPA, REACH) and worker safety standards are paramount, the sealless pump ensures no fugitive emissions escape into the atmosphere. The hermetic design prevents fluid leakage that could lead to costly downtime, decontamination procedures, and regulatory fines. Moreover, the absence of mechanical seals eliminates the primary wear component in traditional pumps, drastically reducing maintenance intervals and lifecycle costs. This pump category comprises magnetic drive centrifugal pumps, canned motor pumps, and magnetically coupled gear or sliding vane pumps, with the magnetically driven centrifugal variant being the most widely adopted due to its broad flow and head capabilities, compact footprint, and ability to handle both low- and high-viscosity fluids when properly engineered.

The heart of the system is the static containment shell - a precision welded or machined canister that must withstand full system pressure while allowing the magnetic flux to transmit torque efficiently. Containment shells are typically fabricated from duplex stainless steel, Hastelloy C-276, or for non-metallic options, PFA/PTFE encapsulated carbon fiber for ultimate chemical inertness. Combined with a carefully designed hydraulic end featuring high-efficiency closed impellers and optimized volute geometry, these pumps deliver ANSI/ASME B73.3 compliance, ISO 2858/5199 dimensional interchangeability, and can achieve efficiencies exceeding 80% even in low-specific-speed applications. This fusion of material science, magnetic engineering, and fluid dynamics makes the sealless pump an indispensable asset for any modern chemical plant striving for reliability, sustainability, and process safety.

Why Chemical Plants Demand Zero-Leakage Sealless Pumps

Chemical processing environments present a unique combination of hazards that render traditional sealed pumps inherently risky. From concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) at 98% to chlorinated solvents such as methylene chloride, and from heat transfer fluids operating at 350°C to highly reactive monomers, the cost of even a small leak can be catastrophic. Mechanical seals, despite their sophistication, rely on a thin fluid film for lubrication and cooling, and they inevitably wear, crack, or are misaligned, resulting in emissions, product loss, and bearing contamination. The sealless pump addresses this fundamental vulnerability by removing the dynamic seal interface entirely, thereby guaranteeing containment integrity under all operating conditions, including start-up, shutdown, and momentary upsets.

Beyond environmental and safety compliance, chemical manufacturers are under constant pressure to improve asset utilization and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). A sealless pump eliminates the need for costly seal support systems - double mechanical seals with barrier fluid reservoirs, plan 53B / plan 54 systems, and associated instrumentation - which significantly reduces capital expenditure, installation complexity, and ongoing utility consumption. Furthermore, the risk of catastrophic seal failure that can force an unplanned plant shutdown is virtually eliminated, leading to higher overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The ability to operate dry for extended periods without damage (when equipped with silicon carbide bearings and adequate liquid cooling jackets) also provides a crucial advantage in batch processes where suction conditions may be intermittent.

• Zero Fugitive Emissions: The hermetically sealed design complies with the most stringent EPA and ISO 15848-1 fugitive emission standards, eliminating Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) release and protecting workers from exposure to carcinogenic or teratogenic substances. This is particularly vital for benzene, vinyl chloride, and phosgene handling.
• Regulatory Compliance: Sealless pumps help facilities meet national and international regulations on chemical spills and workplace exposure limits (TLV-TWA), reducing risk of fines and permitting delays associated with conventional packed and sealed pumps.
• Elimination of Seal Support Systems: By removing mechanical seals, the pump also removes the need for expensive external quench, flush, or barrier fluid systems, simplifying installation, reducing footprint, and saving thousands of dollars in annual operating costs for barrier fluid replacement and disposal.
• Lower Maintenance & Downtime: With the primary wear component eliminated, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) can exceed 25,000 hours in clean services. The only routine maintenance involves periodic bearing cartridge inspection and occasional drive magnet synchronization checks, drastically reducing plant turnaround requirements.
• Ability to Handle High-Purity Media: Because there is no external shaft that could introduce contaminants, the sealless pump is ideal for high-purity chemicals used in electronics (e.g., ultrapure acids for wafer etching) and pharmaceutical intermediates where product contamination must be avoided at all costs.
• Enhanced Personnel Safety: Workers near the pumping system are not exposed to toxic vapors or spray-outs, reducing PPE requirements and the likelihood of chemical burns or inhalation incidents, which translates to lower insurance premiums and improved safety KPI metrics.

Critical Chemical Industry Applications

The versatility of sealless magnetic drive pumps allows them to serve as the workhorse in almost every unit operation within a chemical plant. From reactor feed loops and reflux pumping in distillation columns to filter press feeding and tank farm transfer, these pumps deliver consistent performance while maintaining complete fluid isolation. Their ability to handle both Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, combined with a wide range of hydraulic options, makes them suitable for high-head interstage service in multi-effect evaporators as well as high-flow circulation in polymer melt systems. Below is a detailed list of the most common chemical processing applications where sealless pumps are deployed:

• Acid Transfer and Neutralization: Pumping sulfuric, hydrochloric, nitric, hydrofluoric, and phosphoric acids at concentrations up to 98% is a routine task for sealless pumps with ETFE, PFA, or PTFE-lined wetted parts. The zero-leak design ensures no acid mist escapes, preventing severe structural corrosion and personnel injury.
• Caustic and Alkaline Solutions: Sodium hydroxide (50% lye), potassium hydroxide, and ammonia solutions are handled efficiently with magnetic drive pumps featuring 316L stainless steel or Inconel internals, avoiding the crystallization issues that plague mechanical seals in high-pH environments.
• Organic Solvents and Intermediates: Methanol, toluene, acetone, ethyl acetate, and dichloromethane require explosion-proof magnetically coupled pumps with secondary containment and ATEX certification to prevent vapor clouds and ensure safe transfer in classified areas.
• Heat Transfer Fluids and Hot Oil Circulation: Synthetic thermal oils such as Therminol and Dowtherm, operating at temperatures up to 400°C, rely on sealless pumps with high-temperature samarium-cobalt magnets and thermal barriers to prevent heat migration and maintain fluid integrity without coking or leakage.
• Polymer and Resin Production: In the manufacture of polyurethane, epoxy resins, and acrylics, sealless pumps transfer viscous, shear-sensitive media without the seal failure risks associated with standard packed pumps, maintaining consistent quality and preventing cross-batch contamination.
• Chlor-Alkali and Electrochemical Processes: Brine circulation, chlorine water, and hypochlorite bleach production benefit from highly corrosion-resistant Hastelloy C or titanium centrifugal sealless pumps, ensuring safe handling of both the feed brine and the aggressive chlorine-containing products.
• Fine Chemicals and API Manufacturing: The pharmaceutical and specialty chemical sectors use sealless pumps for reactor charging, solvent recovery, and crystallizer recirculation where cross-contamination is unacceptable and validated cleaning protocols demand pumps that can be flushed in place without disassembly.

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Key Features of Our Sealless Magnetic Drive Pumps

Each pump in our chemical-grade sealless series is engineered with a focus on safety, longevity, and operational simplicity. The fundamental design eliminates the most common failure point in chemical pumps, while incorporating advanced hydraulic modeling to achieve superior NPSH characteristics and stable operation across the entire pump curve. These features translate directly into tangible benefits for chemical plants: reduced unplanned maintenance, lower energy consumption, and full regulatory compliance.

The combination of a robust magnetic coupling and a heavy-duty bearing system allows our pumps to handle not only clean liquids but also fluids with low concentrations of suspended solids, provided proper bearing material selection and filtration are implemented. Furthermore, integrated temperature sensors, leak detection probes, and optional dry-run monitors enhance the intelligence of the pump unit, feeding data directly into the plant’s DCS for predictive maintenance algorithms.

• Hermetic Magnetic Coupling: The synchronous magnetic drive transmits torque without physical contact, using inner and outer magnet assemblies separated by a non-rotating containment can, guaranteeing absolutely no product leakage to the atmosphere and eliminating the need for shaft seals.
• Heavy-Duty SiC Bearings: Sintered silicon carbide (SSiC) radial and thrust bearings are chemically inert, extremely hard (HV 2800), and exhibit low coefficient of friction. They support the inner rotor assembly and are lubricated by the pumped fluid, ensuring long service life even with marginal lubrication properties.
• Advanced Containment Shell Design: Available in metallic variants (Hastelloy, duplex SS) for high temperature/high pressure and non-metallic (PFA/ETFE lined carbon fiber) for superior corrosion resistance, the shell minimizes eddy current losses and efficiently transfers magnetic flux, maintaining motor efficiency above 90%.
• Advanced Containment Shell Design: Available in metallic variants (Hastelloy, duplex SS) for high temperature/high pressure and non-metallic (PFA/ETFE lined carbon fiber) for superior corrosion resistance, the shell minimizes eddy current losses and efficiently transfers magnetic flux, maintaining motor efficiency above 90%.
• Integrated Temperature and Leak Detection: Built-in Pt100 RTD sensors monitor bearing and magnet temperatures in real time, while a conductivity probe detects any unexpected fluid ingress into the magnet area, providing early warning before a major failure.
• Dry-Run Resistant Construction: Our pumps incorporate a specially designed liquid end that retains a minimal volume of process fluid around the bearings, enabling intermittent dry running (up to 15-20 minutes) without catastrophic damage when proper SiC faces are selected.
• ANSI/ISO Dimensional Interchangeability: Foot-mounted designs comply with ISO 2858/5199 and ANSI B73.3M standards, allowing direct replacement of existing sealed pumps without modifying piping, baseplates, or motor mounts in retrofitting projects.
• Anti-Cavitation Hydraulics: The semi-open or fully enclosed impeller designs are optimized with large eye areas and swept leading edges, reducing NPSHr by up to 30% compared to standard chemical pumps, thus preventing cavitation when handling near-boiling-point liquids.
• Explosion-Proof Motor Options: The pump may be supplied with ATEX/IECEx certified flameproof motors (Ex db IIC T4/T5), ensuring safe operation in Zone 1/Zone 2 hazardous areas commonly found in chemical plants handling flammable solvents.
• Low Lifecycle Costs: By eliminating seal replacement, reducing spare parts inventory, and minimizing energy losses, the sealless pump achieves a total cost of ownership that is 30-40% lower than double-sealed alternatives over a 10-year period, based on typical chemical plant duty cycles.

Technical Specifications and Performance Data

Our sealless chemical pumps are engineered to cover a vast operating envelope, capable of handling flows from less than 1 m³/h for pilot plant dosing to over 500 m³/h for bulk transfer applications. The pump heads can reach up to 250 meters in a single stage, making them suitable for tall distillation columns and high-pressure reactor feeds. The design pressure of the containment shell is rated to PN 40 (40 bar) as standard, with higher pressure ratings available upon request. All wetted components are available in a wide array of materials, offering nearly universal chemical compatibility.

The magnetic coupling is sized with a service factor of at least 1.5 relative to the motor's full-load torque, ensuring non-slip operation even during momentary overloads. The drive is synchronized, making speed control via variable frequency drive (VFD) straightforward for flow modulation. Below is a summary of the standard technical envelope; customized pumps can be configured for specific applications with higher viscosity capabilities, special clearances, or heating jackets for high solidification point fluids.

• Flow Range: 0.5 to 600 m³/h depending on model. Micro-flow pumps are available for precise metering at 5-50 L/h, while larger units reach 600 m³/h for high-capacity acid circulation.
• Differential Head: Up to 250 m at 50 Hz (typical). High-head variants with 2-pole motors (2900 rpm) can achieve heads exceeding 400 meters for specialized high-pressure transfer loops.
• Temperature Range: -50°C to +400°C. Low-temperature models for cryogenic chemicals use cryogenic materials and special clearances, while high-temperature versions incorporate Samarium-Cobalt magnets and thermal barriers to protect the outer magnet ring.
• Viscosity Handling: Up to 500 cP without efficiency correction, extendable to 1,000 cP with oversized magnetic couplings and special impeller geometry. For highly viscous polymer melts, alternative designs are available.
• Design Pressure: PN 16 / PN 25 / PN 40 bar. The containment shell is hydrostatically tested to 1.5 times design pressure, with burst tests preceding certification for critical applications.
• Solid Content Tolerance: Suspensions with up to 2% by weight of fine solids (max particle size 150 µm). Abrasive services require specially treated hard faces; for larger solids, a strainer is recommended upstream.
• Motor Power: 0.37 kW to 160 kW, IE3/IE4 premium efficiency squirrel cage induction motors. Close-coupled and long-coupled configurations are both available to suit plant layouts.
• Flange Standards: ANSI B16.5 Class 150/300, EN 1092-1 PN 16/25/40, or JIS flanges, drilled to match existing pipework. A variety of flange material and facing options (RF, FF, RTJ) are available.

Why Choose HIS Pumps and Systems for Your Chemical Processing Needs

HIS Pumps and Systems brings decades of specialized experience in the design, manufacture, and support of sealless pump technology for the most demanding chemical applications. Our engineering philosophy centers on not just selling a pump, but delivering a complete pumping solution tailored to the precise corrosive, high-temperature, or hazardous environment you operate in. Every pump undergoes a thorough hydraulic performance test and a containment integrity test before shipment, ensuring that the pump you receive meets the highest standards of reliability and safety. Our service engineers are available globally to assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance training.

We maintain an extensive inventory of critical spare parts including magnet assemblies, bearing cartridges, containment shells, and O-ring kits in various elastomer grades (FKM, FFKM, EPDM), enabling rapid turnaround for emergency repairs. Our in-house material selection experts work with you to verify chemical compatibility using laboratory immersion test data and real-world field references, mitigating any risk of premature corrosion or galvanic interaction. Moreover, we offer retrofit support to upgrade existing sealed pump installations to sealless magnetic drive technology, minimizing piping changes and installation downtime. Our commitment to continuous improvement means we incorporate the latest advancements in magnetic materials, CFD-optimized hydraulics, and Industry 4.0 sensor integration into every product line, future-proofing your chemical processing assets.

• Industry-Leading Expertise: Our engineers hold deep domain knowledge in magnetically coupled pump technology, with hundreds of successful installations in chlor-alkali, agrochemical, petrochemical, and specialty chemical plants across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Comprehensive Material and Hydraulic Audits: Before quoting, we conduct a detailed chemical compatibility study, reviewing the full composition of your process fluid including trace impurities and temperature excursions, to recommend the optimal metallurgy or non-metallic lining combination.
• Rapid Spare Parts Availability: A dedicated warehouse stocked with high-demand components such as SiC bearing sets, static containment shells, and O-ring kits ensures that even for legacy models, parts can be dispatched within 24 hours to minimize production downtime.
• Certified Test Facility: Every pump undergoes a full curve performance test at our ISO 17025 accredited test bay, with certified reports provided. Hydrostatic and helium leak tests for containment shells are standard for all pumps destined for hazardous services.
• Customized Engineering Solutions: Whether you need a close-coupled monoblock design for tight spaces, a high-pressure multistage magnetic drive pump, or a sealless vertical cantilever pump for sump applications, our engineering team can design and build to your exact specifications.
• Lifecycle Support and Training: We provide on-site installation supervision, commissioning support, and operator training programs that cover correct start-up/shutdown procedures, dry-run prevention, and early warning sign recognition for bearing wear or decoupling conditions.
• Competitive Total Cost of Ownership: By combining robust initial build quality with reduced maintenance interventions and energy-efficient IE3/IE4 motor packages, our sealless pumps deliver the lowest TCO in their class, validated by independent third-party lifecycle cost analyses.

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Comprehensive Material Compatibility for Chemical Services

Material selection is the single most critical decision when specifying a sealless pump for chemical processing. The wetted components - pump casing, impeller, containment shell, bearings, and static seals - must withstand not only the primary chemical but also any trace contaminants, cleaning agents, or byproducts that may be present during normal operation or upset conditions. HIS Pumps and Systems offers an exhaustive range of metallic, non-metallic, and engineered composite materials, each selected based on corrosion rate data (typically less than 0.1 mm/year for acceptable service life), stress corrosion cracking susceptibility, and temperature limitations. The interplay between chemical concentration, temperature, and material choice is complex; for example, 316L stainless steel performs well in nitric acid below 50°C but suffers rapid intergranular corrosion in hot sulfuric acid, where Hastelloy C-276 or PTFE lining becomes mandatory.

For highly corrosive oxidizing acids such as concentrated nitric acid or mixed acid (nitric/hydrofluoric), high-silicon cast iron or zirconium internals provide exceptional longevity. In ultra-pure applications handling demineralized water or high-purity solvents for semiconductor chemical manufacturing, electropolished 316L stainless steel with surface finishes below 0.5 µm Ra prevents metallic ion leaching. Non-metallic pumps with PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) or PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) linings offer near-universal chemical resistance and are preferred for hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and chlorinated solvents. The table below summarizes the most commonly specified material combinations for different chemical families, though our application engineers always perform a detailed review before finalizing the bill of materials.

• 316L Stainless Steel (1.4404): The most common metallic choice for organic acids, caustic solutions, and mild inorganic acids at ambient to moderate temperatures. Not suitable for strong reducing acids or chloride-containing environments above 60°C due to pitting corrosion risk.
• Hastelloy C-276 (UNS N10276): A nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy providing outstanding resistance to wet chlorine gas, hypochlorite, sulfuric acid at all concentrations up to 100°C, and chlorinated hydrocarbons. It is the gold standard for severe corrosive duties in agrochemical and fine chemical manufacturing.
• Duplex Stainless Steel (1.4462 / 2205): Combines high mechanical strength with superior chloride stress corrosion cracking resistance compared to austenitic grades. Ideal for brackish water, dilute sulfuric acid, and organic acid mixtures where high tensile properties allow thinner, lighter containment shells.
• PFA/PTFE Lined Ductile Iron: The ultimate solution for hydrochloric acid (all concentrations), hydrofluoric acid, high-purity deionized water, and mixed solvent streams. The liner is thick (3-5 mm) and vacuum-rated, while the ductile iron housing provides the structural strength to handle PN 16 flange loads.
• Titanium Grade 2 / Grade 7: Excellent for oxidizing chloride environments such as seawater, brine, and wet chlorine gas below 80°C. Titanium's passive oxide film is tenacious and self-healing, making it a preferred choice for chlor-alkali mercury cell brine and sodium hypochlorite production.
• Alloy 20 (UNS N08020): Specifically developed for sulfuric acid service in the 20-40% concentration range at temperatures up to 80°C, this nickel-iron-chromium alloy also resists phosphoric acid and mixed acid environments found in fertilizer production and pickling operations.
• Silicon Carbide (SSiC) Bearings: Chemically inert to virtually all acids (except HF) and alkalis, SiC bearings provide a hardness of 2800 HV, thermal conductivity of 120 W/m·K, and a coefficient of friction below 0.1 when lubricated, ensuring reliable operation even with poor lubricity fluids like acetone or MEK.
• FFKM (Perfluoroelastomer) O-Rings: For extreme chemical resistance and high-temperature sealing up to 325°C, FFKM compounds like Kalrez or Chemraz are specified. They outperform conventional FKM (Viton) and EPDM in aggressive solvents, ketones, and amines, ensuring long-term static seal integrity.

Sealless Pump Selection Guide for Chemical Processes

Selecting the correct sealless pump for a chemical application demands a methodical approach that begins with a thorough characterization of the pumped fluid and operating environment. The decision tree starts with the fluid's chemical nature (corrosivity, pH, presence of halides or oxidizing species), physical properties (viscosity, specific gravity, vapor pressure, solids content), and process conditions (flow rate, total dynamic head, net positive suction head available, temperature, and pressure). At HIS Pumps and Systems, our application engineers follow a structured selection protocol that evaluates each parameter against proven material and hydraulic performance databases. The goal is to match the pump's hydraulic envelope precisely to the required duty point while ensuring the wetted materials offer a predicted service life exceeding 20,000 hours under worst-case chemical conditions.

A critical early step involves calculating the NPSHa (Net Positive Suction Head available) and comparing it to the pump's NPSHr (required) across the full flow range. For chemical services with high vapor pressure liquids (such as bromine, sulfuryl chloride, or acetone near its boiling point), a low NPSHr impeller design is essential to prevent cavitation that can destroy bearings and cause magnetic decoupling. Additionally, the magnetic coupling torque capacity must be verified against the driver power and the fluid’s specific gravity to ensure synchronous transmission without slip. For fluids prone to solidification or crystallization, a pump with a heating jacket and a gentle warm-up procedure is mandatory. Viscosity above 100 cP requires derating of the hydraulic performance using the Hydraulic Institute's correction charts, and may necessitate oversized couplings and motor frames. Every selection must also consider plant safety classifications (ATEX/IECEx zone rating) and the required instrumentation for bearing temperature monitoring, leak detection, and dry-run protection.

The containment shell material selection is a make-or-break decision: metallic shells (Hastelloy C, duplex 2205) offer the best pressure containment and eddy current efficiency but are attacked by certain mineral acids; non-metallic PFA/ETFE lined shells provide universal chemical resistance but have pressure/temperature limitations (typically 16 bar at 100°C). Our team guides you through this trade-off, often recommending a lined pump with an enhanced carbon fiber reinforcement layer to meet higher pressure ratings. Similarly, bearing material pairings (SiC vs SiC, SiC vs carbon-graphite, or ceramic vs PTFE-filled) are selected based on the lubricity, temperature, and purity requirements of the process fluid. Below is a comprehensive checklist of the key factors you must provide to ensure a perfect sealless pump selection.

• Full Chemical Composition: Provide the exact fluid name, concentration, and any trace impurities (e.g., 37% HCl with <5 ppm FeCl3). Impurities can act as corrosion accelerators or cause localized pitting, so a complete analysis is critical for material qualification and avoiding premature containment shell failure.
• Operating Temperature Range: Define the normal, maximum, and minimum fluid temperatures, including any steam-out or CIP (clean-in-place) cycles. Temperature cycles influence thermal expansion clearances in the bearing system and can degrade elastomeric O-rings if not selected with adequate thermal margins.
• Required Flow and Head: Specify the design flow rate (m³/h or GPM) and the total dynamic head (meters or feet) at that flow. If multiple duty points exist, provide the entire performance profile; we will select a pump that operates near its Best Efficiency Point (BEP) to maximize bearing life and energy efficiency.
• NPSHa Calculation: Supply the suction pressure, fluid vapor pressure, suction line friction losses, and static head. Our engineers will compute the available NPSH and select a pump with adequate NPSH margin (usually NPSHa > 1.2 x NPSHr) to suppress cavitation across the entire control range.
• Viscosity and Specific Gravity: These physical properties directly impact power consumption, hydraulic performance, and magnetic coupling torque requirements. Non-Newtonian fluids (thixotropic or shear-thinning) need special attention because apparent viscosity changes with impeller speed, requiring a corrected performance curve.
• Solids Presence and Particle Characteristics: Report the concentration (% by weight or volume), particle size distribution, hardness (Mohs scale), and shape (angular, spherical). This determines whether a strainer is mandatory, if hard bearing faces (SiC vs SSiC) are needed, and if a semi-open impeller is more appropriate than a closed design.
• Site Classification and Motor Requirements: Provide the hazardous area classification (Zone 1/Zone 2, gas group, temperature class) to select appropriate ATEX/IECEx certified motor and instrumentation. Also specify voltage, frequency, enclosure (TEFC, TENV), and any local efficiency regulations (IE3/IE4).
• Cleaning and Sterilization Protocols: For multipurpose chemical plants with product changeover, describe CIP fluids (water, caustic, acid), temperature profiles, and any steam sterilization requirements. This guides the selection of CIP-friendly casing geometry, drainability, and compatible elastomers that can withstand thermal cycling.