Marine sealing applications demand resistance to seawater, biofouling, UV exposure, vibration and wide temperature swings. FITCO supplies O-Rings and seals to shipbuilders, offshore operators, marine equipment manufacturers and naval maintenance facilities across UAE and the Gulf region.
Marine Sealing Challenges
- Continuous seawater and salt spray exposure
- Antifouling chemical resistance
- UV and ozone degradation on deck-mounted equipment
- Diesel fuel and lubricating oil contact
- Wide operating temperature range (-30°C to +120°C)
Recommended Materials
- EPDM — Excellent seawater, ozone and UV resistance
- NBR — Fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid resistance
- FKM (Viton) — High-performance sealing in engine rooms and fuel systems
- Neoprene — Weather deck sealing; flame retardant
- HNBR — Excellent abrasion resistance for dynamic marine seals
Applications
- Ship propulsion shaft seals
- Deck equipment and winches
- Marine engine fuel and cooling systems
- Offshore platform valves and subsea equipment
- Navigation and communication equipment housings
- Desalination plant aboard vessels