Manufacturer of seals for the nuclear industry, elastomer parts for nuclear thermal insulation

Elastomer and composite part for
Nuclear Industry

Watertightness, compliance with standards, safety
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Manufacturer of elastomer and composite parts for the nuclear industry

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BORFLEX®, French and European leader in technical rubber parts, creates and produces elastomer solutions for the main players in the nuclear industry.

BORFLEX® is the supplier of choice for major contractors and all those involved in new construction and maintenance.

BORFLEX® produces mechanical parts and precision assemblies for thenuclear industry in all metals and alloys, as well as in a wide range of plastics (PVC, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, etc.).

The BORFLEX® group designs and manufactures all types of rubber and PU molds, as well as rolled threads, and can supply customized seals and elastomer parts for the nuclear industry.

BORFLEX® is capable of working in radiation zones 1 to 4. (4 being the most exposed to radiation)

BORFLEX® expertise

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BORFLEX® stands out thanks to its expertise, mainly in the following areas

- Radiation resistant elastomers

Which guarantee the watertightness of the working chamber

· Seals for swimming pools (cofferdam seals)
· Radiation protection (Flexibore)
· Sensitive sealing applications
· Protective bellows

FLEXIBORE® - THERMAL NEUTRON ABSORPTION

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The FLEXIBORE® trademark, registered by BORFLEX® and specially developed for the nuclear industry, guarantees that the final part will absorb thermal neutrons.

Its 50% B4C composition makes scattering negligible compared to neutron absorption. FLEXIBORE® is also used in neutron spectrometry to reduce background noise.

FLEXIBORE® is very flexible and can be adapted to complex shapes. It can be folded on a small radius without breaking. It is easy to cut and the B4C powder is evenly distributed.

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Flexibore is a material composed of natural rubber and B4C powder. The Flexibore sheet contains 50% of its weight in B4C. The B10 contained in the material absorbs neutrons. Scattering is negligible compared with neutron absorption. Flexibore is also used in neutron spectrometry to reduce background.

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • - High flexibility: adapts to complex shapes
  • - Folds to a small radius without breaking
  • - Uniform distribution of B4C powder
  • - Easy to cut
  • - Black colour

Elastomer part design

In addition to catalog products, BORFLEX® has its own dedicated engineering departments, which design and develop innovative elastomer and composite solutions.

Elastomer formulation & mixing

BORFLEX® has designed and developed several thousand elastomer formulations to meet the requirements of its converting customers.

Seal extrusion & fiberglass profile pultrusion, GRP profile

BORFLEX® manufactures extruded seals, to ensure water, air and noise tightness, as well as pultruded fiberglass profiles or GRP profiles to meet your construction, protection and insulation needs.

Rubber part molding

BORFLEX® can design and manufacture molded parts in rubber and polyurethane part by injection, compression or unit transfer.

Cutting and making of elastomer parts

BORFLEX® assists craftsmen and small businesses in the design of one-off, prototype or small series elastomer parts. We can provide real custom cutting solutions for your projects.

Rubber and polyurethane cylinder lining

BORFLEX® manufactures all types of rubber, polyurethane and composite linings for all your rollers, cylinders, rollers and wheels.

Examples of watertight elastomer products for the nuclear industry

  • - Precision assemblies (for metals, alloys, plastics)
  • - Rolled fillets
  • - Custom joints
  • - Door seals (between reactor and living areas)
  • - Cofferdam seals
  • - Sleeves
  • - Mussels cc or pu
  • - Wear parts for valves
  • - Mechanical parts (for metals, alloys, plastics)
  • - Protective bellows

Would you like to know more about our solutions? Please contact us!

contact@borflex.fr

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For more information, please refer to our brochure

Download our nuclear brochure