GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA – Saint-Gobain Seals Group's Meldin® 5000 series offering has been selected for packing kit backup rings for a down hole drilling application in the oil and gas market. The Meldin® 5000 series based on polyetheretherketone (PEEK) belongs to the Meldin® HT product family, which includes other high performance, polymer-based custom thermoplastic solutions. The backup ring parts are used in a hydraulic drilling jar that helps free and move the drill pipe components ...This story is related to the following:Mechanical Components and AssembliesFasteners and HardwareSearch for suppliers of: Back-Up Rings | Backing Rings |