Why Choose Rubberatkins Cups?
Engineered for Extreme Conditions
Designed to withstand demanding high-pressure, high-temperature, and chemically aggressive environments commonly encountered in oil and gas operations.
Advanced Material Technology
Available in NBR, HNBR, THERMANITE®, and customer-specific compounds tailored to individual operating environments.
Proven Sealing Reliability
Developed to provide excellent pressure retention, reduced extrusion risk, and extended operational life.
Custom Manufactured
Bespoke cup designs can be developed to meet specific dimensions, temperature ranges, chemical exposures, and pressure requirements.
Fully Tested Solutions
Many cup designs are qualified and tested in-house to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
Cup Product Range
High-Pressure Cups (HPC)
The High-Pressure Cup (HPC) is a unidirectional, self-energising sealing element designed to provide reliable annular sealing in high-pressure and high-temperature downhole applications.
Key Features
- Pressure-energised sealing design
- Garter spring anti-extrusion backup system
- Bonded metal insert construction
- Excellent sealing and stab-in capability
- Available from 2⅞” to 24″
- Working pressures up to 10,000 psi
- Temperatures up to 150°C (material dependent)
Typical Applications
- Liner hanger packers
- Drilling operations
- Cementing operations
- Pressure testing
- Completion tools
- Annular sealing systems
Heavy-Duty Cups (HD Cups)
Designed for extreme downhole environments, Heavy-Duty Cups incorporate a dual-petal backup system to provide enhanced structural support and resistance to extrusion.
Key Benefits
- Enhanced pressure integrity
- Improved durability
- Longer service life
- Reliable sealing under high differential pressure
- Controlled tool movement whilst maintaining a positive seal
Typical Applications
- Hydraulic fracturing
- Wellbore cleanup
- Completion tools
- Demanding HPHT environments
CRT Cups (Casing Running Tool Cups)
CRT Cups, also known as Low-Pressure Cups (LPC), are cost-effective elastomeric sealing components used primarily in casing running operations.
Key Features
- Robust elastomer construction
- Suitable for low-pressure service
- Available from 4½” to 13⅝”
- Pressure ratings up to 250 psi
- Temperature ratings up to 150°C
Applications
- Casing running tools
- Debris catch applications
- Fluid diversion
- Surface equipment sealing
Steam Cups
Rubberatkins Steam Cups are specifically designed for thermal Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) operations including CSS and SAGD applications.
Manufactured using THERMANITE® technology, these cups provide reliable sealing performance under prolonged steam exposure and elevated temperatures. Rubberatkins Steam Cups have been deployed in thermal recovery operations globally and are designed to reduce steam losses, improve sealing efficiency, and maximise production performance.
Key Features
- Temperature capability up to 315°C
- Steam and hydrocarbon resistance
- Thermal expansion-activated sealing
- Wire mesh reinforced construction
- Easy installation and retrieval
- Horizontal and vertical deployment options
Benefits
- Reduced steam loss
- Increased formation penetration
- Enhanced production efficiency
- Long operational life
- Lower intervention costs
Artificial Lift Cups
Rubberatkins supplies a range of cups and sealing solutions for artificial lift systems, including:
- ESP Cups
- Debris Barriers
- Swab Cups
- Oil Savers
Designed to provide reliable operation and protection for artificial lift equipment in challenging production environments.
Material Options
Rubberatkins cups are available in a variety of materials to suit your application:
- NBR (Nitrile)
- HNBR
- FKM
- EPDM
- THERMANITE®
- VERMANITE®
- SULFANITE®
- Custom-engineered elastomer compounds
Our in-house materials team can develop bespoke compounds to address specific challenges including steam resistance, H₂S exposure, hydrocarbons, extreme temperatures, and aggressive chemicals.
Applications
Rubberatkins Cups are used across a broad range of industries and applications:
- Drilling
- Cementing
- Liner Hanger Systems
- Pressure Testing
- Completion Operations
- Hydraulic Fracturing
- Artificial Lift Systems
- Thermal Recovery (CSS & SAGD)
- Well Intervention
- Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
Related Products
Complete your sealing system with other Rubberatkins products:
- Packer Elements
- Chevron Seal Stacks
- Gland Seals
- O-Rings
- T-Seals
- Bonded Seals
- PU Seals & Compression Discs
- Custom Seals
- Cup & Mandrel Assemblies
- ESP Debris Barriers
The Rubberatkins Advantage
With more than 35 years of elastomer engineering expertise, Rubberatkins works closely with operators, service companies, and OEMs to develop sealing solutions that improve equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and maximise operational performance. Our engineering, materials development, manufacturing, and testing capabilities enable us to provide standard and bespoke cup solutions suited to the most challenging global applications.
Contact Rubberatkins
Looking for a cup solution for your next project?
Our engineering team can assist with material selection, design optimisation, prototype development, qualification testing, and full-scale production.