different types of connectors and feedthroughs for oil and gas applications

Eternaloc® oil and gas connectors, feedthroughs and penetrators

Eternaloc® connectors give sensitive electronics a hermetic protective barrier against the extreme environment for oil and gas. These components enable highly reliable electrical power and signal transmission for the entire product lifetime, reducing the need for costly maintenance.

The challenges for oil & gas equipment

  • Downhole drilling and subsea operations occur in one of the harshest environments on Earth.
  • Oil and gas drilling equipment must not only survive but also operate flawlessly and safely under extremely high pressure and temperature as well as high voltages.
  • Subsea equipment requires a strong barrier against water, gas, and various downhole substances to prevent failures and accidents.
  • Long-lifetime designs are critical because maintenance is extremely costly when equipment is deep underground or on the ocean floor
  • Electrical connectors and packages can be a potential weak point. Durability is critical since any failure can disrupt operations and compromise performance.

Oil and gas drilling rig work over remote wellhead platform

SCHOTT Eternaloc® connectors battle against the harshest conditions

The oil and gas drilling platform on the sea under extreme whether condition
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Reliability & safety

Thanks to proven glass-to-metal sealing technology, our connectors and packages enable flawless operation under extreme pressures, temperatures, and vibration. Products can be explosion-proof certified upon request.

An oil and gas equipment under deep sea.
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Maintenance free

Our glass-sealing technology enables maintenance-free reliability for lifetimes up to 60 years,* preventing costly downtime and reducing ownership costs.

*Certified for nuclear applications

Feedthrough enabling connection between liquid and air
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Enhanced performance

Our helium gastight multi-chip module (MCM) packages for subsea equipment have superior waterproofness that exceeds the IP69 standard. As a specialized glass expert, we use our highly insulating glass to improve the electrical performance of high-voltage oil & gas equipment.

An SCHOTT expert hold the Eternaloc oil & gas connectors
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Whatever the requirements, we make it possible

Drawing on over 80 years of expertise and experience in hermetic packaging, we provide cooperative development services and customized products with premium quality to meet specific requirements.

A man in front of the power generation plant
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Added value

Working with SCHOTT is smooth and hassle-free. Our products have proven safety in many energy sectors, such as nuclear power, LNG and hydrogen transportation. Drawing on our experience in the energy sector, we offer customers valuable and impactful solutions.

Structure of a glass to metal seal

What are the benefits of glass-to-metal sealing technology?

Hermetic sealing and packaging prevents moisture and gas permeation, helping protect electronics from premature component or system failure.

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Uncompromised durability for extreme oil and gas environments

SCHOTT components are designed to withstand the challenging operating conditions of the oil and gas industry, including temperatures of 205 ºC and operating pressures of 20,000 PSI. We offer product variants designed for dependable power and signal transmission, whether underground or beneath the sea.

Eternaloc® connectors – uncompromised reliability for power & signal transmission

 

  • Superior pressure resistance
    Up to 35,000 PSI / 2413 bar

  • Extreme temperature resistance
    From -170 to +450 °C

  • High electrical performance
    Up to 13,800 V & 1,500 A
    Coax, triax, and fiber optic options available

  • Unrivalled insulation resistance
    Enabling > 10GOhm at 1000V

Relevant product:
Multi-chip-module (MCM) housings – superior protection for sensitive electronics

Apart from Eternaloc® connectors, SCHOTT also offers microelectronic package for oil and gas applications. Hermetic multi-chip module (MCM) housings are used for protective packaging of sensitive measurement and control electronics in harsh environment conditions. Simultaneously, built-in glass-to-metal sealed connectors enable power and signal transmission (electrical and optical) into and out of the package.

  • Non-magnetic interference
    Housings help the sensors function without magnetic disruption

  • Efficient heat dissipation
    Variety of heatsinking options available

  • Superior shock and vibrational resistance
    Remains hermetic in downhole drilling applications

  • Different metal materials available
    We offer GTMS in different metal materials such as non-magnetic titanium, robust Kovar alloys, and more.

Additional offerings for oil and gas customers include:

  • In-house plating capabilities.
  • Inspection and testing, including helium leakage, hydrostatic pressure, insulation resistance, voltage withstand, and FPI. External partners are available for additional tests.
  • In-house qualification team and partners for external qualification.
  • Insulating accessories, including epoxy potting, PEEK insulators, boot seals, and cables.
  • Secondary processes such as cable assembly, polishing, and termination upon request.

Want to know more? Let's talk

Whether you need more information, samples, a quote, or advice for a project, I would be delighted to talk to you.

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Ulrich Dirr, Head of Sales Eternaloc®
Ulrich Dirr

Head of Sales Eternaloc®