Case Study

Certified Sealing Solutions for
nuclear waste transportation

CASE STUDIES

THE CHALLENGE

A global fabricator and developer of casks for radioactive materials reached out to Wyatt Seal for support with a critical nuclear waste transportation application. The customer required multiple EPDM O-rings that could meet a highly specific material callout, along with extensive documentation, including CBI certifications and detailed material test reports.

Their existing supplier was located overseas and was not providing the level of responsiveness needed for such a demanding application. Because the seals were used for the containment of nuclear waste, the customer needed a supplier that could provide both reliable components and complete material traceability.

 

The Solution

Wyatt Seal worked with the customer to identify a sealing solution that could meet their demanding material and certification requirements. Based on the application’s needs, Parker Hannifin was selected as the ideal manufacturing partner due to their expertise in high-performance sealing materials, rigorous quality standards, and advanced testing capabilities.

Case Study Nuclear Waste Transportation

The extruded and spliced EPDM O-rings were manufactured at the Parker facility located in Spartanburg, SC, with all required material testing completed at Parker’s ISO 17025-accredited laboratory in Lexington, KY. This approach ensured the seals met the customer’s stringent nuclear application requirements while providing the necessary documentation and traceability.

Throughout the project, Wyatt Seal maintained close communication between the customer and Parker teams, helping navigate documentation requirements and ensuring the customer had visibility into the manufacturing and testing process.

 

The Results

The final Parker sealing solution successfully met the customer’s strict material requirements for nuclear applications, providing the performance, certification, and documentation needed for their transportation casks.

The project also provided the customer with a more responsive U.S.-based supply chain and a trusted partner for future sealing needs. As part of the qualification process, the Parker Spartanburg facility was assessed and certified by the customer to ensure it met their demanding standards.

Ultimately, Wyatt Seal provided more than just a sealing component. By combining application expertise, responsive customer service, and collaboration with Parker’s manufacturing and testing teams, Wyatt Seal helped deliver a reliable sealing solution for one of the most highly regulated, high-risk industries in the world.