3 Key Benefits of using phenolic material in proppants, or frac balls, used in hydraulic fracturing

Hydraulic fracturing is growing- and so is the use of proppants, or “frac balls”. There are three main reasons for choosing phenolic material for proppants.  The first reason is its high compression load, or the amount of pressure that phenolic material can withstand. Second, phenolic material is resistant to chemical absorption, which makes it very durable for the oil & gas industry.  Third, phenolic material is easy to mold and capable of realizing specific gravities, which is needed for hydraulic fracturing. 

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Hydraulic Fracturing, or "frac" balls by Davies Molding

Yes, we serve the fastener, automotive, and medical industries with our extensive knobs and handles, but did you know we also manufacture frac balls for the oil & gas industry?  Consumers have seen a decrease in heating bills this winter due to an increase in natural gas production and supply, primarily from hydraulic fracturing or fracking.  Davies Molding LLC, a custom molder since 1933, produces custom molded frac and diverter balls used in the hydraulic fracturing process.  Frac balls can be molded using injection molded materials such as PEEK and nylon or thermoset phenolic materials. Click here to view the Davies Molding frac ball overview or visit our website at http://frac-balls.daviesmolding.com/. Want to learn more about the fracking process? Click here to learn more about the hydraulic fracturing.