Article Pumps Industry Associations Look Back on the Last 30 Years by Pumps & Systems Staff HI, FSA, SWPA and the Texas A&M Turbo Lab reflect on the last 30 years and what they expect for the next 30. January 2023
Article Seals Cost Considerations When Selecting Sealing Solutions for Boiler Feed Pumps by Glenn Owens Jr. The importance of planning for the full life of your sealing solution. December 2022
Article Seals Why Legislators Should Narrow the List of Dangerous PFAS by Fluid Sealing Association In this report, the Fluid Sealing Association explains that not all chemicals in this category are dangerous, namely polytetrafluoroethylene. November 2022
Article Motors Pump Motors for Industrial & Municipal Water & Wastewater Operations by Bob Perdue Review a comparison of submersible and immersible motor types. September 2022
Article Seals Rubber Expansion Joints for Pump & Piping Systems by Marty Rogin Avoid some of the more common installation issues. September 2022
Article Expansion Joints Your Guide to Expansion Joints in Pulp & Paper by Brandon Phillips This component keeps equipment running efficiently. May 2022
Article Seals Support Systems for Dual Pressurized Pump Gas Seals by Mark Savage What are the best practices for ensuring the reliability of API Piping Plan 74? April 2022
Article The Dangers of Avoiding Proper Training by Ron Frisard Gasket training can be the difference between workers getting home safely or not. March 2022
Article Seals PFAS Regulations Report From the Fluid Sealing Association by Ron Frisard by Phil Mahoney Members address lawmakers who are considering banning use of this class of chemicals that are used in fluid sealing products. February 2022
Article Pumps Industry Associations Plan for 2022 EASA, FSA, HI, SWPA and the Texas A&M Labs share what users can look forward to in the year ahead. January 2022
Article Pumps Identifying Proper Packing Selection Tips, tricks and things to keep in mind when choosing packing. October 2021
Article Pumps Expansion Joint Surveys Equal Plant Reliability These are critical for maintenance and saving plants from environmental concerns. September 2021
Article Seals The Benefits of Split Seals by Steven Bullen The newest generation of split seals offers cost savings, self-alignment and eliminates need for equipment disassembly. August 2021
Article Seals Fugitive Emission Testing of Flange Gaskets by Matthew Wasielewski Examining the standards that guide gasket testing. July 2021
Article Pumps Tapered Rubber Expansion Joints by Paul "Bud" Baltzer Jr. The pros and cons of concentric and eccentric tapered reducers. May 2021
Article Mechanical Seals Seal Face Materials for Abrasive Services by FSA member Joe Boylan Optimize material and surface treatment selection. April 2021
Article Gaskets Gasket Characteristics at Subambient Temperatures by Adam Arnett Compare gasket mechanical behavior from subambient to elevated temperatures. March 2021
Article Compression Packing 4 Steps to Correctly Inserting Packing Rings by Kathy Johnson Follow these tips to lengthen packing life. February 2021
Article Piping Hydrostatic Testing for Rubber Expansion Joints by Brandon Phillips This practice can ensure safety and reliability of piping systems. January 2021
Article Gaskets FGD Systems: Fighting Abrasive Wear in Expansion Joints by Brandon Phillips Select the right expansion joint for your coal-fired power station. December 2020