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Typical auxiliary support system (panel) for Plan 23/52
Article
Mechanical Seals
Best Practices for Sealing High Pressure Boiler Circulating Pumps
by Christopher “Topher” Ropp
Making use of dual-stage mechanical seal systems.
December 2020
sealing sense
Article
Seals
Bolting Considerations for Bolted Flange Joints, Part 2
by Randy A. Wacker, P.E.
How to calculate if the bolt material can handle gasket stress.
November 2020
Dry screw vacuum pump for chemical and pharmaceutical processes
Article
Pumps
Dry Vacuum Technology for Chemical & Pharmaceutical Processes
by Uli Merkle
Various techniques can be used to protect these pumps from corrosion and particles.
November 2020
sealing sense
Article
Seals
Bolting Considerations for Bolted Flange Joints, Part 1
by Randy A. Wacker, P.E.
The testing characteristics of ductile and brittle bolting materials.
July 2020
The Basics of Pump Startup
Article
Pumps
The Basics of Pump Startup: Part 2
by Jim Elsey
In part 2 of this 2-part series, Jim Elsey instructs operators to do no harm.
July 2020
Fluid Sealing Association Annual Meeting Going Virtual

STOCKTON, Calif. - This letter comes from Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) president Rob Coffee, announcing the cancellation of the in-person FSA meeting set for this fall.

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pump compression packing
Article
Compression Packing
Compression Packing Installation
by Ron Frisard
by Brittany Kelley
Calculation assumptions can lead to shorter equipment life, more downtime.
June 2020
advanced rubber expansion joint arrangement
Article
Expansion Joints
Assessing Alternative Pump Piping Solutions
by Lloyd B. Aanonsen
Compare the axial and lateral end load conditions for five possible piping designs.
May 2020
Fluid Sealing Association Offering Two Webinars in June

The Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) is offering two webinars in the month of June. The cost to attend is $25, but for members, it is free.

Flange Sealing Installation Best Practices Webinar
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Noon to 1:30 p.m. EDT

Click here for more information and to register

  • Read more about Fluid Sealing Association Offering Two Webinars in June
Dry Running Mechanical Seal Faces
Article
Mechanical Seals
Carbon/Graphite for Dry Running Mechanical Seal Faces
by Keith Hoge
Tips for selecting seal face materials in harsh conditions.
April 2020
Sealing Vertical Turbine Pumps
Article
Pumps
Sealing Vertical Turbine Pumps & Supporting Their Shafts
by Chuck Tanner & Cody Kaufmann
Protecting these difficult-to-remove workhorses is critical for prolonged life.
April 2020
Fluid Sealing Association Annual Meeting
October 20th - October 22nd, 2020
Phoenix, AZ
Kimpton Hotel Palomar
610-971-4850
http://www.fluidsealing.com/industry-events

VIRTUAL

FSA has cancelled its in-person event, but will still hold a virtual event on the same dates.

Current Standards for Fire Testing of Flange Gaskets & Stem Packing
Article
Gaskets
Current Standards for Fire Testing of Flange Gaskets & Stem Packing
by Matthew Wasielewski
Learn why updates are needed for API test standard 607 and stay tuned for more.
February 2020
FSA Appoints Amy Hammarstrom to Board of Directors

WAYNE, Penn. - The Fluid Sealing Association announced the appointment of Amy Hammarstrom to its Board of Directors. Hammarstrom is the Vice President of General Rubber Corporation, located in Tucson, Arizona.  

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How Not to Use a Rubber Expansion Joint
Article
Pumps
How Not to Use a Rubber Expansion Joint
by Marty Rogin
Pay careful attention to these 9 issues.
January 2020
Sealing Sense
Article
Seals
Updates to FSA’s KnowledgeBase
by Jason Ferris
Fluid Sealing Association has more than 230 files on mechanical seals and more
December 2019
The USS Iwo Jima
Article
Seals
The Danger of Complacency in Equipment Selection & Installation
by Ron Frisard
One wrong pick could be fatal.
November 2019
Article
Seals
The Danger of Complacency in Equipment Selection & Installation
by Ron Frisard
One wrong pick could be fatal.
Beat Schneider
FSA Technical Director Henri Azibert Retires

The Fluid Sealing Association (FSA)’s technical director, Henri Azibert, has retired after leading a long career serving the fluid sealing industry.

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Article
Seals
The Importance of Liberal Lubrication
by Randy A. Wacker, P.E.
Extra energy transmitted can produce larger sealing stress on the gasket.
September 2019

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