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The Importance of Liberal Lubrication 
Extra energy transmitted can produce larger sealing stress on the gasket.
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.
Azibert's start into the sealing industry was...
How to Choose Best Materials Based on Chemistry 
Strong oxidizers can damage metal, causing pitting or rust and creating possible safety concerns.
Custom Rubber Expansion Joints
A flexible choice can adapt to permanent misalignment, preventing future damage.





Sealing High-Speed Shafts in Turbomachinery 
Understand implications involved with using gas film seals in this application.
API 622: Valve Packing for Fugitive Emissions 
Most emissions escape through the valve stem.
Temperature & Pressure Considerations for Nonmetallic Piping Expansion Joints 
Size will have a major impact on all essential parameters.
Q&A: FSA President Rob Coffee on Tariffs & the Seals Industry 
Coffee also discusses need for training, optimism for coming year and more.





What Are the Best Practices for Ensuring Reliability of API Piping Plan 53C?
Methods for pressurized seal systems
Fluid Sealing Association Releases Latest ‘Compression Packing Technical Manual’
Several new sections have been added.
Unusual Mechanical Seal Applications 
Problematic tasks can require improved performance in extreme operating conditions.
A User’s Guide to Expansion Joint Control Units 
Plus the Top 4 anomalies to look for when performing a field inspection.
Subsea Oil & Gas Recovery Requires Specialized Sealing
Rigorous temperature, pressure and exposure conditions must be met.
How to Use IoT to Improve Mechanical Seal Reliability
Predictive maintenance programs can increase the longevity of wear parts.
A Guide to Elastomer Technology in Mechanical Seals 
Evaluate properties of rubber during installation & seal life.
How to Investigate Compression Packing Failure Modes 
Over-tightening, excessive speed and improper installation can cause a system to falter.
The Importance of Using Thread Lubricants in Bolted Connections 
Learn how K factor affects this choice.
Static Seals for Extreme Cold Conditions 
Flexible graphite and PTFE are commonly used in cryogenic sealing.
Best Practices for Sealing in Extreme Cold
How to seal rotating shafts for low temperature to cryogenic fluids.
Isolation of Noise & Vibration in HVAC & Plumbing Piping Systems 
Why rubber is the best choice for reducing problems.
Troubleshooting Gasket Failure
Low torqueing loads, inadequate equipment selection or faulty installation could be to blame.
Compression Packing: A Look Beyond the Standard Stuffing Box 
How this application fits as a versatile solution
Test Methods to Qualify Quarter-Turn Valves for Low Emissions Service 
Learn the distinctions between ISO 15848-1 and API 641
Determine the Best Piping Plan for Supporting Mechanical Seals in Vertical Pumps 
Understand how different pump types impact seal chamber pressure.
How to Get Most Out of Flange Gasket Materials
Performance depends on many factors
Controlling the Seal Chamber Environment 
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Valve Packing Friction: the Hidden Factor for Better Plant Performance
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How Carbon Works in Mechanical Sealing
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Compensating for Oxygen Concentration 
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Overview of Multiple Lip Seals
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