An introduction to expansion joints and their uses in food and beverage applications.
Sealing Sense
In this report, the Fluid Sealing Association explains that not all chemicals in this category are dangerous, namely polytetrafluoroethylene.
A look at the steps taken to ensure food and beverage safety.
Hydropad technology lowers face operating temperatures and improves efficiency.
Select the right sealing solution for a specific application.
This component keeps equipment running efficiently.
Finding the right seal depends on the equipment and application.
The newest generation of split seals offers cost savings, self-alignment and eliminates need for equipment disassembly.
Understand how to maintain safety and reliability.
The pros and cons of concentric and eccentric tapered reducers.
Compare gasket mechanical behavior from subambient to elevated temperatures.
Follow these tips to lengthen packing life.
This practice can ensure safety and reliability of piping systems.
Making use of dual-stage mechanical seal systems.
How to calculate if the bolt material can handle gasket stress.
Ensuring stuffing box reliability and controlling the environment mitigate many issues.
The restrained styles restrain, or better manage, the pressure thrust forces within the piping system.
What are the best practices for sealing equipment with high thermal expansion?
The testing characteristics of ductile and brittle bolting materials.
Calculation assumptions can lead to shorter equipment life, more downtime.
Compare the axial and lateral end load conditions for five possible piping designs.
Tips for selecting seal face materials in harsh conditions.