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Dry Running Mechanical Seal Faces
Mechanical Seals
Carbon/Graphite for Dry Running Mechanical Seal Faces
Tips for selecting seal face materials in harsh conditions.
ASTM International Committee Releases Latest Room Temperature Tightness Test
Seals
ASTM International Committee Releases Latest Room Temperature Tightness Test
There is a new method to derive gasket design constants for bolted joint design.
Current Standards for Fire Testing of Flange Gaskets & Stem Packing
Gaskets
Current Standards for Fire Testing of Flange Gaskets & Stem Packing
Learn why updates are needed for API test standard 607 and stay tuned for more.
How Not to Use a Rubber Expansion Joint
Pumps
How Not to Use a Rubber Expansion Joint
Pay careful attention to these 9 issues.
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Seals
Updates to FSA’s KnowledgeBase
Fluid Sealing Association has more than 230 files on mechanical seals and more

The USS Iwo Jima
Seals
The Danger of Complacency in Equipment Selection & Installation
One wrong pick could be fatal.
Seals
The Danger of Complacency in Equipment Selection & Installation
One wrong pick could be fatal.
How To Prevent Galvanic Corrosion of Valve Stems
Seals
How To Prevent Galvanic Corrosion of Valve Stems
Learn how different metals react, and how corrosion inhibitors can help avoid downtime.
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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Seals
The Importance of Liberal Lubrication
Extra energy transmitted can produce larger sealing stress on the gasket.
Thermabraid
Seals
How to Choose Best Materials Based on Chemistry
Strong oxidizers can damage metal, causing pitting or rust and creating possible safety concerns.

FSA Figure 1 - Rubber Expansion Joint
Seals
Custom Rubber Expansion Joints
A flexible choice can adapt to permanent misalignment, preventing future damage.
Sealing High-Speed Shafts in Turbomachinery
Seals
Sealing High-Speed Shafts in Turbomachinery
Understand implications involved with using gas film seals in this application.
API 622: Valve Packing for Fugitive Emissions
Seals
API 622: Valve Packing for Fugitive Emissions
Most emissions escape through the valve stem.
Temperature & Pressure Considerations for Nonmetallic Piping Expansion Joints
Expansion Joints
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
Seals
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?
Pumps
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’
Compression Packing
Fluid Sealing Association Releases Latest ‘Compression Packing Technical Manual’
Several new sections have been added.
Unusual Mechanical Seal Applications
Mechanical Seals
Unusual Mechanical Seal Applications
Problematic tasks can require improved performance in extreme operating conditions.
A User’s Guide to Expansion Joint Control Units
Expansion Joints
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
Mechanical Seals
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
Mechanical Seals
How to Use IoT to Improve Mechanical Seal Reliability
Predictive maintenance programs can increase the longevity of wear parts.

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