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- October 11, 2022
Rare and Ultra-Pure Resources Present Unique Challenge to Finding Appropriate Low Temp Gasket
Modern technology often requires rare or ultra-pure materials that can only be handled or obtained within extreme environmental conditions. These same conditions present unique and hazardous difficulties when transporting or utilizing these resources. Resources such as liquid oxygen, nitrogen, or argon; all of which are classified as “industrial gases” are handled well below the normal temperature ranges that every-day liquids exist; ranging as low as -195.8°C (-320.4°F). This often makes it a challenging task to find a low temp gasket to fit the specifications for the application.
As an example, let’s look at argon; an important gas used in Welding, Neon Lights, 3D Printing, and Metal Production, just to name a few. It is far more economical to house and transport argon in its liquid state. However, it must be held at an astonishingly low -185.9°C. Fitting the pipes together and maintaining
- July 26, 2022
Leakages and ill-assembled flanged connections are a daily concern for both offshore and onshore refining industries. Possible implications include additional reinstatement, production loss, monetary loss, damage to assets, harm to employees and environmental consequences. Operators and engineering houses have been left with limited options for ensuring the integrity and safety of bolted flange connections -- until now.
KLINGER Sentry Reverse Integrity Gaskets are designed so leakage testing can be carried out on individual gasketed connections to determine if tightness has been achieved, before introducing internal pressure. And the system also allows monitoring of the joint throughout its lifespan.
- July 20, 2022
While the primary function of a gasket is to create and maintain a tight seal, gaskets can do more than that – they can also dampen and reduce sound and vibration. This function can be particularly valuable, and necessary, in applications where noise and vibration reduction are desired.
Applications where it is often necessary to reduce the transmission of sound and vibration include HVAC systems, industrial machinery and equipment, telecommunication equipment (including cell phones), computers, household appliances, and automotive and mass transit vehicles. Reducing the transmission of sound and vibration has positive impacts on the health and well-being of personnel, while also extending the life and performance of machinery and equipment by protecting internal components from damage.
- May 11, 2022
- April 21, 2022
Thermoseal's KLINGERSIL C-4401 gasket material is a compressed fiber material with excellent chemical and sealability characteristics while being reasonably priced. C-4401 is manufactured from synthetic fibers with a Nitrile binder system and is an exceptional gasket material for sealing liquids in high temperature applications. C-4401 is manufactured from synthetic fibers with a Nitrile binder system and is an exceptional gasket material for sealing liquids in high temperature applications . This material is typically used as a gasket or seal for compressors, pipe flanges, manways, pumps and valves.
March 11, 2022The GYLON® TUFF-RAIL® Family consists of two tank car manway gaskets, GYLON® 3545 & 3504 TUFF-RAIL®. The TUFF-RAIL® patent pending technology incorporates raised sealing features for a tighter seal in less than ideal bolting conditions, even after multiple cycles. Engineered to a single size, these gaskets fit the most common manways (AAR-1, UTC-1, TRN-1) simplifying gasket selection and inventory requirements. Constructed from Garlock's industry proven GYLON® material, TUFF-RAIL ® manway gaskets have been tested for reliability, reusability, and superior performance over other similar PTFE materials.
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March 02, 2022Original Fabric Shields - How They Work
There are two pull-cords which run parallel along the length of the outside of flange. Two Velcro tabs are also situated at each end of the shield, which are only used to keep the shield in place while the cords are being tightened. Firstly, wrap the shield tightly around the flange. The two Velcro tabs fasten together to close the shield and hold it in place, ready for tightening of the cords.
February 25, 2022Flexible graphite is commonly used as gasket and packing material because of its heat management and fluid sealing properties, but it usage extends outside of the domain of industry. Currently researchers are finding a number of abstract uses for flexible graphite, not only due to its heat management and fluid sealing properties, but also its electrical conductivity, anti-corrosive properties, and resistance to aging.
The list of flexible graphite research encompasses a range of topics which include:
- further investigation of properties
- enhancements to devices and/or other
February 01, 2022January 05, 2022INDUSTRY
ChemicalCUSTOMER
Large Petrochemical PlantCUSTOMER BACKGROUND
The customer is a maker of petrochemical feed-stocks used in the manufacture of plastics, rubber, fibers, solvents, detergents, fertilizers and paints.
