Garlock
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January 18, 2024
Enhancing the surface profile can improve sealing capabilities, extending the functionality of aging piping systems in chemical plants.
There are many aged and aging process plants in operation today. In fact, many of the processing plants for power, chemicals, oil, etc., have been in service for more than 50 years. And while the piping itself may remain intact, their bolted flange gasket joints and connections are becoming misaligned, corroded and damaged due to repeated handling, chemical
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January 11, 2024
Garlock GYLON® Style 3545 Exceeds in Chemical Processing
INDUSTRY
Chemical Processing
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Size: Various
Temperature: 200° F
Application: Carbon steel, lead-lined flanges
Media: Bromine
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December 14, 2023
The Potential Benefits of Investing in High Performance Expansion Joints
Material validation is a critical step when designing a high-performance expansion joint. Therefore, it is important to know what is on the inside of the expansion joint and not just the outside. There are numerous issues that could arise from improper material selection and layering construction that will ultimately affect the life and performance -
November 20, 2023
Pump Diaphragms Made from Elastomers
Pumps that operate with a diaphragm have been in use since the mid-1800s because of their simplicity and effectiveness.
That isn’t to say these pumps have remained unchanged in all that time. More than 150 years of innovation and technical improvements in diaphragm profiles and elastomeric material sciences have secured their use for a wide range of pumping and reciprocating applications.
The design and utilization of diaphragms in pumping applications
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October 27, 2023
Abrasive media comes in many forms—from mining slurries to wood pulp and even substances as seemingly mild as liquid chocolate. This diversity rules out a one-size-fits-all solution for abrasive pumping applications. However, today’s broad range of materials, from carbon fiber packing to graphite-filled polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bushings, includes products capable of meeting an equally broad range of abrasive wear requirements.
Carbon Fiber Packing
Few materials offer the
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October 18, 2023
Flange gasket storage is often an after-thought for many of our customers. While incorrect gasket installation procedures is the #1 culprit when it comes to gasket failure, gasket storage can play a large role in the quality of the gasket being installed.
Get the Most Out of Your Flange Gaskets
Gasket Performance Depends on Many Factors
Flange gaskets are highly engineered products, and their
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September 20, 2023
Material certifications, seal geometry and even seal color must also be factored in to allow for maximized seal life, minimized risk and reduced total cost of ownership for both the seal and the rotating equipment.
The most challenging operational environments for sealing mixers, agitators and pumps are often found in the food and pharmaceutical industries. When designing, selecting, or implementing a dynamic seal into operation in the food and pharma space, it is crucial to consider
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August 18, 2023
The world has entered a pivotal moment in water treatment, and the challenges continue to worsen as municipalities grapple with the risk of encountering premature failure in elastomeric gaskets. Such a risk brings up several problems, including reduced efficiency, sudden equipment failure, costly maintenance and downtime, and perhaps worst of all — contamination.
Prior to 2013, gasketing products were not subject to the NSF61 (Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects) standard, leaving
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June 27, 2023
Garlock has expanded their Ultra Low Emissions family of products to include a spiral wound gasket. The FLEXSEAL® ULE is designed for use where leakage control is critical and the aggressive application requires a spiral wound design. It’s manufactured using high performance graphite, and offers maximum protection against oxidation. The standard design includes an inner ring and outer ring, as well as preformed metal wire to enhance compressibility and sealability. The FLEXSEAL® ULE spiral wound
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June 16, 2023
Metal Expansion Joints
The majority of nuclear power plants in the United States are approaching 40 years of age and some of the components installed during initial construction are beginning to show signs of wear. This is especially true of emergency diesel generator sets (EDGs) that provide backup power as necessary. Although varying in design, EDGs manufactured by Fairbanks-Morse, Cooper-Bessemer and Electro-Motive Diesel all produce excessive vibration. Propagated throughout a system,
