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- 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
- May 11, 2022
Steps to Installing a Gasket on a Flange
This blog will go over the 8 simple steps to install a gasket on a flange.
Thanks to our friends at Gore for providing the visual for this blog post.
- February 01, 2022
GFS Graphite materials, including Garlock GRAPH-LOCK® and the Klinger flexible graphite series are composed of pure, exfoliated flake material. These materials excel in extreme conditions and withstands high temperatures, high pressures, and aggressive chemicals.
- January 05, 2022
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Large Petrochemical - December 03, 2021
In our continued effort to provide our customers convenient seal sizing guides, GFS is happy to present the newest technical bulletins:
- Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges - Ring Gasket Sizing Guide
- ASME B16.21 - 2016
- Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges - Full Face Gasket Sizing Guide
- ASME B16.21 - 2016
- September 02, 2021
Compressed non-asbestos gasket materials are subject to a natural aging process, like all elastomer-containing materials. This process depends on the kind of elastomer, its vulcanization system, and the storage conditions. Unfavorable storage conditions such as extreme temperatures, exposure to sunlight, low humidity, etc. can lead to a premature reduction of the material’s quality.
This blog will outline the conditions for proper storage of compressed non-asbestos gasket materials. These should
- November 11, 2020
Understanding the Difference Between Gasket Types
As our friends at Dichtomatik like to say, "where there are pumps and valves, there are also gaskets." Gaskets are critical components in fluid conveyance systems. There is a wide variety of types and materials that they can be made from. Many of the most commonly-asked questions revolve around which gaskets are right for which situations for a variety of industries including but not exclusive to: food & beverage, oil & gas, construction,
- August 05, 2020
So you spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year on sealing solutions, like gaskets. But did you know that the way you store your gaskets could affect the effectiveness or life span of your gaskets? In this blog, we offer some tips for gasket storage and shelf life which, if followed, can help ensure that your gaskets are always ready for service.
Gasket Storage and Shelf Life: General Storage Principles
Rubber gaskets should always be stored in a cool location which is free from excessive humidity, direct sunlight, and the presence of chemical vapours or fumes. The storage location should ideally be indoors and free from exposure to the elements or inclement weather. If the storage guidelines given below are followed, rubber gaskets or gasketed components have the following expected shelf life:
Tips for Gasket Storage and Shelf Life
Tip #1: Limit exposure to light
Sunlight and strong artificial light can degrade some gasket materials. For this reason, rubber gaskets should be stored in cartons or opaque bags which prevent direct exposure to light.
Tip #2: Maintain relative humidity levels
Very moist or excessively dry conditions in a storage location should be avoided. Relative humidity levels below 75% are recommended for most rubber gaskets. Similarly, very low humidity levels which can cause some materials to dry out and become brittle should also be avoided.
- May 06, 2020
In addition to KLINGER's complete Sheet Gasketing Product Line which now includes the new major change in construction of their PTFE Products TC 1003, TC 1005, and TC1006, they have added a great new product to cover additional applications during day-to-day operation.
The KLINGER SAVER
A new product we are featuring on our blog is THE KLINGER-SAVER - a tool to eliminate hand injuries.Bolt tightening or loosening activities, or using slug
- July 17, 2019
Recent gasket failures in flanged joints of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping.
Problem
HDPE piping joints are typically thermal fusion welded joints, but flanges may also be used. When flanges are used, an HDPE flange adapter with a metal backing ring is fused to HDPE piping, as shown in Figure 1. The HDPE flange adapters are used to connect to other flanged fittings, such as valves, elbows, tees, etc., with gaskets inserted between the flanged fittings.
Incident Description
