expansion joint survey
- December 22, 2022
Expansion Joint Surveys
Gallagher Fluid Seals is proud to provide the Rubber Expansion Joint Surveys & Failure Analysis white paper to customers, which can be found on our Resources page. This white paper discusses the importance of inspecting your plant’s expansion joints. Proper design and maintenance of rubber expansion joints plays a major role in the overall preservation and lifespan of a piping system.
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- May 07, 2021
During an initial expansion joint Preventative Maintenance and Reliability (PMR) Service performed at the paper mill, it was determined that several competitor joints required replacement. These pipelines carry water, pulp, black/white liquor, bleach, and CIO2.
Though recommended for replacement on the Garlock Preventative Maintenance and Reliability (PMR) report, the mill postponed purchase. To date, four of those items flagged for replacement have failed - with the most recent failure resulting
