A gland is housed in the stuffing box of a pump. The gland compresses the packing used to seal the…
Mechanical seals prevent pumps from leaking by withstanding the friction caused by the rotating shaft and containing the pressure of…
Long packing life requires proper packing installation, shaft stabilization, and thorough equipment inspections. By David Brewer The stuffing box of a pump…
With ongoing global changes, most industries in turn, have reflectively looked at making improvements in their choice of gaskets for…
An expansion joint must perform several functions. The rubber joint is the most flexible part of a piping system, but…
Shutdowns cost industry millions. And a significant impact on operating costs can be due to corrosion, or damaged flange faces.…
In order to continue bringing valuable content to Fluid Sealing Association members, a Virtual Spring Meeting has been scheduled for…
There is nothing worse than being woken up in the middle of the night because of a leak in your…
Considered an essential component, a flange is a type of mechanical seal that can connect valves, steam traps, strainers, and…
In 1970, Metcar began developing carbon/graphite materials and since then has developed hundreds of material grades suitable for use in…
Double or dual mechanical seals are designed for maximum sealing safety. These seals essentially eliminate leakage of the fluid or…