February 23, 2018 By: Chett Norton, C.E.T. and Sylvia Flegg, Marketing Manager Gaskets come in all shapes and sizes: round, oval, rectangular etc. Accurate measurement size is important because it ensures that the gasket will fit properly and will not get in the way of the installation. Additionally, measurement is managed by QC, assuring that the gasket… Read More »
Common Gasket Cutting Processes – 3 Technologies To Consider
January 25, 2018 By: Chett Norton, C.E.T. and Sylvia Flegg, Marketing Manager As a manufacturer of gasket material, a common question we are often asked is, “How can you cut this”? It’s a great question that can yield several options based on the knowledge of our experienced gasket engineers to help meet your needs quickly and economically. When… Read More »
Featured Article published in “Environmental Science & Engineering” Magazine
SELECTING PROPER GASKETS FOR WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES INVOLVES MANY CONSIDERATIONS By Chett Norton, C.E.T The importance of plant operators and operations in water treatment facilities selecting the right gaskets cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, they are often the last thing that anyone thinks about, and are in most cases considered a commodity item. However, most operators… Read More »
FSA Award of Merit
Triangle Fluid Controls (TFC) proudly congratulates Chett Norton as the recipient of the FSA Award of Merit in recognition of his exceptional technical contributions to the Association and for his efforts to promote the mission of the FSA. The Award of Merit is presented by the Board of Directors and the Members of the Fluid… Read More »
2016 Randy McKay Award of Merit goes to…..
Triangle Fluid Controls (TFC) is pleased to award the 2016 Randy McKay Sales Award of Merit to Yves Pariseau, in recognition for his outstanding sales performance with TFC. The award is given to TFC’s Regional Sales Manager (RSM) whose territory had the largest year-over-year sales increase from 2015 – 2016 and was presented August 24,… Read More »
Gasket Material Selection Tools
By: Chett Norton, C.E.T. When it comes to finding the appropriate gasket material for your system, gasket selection can be one of two things: confusing or intimidating. Some are not sure where to begin, while others find the thought of dangerous leaks or costly shutdowns put them on edge. To help ease the selection process… Read More »
Check Valve Cost of Ownership
Why are in-line check valves so expensive? June 8, 2017 By: Bruce Ellis, Inside Sales and Stephanie Jouppien As Canada’s national DFT Check Valve channel partner, we speak with many different people across many different industries in need of an in-line check valve. Once we’ve priced out a valve that fits someone’s needs with… Read More »
6 Common Tools Used in Gasket Installation
May 4, 2017 By: Chett Norton, C.E.T Gasket installation seems like a simple concept: You take a gasket, put it between two pipes, tighten the bolts and voilà…..it’s done. Although this seems like a straightforward process, even to a seasoned veteran pipefitter, it can be tedious or downright scary if proper care is not taken… Read More »
Size Matters! How to Properly Size Check Valves
March 2, 2017 By: Bruce Ellis, Inside Sales and Stephanie Jouppien You may have heard this one before but size really does matter! When it comes to check valves or one-way valves, the properly sized valve is the best preforming valve. As simple as this logic is, check valve sizing is largely misunderstood…. Read More »
How to Diagnose & Seal Damaged Flange Faces
January 26, 2017 By: Chett Norton, C.E.T and Stephanie Jouppien Figure 1: Pitted flange with steam cuts. Photo courtesy of Slade Inc. Imperfections on flange faces happen. With regular maintenance and removing old, stuck-on gasket\debris, flanges with scratches, pits, dents and dings are a common site in many a plant. With more and more… Read More »
Sealing Solutions for Fugitive Emissions Containment
Durlon ® Sealing Solutions manufactured by Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd. is featured in the inaugural edition of the Fugitive Emissions Journal, December 2016. Read the full article here.
All Steamed Up – DFT Check Valves for Industrial Steam, Water & HVAC
November 14, 2016 By: Bruce Ellis, Inside Sales It’s fall and for some, still warm – but it won’t be long until another heating season begins. Some facilities are already seeing the restart of boilers, and so, I’ve decided to address a cold weather issue that often arises with industrial steam and water boilers… Read More »
Durlon® 9000N USP Class VI Certified
Belleville, Ontario – September 29, 2016 Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd. (TFC) the manufacturer of Durlon® Sealing Solutions, is proud to announce that the sanitary “white” version of its flagship product, Durlon® 9000N, has been successfully tested and certified to USP Class VI standards for use in the in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. USP (short… Read More »
Yet Another Promotion Announcement at Triangle Fluid Controls!
Congratulations to Damon Wright, who has been promoted as TFC’s newly established Manufacturing Manager, announced August 17th, 2016. The former Warehouse Technician joined the company in 2013, and quickly proved himself an asset to the global gasket manufacturer. “Damon has accepted any and all challenges thrown his way and has excelled at completing them. He’s… Read More »
Ryan Kelly Winner of Randy McKay Sales Award of Merit
Belleville, Ontario – July 28, 2016 Triangle Fluid Controls (TFC) is pleased to award the 2016 Randy McKay Sales Award of Merit to Ryan Kelly, in recognition for his outstanding sales performance with TFC. The award was given to TFC’s Regional Sales Manager (RSM) whose territory had the largest year-over-year sales increase from 2015… Read More »