November 14, 2016 By: Bruce Ellis 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 this time… Read More »
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Can Low Gasket Load Applications Meet Upcoming Fugitive Emissions Requirements?
July 19, 2016 By: Chett Norton, C.E.T Fugitive emissions are a red hot topic right now – and for good reason. With ever-increasing environmental awareness, leakage and how to prevent and reduce leaks should be on everyone’s mind. As a gasket manufacturer, it is Triangle Fluid Controls job to design, develop and educate end… Read More »
Check Valves for Reciprocating Compressors
Gas problems? No need to raise a stink! May 31, 2016 By: Bruce Ellis If you work in natural gas processing and refrigeration, chances are you know the demands of storing and transporting gas. Compared to fluid sealing and discharge, the media flow isn’t steady, instead, gas “pulses” (through a pipeline) from a reciprocating… Read More »
High Temp Gaskets 101
March 22, 2016 By: Chett Norton, C.E.T When the conversation turns to gasket selection for high temperatures, things can get a little heated. The truth of the matter is that one person’s idea of a high temperature application is not the same as the next person’s. Gasket temperature limits can be classified into… Read More »
What Does Gasket Installation Really Cost Your Plant?
February 11, 2016 By: Chett Norton, C.E.T Contemplating what to write about this month, I was looking out the window of my office staring at the other plants in the business park with steam spewing from their towers and stacks. Like that, the topic came to me: this is the time of year that I… Read More »
A 360° Look at Check Valve Flow Orientation
January 12, 2016 By: Bruce Ellis We are going to discuss check valve flow orientation and position! The issue can come from different requirements caused by pump design or space limitations. As we know, not all styles of check valves are suitable for different flow directions. It is important to consider this when designing a… Read More »
How Long Will A Bolted Flange Gasket Last?
December 16, 2015 By: Chett Norton, C.E.T Have you ever received the dreaded 2 a.m. call from plant staff saying that things are at a standstill – production is down? You arrive at the plant, walk through the parking lot, coffee in hand, and head to the locker room. When you come out on to… Read More »
Spiral Wound Gaskets – The Durlon Difference!
Spiral Wound Gaskets – The Durlon Difference! By: Chett Norton, C.E.T November 3, 2015 Spiral wounds gaskets ( SWGs) are a great multi-purpose gasket used in piping systems throughout the world. They are somewhat inexpensive, durable and in most cases readily available (pending metallurgical and filler requirements). The good thing about SWGs is that they… Read More »
Understanding Standard Gasket Testing Metrics of Non-Metallic Gasket Materials
By: Chett Norton, C.E.T & Alison Brent Thursday, September 10, 2015 In the gasket industry there are a multitude of tests performed on materials that will supposedly help the end user make an educated decision on which material to use based on specific application criteria. However due to the lack of gasket property knowledge, what… Read More »