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 »
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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 »
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 »
New Durlon® Flange Isolation and Sealing Kits
Durlon® introduces fresh products with tighter sealing capabilities at low pressures that can actually help to protect your industrial system. Durlon® Sealing Solutions, a leading name in premium PTFE and semi-metallic gaskets, introduced its newest line of sealing technology, dubbed “Durlon® iGuard™” Flange Isolation and Sealing Kits. Conveniently packaged to contain all necessary components… Read More »
Check Valves for Reciprocating Compressors
Gas problems? No need to raise a stink! May 31, 2016 By: Bruce Ellis, Inside Sales 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… Read More »
TFC Opens Its Doors!
On March 30th, 2016, Belleville ON gasket manufacturer, Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd. (TFC) offered a facility tour in coordination with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), through the SMART Program – a collaboration with Canada’s Federal Economic Development Agency focusing on Ontario manufacturing. The insightful manufacturing tour welcomed members of the local community, industry peers, local… Read More »