Mar 22, 2023 By: Mortaza Pasandideh Quality/Application Specialist, Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd. Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) is a high-performance sheet gasket material made of multi-directionally expanded 100% Virgin PTFE and used in various industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing. It is known for its exceptional resistance to chemicals and high temperatures, making it an… Read More »
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Gasket Thickness
Feb 10, 2021 By: Samantha Harrison, QA/Applications Specialist Is thicker better? Well, when talking about gasket thickness it may not be. Depending on the type of gasket material being used, the size of the gasket, application parameters, and flange condition can affect the gasket thickness needed for your application. Metallic and Semi-Metallic Gaskets The… Read More »
Considerations When Upgrading or Changing Pre-Specified Gaskets
May 13, 2020 By: Samantha Harrison, Lab Testing Technician/QA Assistant With on-going global changes, most industries in turn, have reflectively looked at making improvements in their choice of gaskets for their particular application needs. Here is a list of factors that can contribute to changing and/or upgrading a gasket: Change in the process or… Read More »
How to Manage and Understand Flange Face Damage
July 31, 2019 By Chett Norton, C.E.T. Many of the aging plants we service are run beyond their expected life cycle and over time, metal piping, including flanges can corrode and become worn due to various reasons, making flange conditions a very important part of creating an effective gasket seal. One of the main reasons… Read More »
Gasket Joint Safety
June 24, 2019 By: Samantha Harrison, Lab Testing Technician/QA Assistant Safety First Being safe on the job includes maintaining and correctly installing gaskets. The number one safety procedure when installing a gasket into a bolted flange joint is to have an assembler who has been qualified in reference to ASME PCC-1. When installing a gasket,… Read More »
Understanding Gasket Temperature and Pressure Limits
May 14, 2019 By Chett Norton, C.E.T. When choosing the correct gasket material for a specific application, there are 3 minimum fields that you must understand in order to properly select the correct gasket: Pressure Temperature Media All 3 of these items are straight forward on their own, however, most gasket applications are not based… Read More »