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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
High Temperature 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 »
Graphite-Filled Sheet Withstands Higher Temperature and Pressure
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Demand for high performance gaskets causes Canadian industrial sealing solutions manufacturer to extend product line. Belleville, Ontario Canada – February 1, 2016 Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd., Canada’s leading manufacturer of industrial PTFE and semi-metallic gasketing products announced the launch of their premium grade compressed non-asbestos gasket material, able to withstand… 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 »
Understanding Standard Gasket Testing Metrics of Non-Metallic Gasket Materials
By: Chett Norton, C.E.T 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 often ends up… Read More »
Net Worth with Terry Bradshaw features TFC
As earlier mentioned Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd was featured on a segment of Net Worth with Terry Bradshaw. You can watch the video below.