For years, manufacturers have struggled with proper sealing of low viscosity fluids. Effectively stopping materials like Freon refrigerants, acetone, propane,…
Challenge Background Chesterton received a call from a rubber extrusion company to replace an existing Chesterton® 10K Super Monoseal (8" x 9")…
Metcar Grade M-444 is considered to be the most blister resistant carbon-graphite grade available. Metcar’s high intensity molten impregnation process…
Whether it is material selection, installation, or trouble-shooting gasket failures, there are many common things we hear people talk or…
How can you make the best choice when selecting a sealing technology for a pump or mixer that handles slurry?…
Challenge Issue Existing packing lasted only three days due to abrasive gypsum slurry in the fertilizer mineral manufacturing process. Shaft required replacement…
As a manufacturer of gasket material, a common question we are often asked is, “How can you cut this”? It’s…
Isolation gaskets may seem to be a complicated subject when trying to determine what is required and whether you require…
Requirements for a low noise and high flow positive displacement pump needed A major industrial rail terminal operator in the United…
1. Examine- Visually examine and clean flanges, bolts, nuts, and washers and make sure to replace any defective components, if…
Is thicker better? Well, when talking about gasket thickness it may not be. Depending on the type of gasket material…