Technical professionals understand a variety of fluid-transfer performance concepts. The principles have much to do with evaluating if an individual pump, on an individual/micro scale, will succeed in accomplishing its fluid-transfer duties with a reasonable degree of dependability. This includes evaluation of inlet/discharge conditions, flow, speed and power requirements, as well as durability. Find out more in this article by By Wallace […]
What can cause a gasket to fail? Gasket failure occurs when the steam medium is allowed to leak above the acceptable level as measured by the end user and is not able to be corrected by tightening the joint further. The failure can be attributed to many factors including but not limited to: Improper Gasket […]
Packing has been used to seal rotating equipment for years. In fact, it is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, form of sealing a rotating shaft. However, packing is notorious for damaging shafts, yet it continues to be widely used in rotating equipment. Packing not only damages equipment, but it also involves a […]
By Wallace Wittkoff Targeted product recovery in hygienic manufacturing reduces waste, decreases operating costs and maximizes the use of raw materials and end products. As budgets tighten, operators of manufacturing facilities must implement new ways to meet established production quotas while spending less money. Improved operational efficiencies can critically affect the profitability of food and […]
A challenge that modern pulp and paper mills are facing is to lower operational costs. The highly competitive global market place forces plants to reduce expenditure and extend equipment life. In addition environmental legislation put restrictions on the way that plants operate. A large portion of rotating equipment in this industry is sealed with mechanical […]
Mechanical packing is a versatile sealing device. One of the best features of braided mechanical packing in roll form is its flexibility and ease of use. In today’s world of maximizing plant efficiency with limited maintenance resources, some important steps to follow when installing packing are often overlooked. One of these is properly cutting the […]
Initial costs and life cycle costs affect which sealing method is chosen for an application. If a sealing device cannot be considered an investment or will not produce an immediate return, there is little incentive for a change or upgrade. Environmental stewardship can also play a role in choosing a sealing method. States and provinces […]
A discussion of current compression packing technology will help set the stage for an example of how this can be accomplished. Compression packing is still widely used to seal rotating equipment such as pumps. The most common type of compression packing used in rotating equipment is braided yarn made from a variety of materials such […]
Well, we certainly are. Here’s proof that at PUMPNSEAL, we’re an optimistic bunch, always looking up and forward for new opportunities! It’s not often the West Australian team are in the one place at the same time, so we seized this opportunity to get a group photo when it did come about so look closely […]
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