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(FSA-0008) Guidelines for the Use of Compression Packings, Revised Edition
Non-Member Price: $25.00
This book is sponsored by the members of the Compression Packing Division of the Fluid Sealing Association and the European Sealing Association. It provides information on compression packings, their components, and the selection and proper methods of application. The publication is arranged and detailed to provide a useful tool for those who presently use or are interested in using compression packing. The book provides detailed information on materials used to manufacture packing and the performance parameters of those materials. Available in English, Spanish and German. ©1997, 39 Pages.
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(FSA-0022) FSA/ESA Pump & Valve Packing Installation Procedures - Assuring Effective Sealing and Maximum Safety
Non-Member Price: $1.65
This laminated, pocket-sized document provides guidance to maintenance operators, engineers, and fitters to ensure a successful packing installation. Format is similar to the very successful FSA/ESA Gasket Installation Procedures pamphlet (Item #24). As a primer, it is intended to complement other plant-approved installation procedures. Available in 5 languages including: English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French. ©2003, 16 Pages.Email or fax FSA for a single complimentary copy.
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(FSA-0011) Sealing Related Textile Chemicals and Coating - Part 1
Non-Member Price: $25.00
This book is a compilation of papers given at the 1997 Textile Technical Symposium by the experts on the subjects include use of elastomers, fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers and fluoropolymers and fluoropolymeric materials in high performance seals and gasketing. Also covers graphite materials and vermiculite dispersions. ©1997, 74 Pages.
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(FSA-0019) Video: Mechanical Packing: Tradition & Innovations
Non-Member Price: $49.00
This 11 minute video will help all users of fluid sealing devices understand the traditional advantages and the modem developments that make today's mechanical packing the best choice for many sealing applications. The video uses classic and modem automotive designs to illustrate the traditional values and innovative features of modem packing. It shows why mechanical packing, like the Model T, has been a standard of reliability, value and easy operation, and explains how modem mechanical packing, like modem sports car, now employs sophisticated new materials, and constructions. 'Me program reviews the performance of the wide range of packing materials and styles now available, demonstrating that there's a mechanical packing that will work reliably in nearlly every valve and pump sealing application. ©1997.
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(FSA-0009) Mechanical Seal Handbook, Revised Edition
Non-Member Price: $25.00
This handbook provides a valuable reference and workbook for use by fluid power engineers, industrial maintenance personnel, students, libraries and engineering and trade associations. It contains many tables and drawings and provides in-depth information on mechanical seals designs and types, seal selection and seal material selection guides, suggested performance criteria, installation information, troubleshooting procedures, seal safety, as well as additional articles for reference. ©2000, 45 Pages.
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(FSA-0023) Seal Forum
This document is a compilation of technical papers from leading rotating equipment engineers across the globe, providing a balanced view of mechanically-sealed and sealless systems in a wide range of applications. The user experts give unbiased reports about their own experience with the various options available for rotating equipment. The document is available in English and German language versions. To see Table of Contents, refer to the Mechanical Seal Division Publications. ©2003, 12 pages.
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(FSA-0015) Metallic Gasketing Technical Handbook, 3rd Edition
Non-Member Price: $25.00
This handbook was prepared by the FSA to assist designers, engineers and maintenance personnel in the selection of correct metallic and metallic composite gasketing materials for a wide range of applications and also to aid in their proper installation and maintenance for efficient service. ©2001, 19 Pages.
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(FSA-0021) FSA/ESA Gasket Installation Procedures - Assuring Joint Integrity and Maximum Safety
Non-Member Price: $1.25
This laminated, pocket-sized document provides guidance to maintenance operators, engineers, and fitters to ensure successful gasket installation and assembly of bolted flange connections. It is intended to complement other plant-approved installation procedures. Available in 8 languages including: English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Dutch, and Turkish. ©2001, 12 Pages. E-mail or fax FSA for a single complimentary copy.
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(FSA-0002) FSA/ESA Guidelines for Safe Seal Usage - Flanges & Gaskets, Part 1
This document has been prepared for use by original equipment manufacturers, engineering contractors and end users. It is focused on solutions to the typical challenges faced by maintenance engineers and fitters responsible for pipe and equipment connections involving flanges and gaskets. The document aims to provide the reader with a series of guidelines for the safe usage of sealing components, in order to ensure maximum performance of the seal under service conditions. Available in English and Spanish. ©1998, 40 Pages.
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(FSA-0001) ESA Glossary of Sealing Terms
Non-Member Price: $25.00
The Glossary aims to provide the reader with a comprehensive background to terms used in describing aspects of sealing terminology, allowing the user access to technical considerations involved in safe and reliable sealing. ©1997, 58 Pages.
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(FSA-NMG-201-02) Recommended Practices for Determination of Extractable Sulfur for Non-Metallic Gasketing Material
This method covers the measurement of Extractable Sulfur in Gasket Material. ©2002, 5 Pages.
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(FSA-NMG-202-02) Recommended Practice for Determination of Water Soluble Chlorides
This test procedure covers the measurement of water soluble chloride in gasket material. ©2002, 4 Pages.
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(FSA-NMG-203-02) Recommended Practices for Determination of Water Soluble Fluorides
This test procedure covers the measurement of water soluble fluoride in gasket material. ©2002, 4 Pages.
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(FSA-NMG-204-02) Standard Test Method for Performance of Non-Asbestos Gaskets in High Pressure, Saturated Steam
This test method provides a means of assessing the performance of various non-asbestos gasket materials in saturated steam service under controlled conditions. When Desired, the test may be used as an acceptance/rejection criteria when test conditions are agreed upon by user and supplier. ©2002, 12 Pages.
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(FSA-MG-501-02) Standard Test Method for Inward Buckling of Spiral Wound Gaskets
This test method enables a relative comparison of the predisposition of a spiral wound gasket to inward buckling. The relative resistance to inward buckling of a spiral wound gasket thereby can be determined. This procedure may be used by supplier and user to establish an acceptance/rejection criteria for spiral wound gaskets, when desired.© 2002, 9 pages.
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(FSA-MG-502-05) Serrated Metal Gaskets with Covering Layers (SMCL) - Standard for Raised and Flat Faced Flanges per ASME B16.5
This standard provides specifications for the above gasket design as applied to flanges for the pipe sizes included in ASME Standard B16.5. Size, class, construction, materials, marking, as well as dimensions are covered. ©2005, 8 pages.
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(FSA-MG-503-06) Serrated Metal Gaskets with Covering Layers (SMCL) - Standard for Raised and Flat Faced Flanges per ASME B16.47
This standard provides specifications for the above gasket design as applied to flanges for the pipe sizes included in ASME Standard B16.47. Size, class, construction, materials, marking, as well as dimensions are covered. ©2006, 16 pages.
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(FSA-G-604-07) Oxidation Test Standard for Flexible Graphite Materials
This standard provides two test methods for assessing the relative oxidation resistance of flexible graphite material. Method A is a short duration oven screening test. Method B is a more accurate, longer durating procedure under closely controlled environmental conditions based on Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). ©2007, 10 Pages
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(FSA-0017) Non-Metallic Expansion Joints and Flexible Pipe Connectors Technical Handbook, 6th Edition
The handbook is a compilation of standards of constructions and a guide for specifying and purchasing non-metallic expansion joints. The purpose of this publication is to provide a handy reference source of pertinent information and factual data for the thousands of engineers whose daily concern is designing piping systems and overseeing installation. ©1995, 30 Pages.
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(FSA-0024) FSA Non-Metallic Piping Expansion Joint Installation Procedures
Non-Member Price: $1.25
This laminated, pocket-sized document provides guidance to maintenance operators and engineers to ensure that the installation of an expansion joint meets or exceeds system requirements. Format is similar to the very successful Gasket and Packing Installation Procedures pamphlets. As a primer, it is intended to complement other plant-approved installation procedures. Available in English only. ©2004, 12 pages.
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(FSA-PSJ-701-06) Non-Metallic Expansion Joint Hydrotesting and Vacuum Testing
This specification covers the hydrotesting and/or vacuum testing on non-metallic flanged expansion joints. ©2006, 9 Pages
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(FSA-PSJ-702-06) Rubber Flanged Non-Metallic Expansion Joint Installation, Maintenance and Storage
This specification covers the installation, maintenance and storage of non-metallic expansion joints. ©2006, 7 Pages.
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(FSA-NMEJ-703-99) Specifications of Elastomers Used in Piping Systems Non-Metallic Expansion Joints
This specification covers Elastomers Used in Piping Systems Non-Metallic Expansion Joints. ©1999, 8 pages.
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(FSA-0016) Ducting Systems Non-Metallic Expansion Joint Technical Handbook, 3rd Edition
Non-Member Price: $25.00
This book created to give both the designed and the user of flue gas ducting systems a better understanding of non-metallic expansion joints and a means of evaluating the various products on the market. The handbook describes in detail the applications and capabilities of non-metallic joints; provides information on standardized expansion joints and outlines the basic engineering concepts that are involved. It provides information on materials used plus many other sections organized to help in the design and specifying on non-metallic expansion joints. This handbook provides the basis for working intelligently with manufacturers to solve problems and to select the proper products for given applications. ©1997, 52 Pages.
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(FSA-0004) Fabric Expansion Joints - Installation Guide
This publication is sponsored by the members of the Expansion Joint Division of the European Sealing Association in cooperation with the German RAL Quality Assurance Association and the Fluid Sealing Association. It provides best practices for the final installation of non-metallic ducting expansion joint components. FSA documents that provide further details on installation and storage are cited. ©2004, 8 Pages. Consult your FSA Ducting Expansion Joint supplier listed on this web site for a copy .
(FSA-DSJ-401-07) Specification for High Temperature and Acid Resistant Terpolymer Fluoroelastomer
This standard covers the industry recommended elastomer compound for use in the manufacture of expansion joints being installed in high temperature and corrosive flue gas systems. ©2007, 7
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(FSA-DSJ-402-06) Fluoroelastomer Belt Recommendation
This standard covers composition and properties for the industry recommended fluoroelastomer belt used in flue duct expansion joints that are installed in high temperature and corrosive flue gas systems, such as those in coal fired power plants. ©2006, 4 Pages
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(FSA-DSJ-403-07) Fluoroplastic Belt Guidelines
This standard covers composition and property recommendations for a single layer fluoroplastic/fiberglass fabric belt. Fluoroplastics have been used for flue duct expansion joints because of their outstanding resistance to chemicals and heat. They are particularly effective in applications where condensation and chemical attack are problems, such as sulfuric acid bearing flue gas in coal-fired power plants. ©2007, 6 Pages
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(FSA-0010) Sealing Components and Molded Packings Handbook
Non-Member Price: $25.00
This publication contains detailed information on the characteristics and capabilities of a wide variety of elastomeric and plastic seal designs. It places particular emphasis on hydraulic and pneumatic sealing elements and includes numerous tips on enhancing seal performance. The handbook contains an extensive section which lists the properties of virtually all of the materials used in seal fabrication. A generic name and brand name cross-reference list for these materials is also included. ©1998, 27 Pages.
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