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Available in English. ©2018, 126 Pages.
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Available in 5 languages including: English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French. ©2003, 16 Pages.
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Sealing Sense Articles — Pump & Valve Packings
October 2020 – The Critical Role of the Humble Lantern Ring
June 2020 – Compression Packing Installation
February 2020 – Current Standards for Fire Testing of Flange Gaskets & Stem Packing”
November 2019 – The Danger of Complacency in Equipment Selection & Installation”
October 2019 – How to Prevent Galvanic Corrosion of Valve Stems”
May 2019 – API 622: Valve Packing for Fugitive Emissions”
February 2019 – FSA Releases Latest “Compression Packing Technical Manual”
September 2018 – How to Investigate Compression Packing Failure Modes
March 2018 – Compression Packing: A Look Beyond the Standard Stuffing Box
February 2018 – Test Methods to Qualify Quarter-Turn Valves for Low Emissions Service
October 2017 – Valve Packing Friction: the Hidden Factor for Better Plant Performance
August 2017 – Compensating for Oxygen Concentration
April 2017 – Factors for Successful Emissions-Compliant Valve Stem Seals
October 2016 – Back to Basics: Compression Packing
March 2016 – The Curse of Knowledge & Valve Packing
March 2016 – The Curse of Knowledge & Valve Packing
January 2016 – Valve Stem Packing Compression & Installation
October 2015 – Emissions Valve Packing Technology Evolves to Reduce Methane Leaks
August 2015 – Energy Efficiency of Compression Packings in Rotodynamic Pump Applications
May 2015 – How to Avoid Compression Packing Failure
March 2015 – Updates to Industry Standards Offer New Options for Fugitive Emissions Testing
July 2014 – Preformed Packing Rings Outperform Field-Cut Parts
February 2014 – How does a Cross Functional Team enhance pump and valve seal performance?
November 2013 – What are pressure seals, and how do they work?
September 2013 – How do I get maximum performance from my packing?
May 2013 – How can packing solve my difficult sealing problem?
April 2013 – How can injectable sealants solve my sealing problems?
December 2012 – What are the important considerations for the proper torque of a valve packing gland?
August 2012 – How can I compare the performance of pump packing?
May 2012 – What are the current emission standards for valve packing?
November 2011 – What are the key steps to cutting packing for optimum performance?
September 2011 – How does thermal expansion influence the application of PTFE packing?
August 2011 – How do I prevent galvanic corrosion in my packing gland?
April 2011 – How can compression packing be applied in severe service?
April 2010 – What are the most energy efficient pump packing environmental control systems?
February 2010 – How can packing solve my sealing problem?
August 2009 – What are the fine points of pump packing installation and adjustment?
July 2009 – Is there a new way to monitor fugitive emissions?
June 2009 – What is new in braided packing technology?
March 2009 – How do plant pipe strain problems affect my pumping systems?
February 2009 – What is the impact of packing friction on equipment performance?
October 2008 – Are you playing offense or defense with your Lead Detection and Repair?
September 2008 – What are bolt torque considerations for valve packing that ensure reliable performance?
July 2008 – What are the benefits and pitfalls of ePTFE/Graphite packing?
November 2007 – How do I troubleshoot compression packing?
August 2007 – What are the benefits and pitfalls of graphite packing? Page 2
July 2007 – What are the benefits and pitfalls of graphite packing? Part 1
May 2007 – When should I use braided PTFE packing, and in what form?
October 2006 – How do I evaluate and control my fluid sealing costs?
July 2006 – Are you overlooking packing as a sealing solution?
April 2006 – How important is chemical resistance for selection of a pump packing?
March 2006 – What are the best pump packing installation tecniques?
April 2005 – What are packings and how do they work?