Plug and play for efficiency, robustness, and high flow rates

In modern biomethane production plants, the screw compressor is used as the primary compression stage because of its efficiency, reliability, and ability to treat...

How to Choose the Type of Gasket to Use

Many variables affect the selection of a gasket for a pressure vessel or piping system. Our focus here will be to look at the...

Change Out the Pump, Save the Seal

The patented Tough Seal by Q.E.D. Environmental Systems, Inc., is arguably the tightest sealing, safest, and most durable well seal available on the market...

Strategic Mechanical Seal Partnerships: Part 2 of 2

In last month’s installment, we outlined a few of the unforeseen consequences that stem from the decision to single-source reliability-critical components and explained why...

Not all safety relief valves are alike: Part 1 of 2

Safety relief valves are essential for safeguarding industrial systems, equipment, and personnel from the hazards of overpressure. Serving as a fail-safe mechanism, these valves...

Types of Check Valves and Their Industrial Applications

By Gilbert Welsford Jr., ValveMan Check valves are indispensable safety components, used in industrial and residential piping systems to provide directional control of fluids. These...

Why Do Mechanical Seals Fail?

By John Calder, Dura Pump Mechanical seals prevent pumps from leaking by containing the pressure of the pumping process and withstanding the friction caused by...

Change Is In The Air

What's the pressure in that refrigerant line, oil line, water line or gas cylinder? Now you can check your cell phone or iPad if...

Holding It All Together

Master Bond EP31 is a two-component epoxy-based resin that is primarily designed for bonding applications. As with our other epoxy-based adhesives, it features high...

Dry Gas Seals for LNG Compressors

With the discoveries of large new natural gas deposits, including shale formations, competition is intensifying for LNG supply contracts, making it imperative that LNG...