Sealing guides
Flange Insulation Kit Ordering Checklist
Specify the gasket, sleeves and washers as one coordinated assembly. Flange size and class identify only part of the requirement; the facing, bolt arrangement, material and electrical-isolation scope also need review.
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Pump & Valve Packing Selection Checklist
Identify the equipment movement before choosing a packing material. Pump shafts, reciprocating equipment and valve stems have different duties; fiber, impregnation, reinforcement and section size must be matched to the actual stuffing box.
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How to Measure a Gasket for a Replacement
Record the geometry, units and material as separate parts of the replacement specification. A used gasket can be compressed or distorted, so compare sample measurements with the flange or equipment drawing wherever possible.
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PTFE vs Graphite Gaskets: Material Selection
Choose between PTFE and graphite using the fluid, flange loading, temperature and actual material grade. Virgin, modified and expanded PTFE differ, as do plain and reinforced graphite; the family name is not enough to approve a replacement.
Read more →Spiral Wound Gasket Types: R, IR, CG & CGI
R, IR, CG and CGI identify different ring arrangements around the spiral wound sealing element. Specify the winding alloy, filler and ring materials separately; the style code alone is not a complete gasket description.
Read more →Industrial Gasket RFQ Checklist
A complete gasket RFQ identifies geometry, construction, material, quantity and delivery scope. Keep each size on its own line and mark unresolved fields so the supplier does not need to assume a grade, ring style or inspection requirement.
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