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New Gasket Tackles Tough Tasks
Technical Article
... components in a processing plant. Every flange, equipment joint and connection point will have some form of gasket to prevent fluids from ...
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Case Study: ABRA-SHIELD® Coal Fired Power Plant
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... Product Type: Expansion Joint Attached To: EZ-FLO® Style 206 ...
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What gaskets are recommended for Chlorine Service?
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A…We recommend our GYLON® styles for chlorine. The style selection is made based on flange information. Style 3510 is listed in the Chlorine Institute’s Pamphlet 95. Garlock Metallic Gasket Division products are also listed, including the...
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Why do customers sometimes request gaskets that are electrically insulating?
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A …Many applications require a gasket which is not a good conductor of electricity. Some applications involve piping that has a current applied to stop corrosion; in other cases, the customer needs to keep flanges made of dissimilar metals...
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What is a Modulus of Elasticity?
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A …Some flange programs ask for the modulus of elasticity for the gasket material. Since only rubber gaskets are truly elastic, the other types of gasketing do not have a true modulus. However, Garlock Applications Engineering does have...
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Basic Elastomers & Rubbers
Book
... Excellent weather resistance – ideal expansion joint cover material for outdoor applications Compatible with mild acids ...
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EU Case Study: GYLON BIO-PRO® & GYLON BIO-ASEPT® - Distillation plant
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... SOLUTION AND BENEFIT In investigations and joint discussions with Garlock, the best solutions were found to be GYLON ...
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Where can I find "M" and "Y" Values for Flange Design?
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A …See Engineered Gasketing catalog. These values are used to design flanges for pressure vessels using the ASME “Code”. ...
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What problems can be caused by Pressure Spikes?
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A …Very high pressure spikes can occur in any line pumping a liquid if a valve is closed rapidly, leaving the fluid flow nowhere to go. The inertia of the fluid may create extreme pressure spikes. These spikes occur too rapidly to be detected...
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Has Garlock tested gaskets against any Fuel Additives?
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A …The chemical MTBE (methyl t-butyl ether) has become a very common fuel additive and gasketing compatibility inquiries on this material are frequent. Garlock in-house testing has shown GYLON® gasketing to be unaffected by MTBE. We have also...
