The dictionary definition of a fluid-conveying pipeline describes long conduits carrying liquid commodities over great distances. They transport combustible gasses, liquids, and even provide a secure route for water when...
When locked inside a wide diameter exhaust conduit, spent engine gasses are properly contained and efficiently processed. That’s a praiseworthy job, considering the sectional build of a modern exhaust system....
A jointing sheet is a sectional leaf of especially resistive material that requires further work before it can be installed in its final resting site. It needs to be cut...
Regular geometrical shapes dictate conventional gasket design. We see them fabricated as circular and ovoid seals, the strong rubberized inserts that complete the meeting of two regular surfaces. Of course,...
When sophisticated electronic modules are housed in dry control rooms, we know the gear is safe. Of course, sensitive circuits do exist outside of this refuge. It’s this scenario that...
Gasket design can’t be limited by a generic shape, not when flange outlines muddy the waters by diverging in form. There are currently three common faces that require specialised flange...
If flanges mechanically fasten sections of pipe together, traditionally by employing sets of stubby bolts, then gaskets are the leak-guarding inserts that make sure the two mating surfaces are fluid-proof....
Most engineering labels submit to a little common sense. We can even take shortcuts by splitting the term up and tackling each word, one at a time. That’s not going...
Over the years, tough operating environments have challenged our engineers by introducing more pressure variables and higher temperatures. Mechanical assemblies use strong alloys and smart designs to deal with these...
A handful of flow-determining characteristics guides the production of gaskets. Firstly, they’re fabricated to conform to a specified geometrical outline. Now, while the shape of each sealing product is an...
The use of mechanical equipment is rarely a dry affair. We all know of a machine that pushes volumes of liquid or gas, know about fuel pumps and water sump...