Dry Gas Seals (DGS) are basically mechanical face seals consisting of a mating (rotating) ring and a primary (stationary) ring. During operation, grooves in the mating ring generate a fluid-dynamic...
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The correct placement of the gasket and proper tightening of bolts in a flanged joint will ensure a leak-free joint. Proper bolt tightening will ensure uniform load distribution in all bolts without...
What is a Reinforcement PAD? Reinforcing Pad, Reinforcement Pad, RePAD, or RF Pad is a donut-shaped pad that goes around the branch of a branch joint to add strength to the joint. It resembles a...
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A Piping Snubber is a Dynamic Restraint that protects the piping system against impulse loading conditions from Seismic or Surge Events. It is basically a mechanical device that allows pipe operating...