Working with rubber is no easy feat. Rubber seals are used in various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, chemicals, and medicine, and they remain a critical part of functioning ...

Steam turbines are a mature technology, and improvements tend to come in small increments. But even a 2 percent boost in efficiency on a 100 MW turbine makes a huge bottom line difference through ...

The primary factors affecting seal selection are temperature, wear resistance, abrasion, sealed pressure, face materials, vibration, and expected life. Usually, bellow seals are needed for ...

In our last installment, we discussed how a shaft seal is just one of a three-part system — a system that also includes the moving shaft itself, as well as the housing into which the seal is installed ...

In this interview, Jason Riggs and Bob Jones of Technetics Group discuss the creation of mechanical seal solutions. Could you please introduce yourselves and provide a quick overview of your roles at ...

Less leakage results in reduced product loss, increased efficiency, and improved energy management. Figure 1. This control valve is subjected to EPA’s Method 21 “sniff ” test to determine the fugitive ...

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There are several reasons that Chevrolet's V-8 engine package is so popular among racers and widely supported by the aftermarket. It is compact and relatively lightweight for its displacement. It has ...