Technical White Paper Download Why Do Gasketed Joints Leak? There are a variety of reasons why a gasketed joint may leak. One of the most common causes is a loss of bolt preload. In this white paper, we discuss a number of methods that may be used to counteract the forces ...
Technical White Paper Download Solon Belleville Springs & Washers are conically shaped discs that will deflect, or flatten at a given rate. The spring rate is usually very high, allowing the spring to produce large loads in small spaces. Solon Belleville Springs & Washers are used in a variety of ...
Technical White Paper Download Industry sealing experts have cited that 60% of all fugitive emissions are from valve leaks. Additionally, an estimated 75% of these valves leak at the stem. Valve manufacturers and industries that use valves must ultimately prevent leaks in order to increase safety for the workforce and ...
Technical White Paper Download Electrical connections are often made up of materials that have various coefficients of thermal expansion. Additionally, the joint materials also carry more current than the bolts. This causes the joint to heat up more than the bolts. The resultant differential thermal expansion (DTE) results in an ...
Technical White Paper Download Bolted joints are critical to the safe operation of equipment for a wide range of industries and applications, from packaging to electrical connections, valves and flanges, petrochemical and refining operations, to deep sea and offshore drilling equipment, structural systems, crossbows and even ski lifts. Over time, ...
