Pumps & Couplings.

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If remedial action is then taken, the life of the pump can be significantly extended and the cost of operation considerably reduced.
At Global Seals we utilise the latest vibration and noise measuring equipment giving us the ability to offer quick low cost checks and comprehensive fault finding analysis.
Depending upon the type of pump and the level of analysis, vibration monitoring can identify the following pump issues.
CavitationWorn pump bearings.
Misaligned couplings.
Misaligned shafts.
Unbalanced impellers.
Worn motor bearings.
Badly fitted mechanical seals.
Low lubrication levels.
Worn gears.As we know gaskets are seen as the most important element in sealing systems compared to flange and bolting components. All these are very important components when sealing any system from environmental influence.
 
This article with guide you through the main categories of gasket materials.
 
Gaskets can be divided into two types, Metallic/semi-metallic and Nonmetallic gaskets.
 
Since we have not had discussions about these in detail in our previous post, regarding gasket specifications, we will discuss briefly both Metallic and Non -Metallic Gaskets.
 
 
Metallic & Semi-Metallic Gaskets
Metallic or semi-metallic gaskets are made of metal or a mixture of metal and nonmetal materials. Metallic Gaskets are used for higher quality surface sealing than
 
their Nonmetallic gaskets counterparts. These gaskets are a good fit for medium and high pressure applications. Metal gaskets are designed to resist extreme temperatures, pressures and chemical exposure. Offered in regular and custom configurations, these strong metal gaskets are produced in a wide range of material combination to accommodate all types of applications.
 
Some examples of metallic & semi-metallic gaskets are:
 
Camprofile (grooved) gaskets
 
Metal jacketed gaskets
 
Ring joints
 
Spiral wound gaskets
 
Corrugated metal gaskets
 
 
Non-Metallic Gaskets
A nonmetallic gasket uses zero metal in it composition. Nonmetallic gasket relates to a gasket material that is easily compressed under bolt load. These Non- Metallic Gasket (know as soft gasket) material can be chosen from a large variety of elastomers, compressed non-asbestos, PTFE, flexible graphite and high temperature sheet products.
 
Non- Metallic Gaskets are used in a large range of applications such as pipe flanges, heat exchangers, compressors, and bonnet valves. It can be bought in a variety of cut shapes or be found in sheet or rolls.
 
Some examples of Non-Metallic Gaskets materials are:
 
Biaxially Orientated (Filled) PTFE
 
Sheet
 
PTFE Joint Sealant
 
PTFE Envelope Gaskets
 
Flexible Graphite Sheet
 
Mica Sheet
 
Ceramic Fiber
 
Elastomeric and Fiber Sheet
 
Compressed Non-Asbestos Sheet
 
Expanded PTFE Sheet
 
Glass-Filled / Reprocessed
 
PTFE Sheet