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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