Technical Articles
Phelps Industrial Products has published these technical articles:
(Electrical, Optical, and Specialty Materials)
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Frequently asked questions on products & materials related to the gasket industry...
(Electrical, Optical, and Specialty Materials)
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Sheet-material based gaskets can fail when used in demanding application such as petro-chemical plants. Some materials can fail because of "popcorn polymerization", which occurs when a monomer...
(Seals)
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Valve seals must be selected to provide enhanced durability and life in the end-use application while meeting increasingly stringent performance criteria in regards to leakage and low emissions....
(Electrical, Optical, and Specialty Materials)
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Produced from 100% neoprene polymer, most closed cell neoprene sponge products meet UL 94HF-1 flame rating. They are generally serviceable from -40°F to 158°F continuous and withstand 200°F...
(Seals)
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Phelps Compressed Gasket Materials (our famous green sheet) have been extensively tested for pressure and high temperature performance. In particular, the green sheet has undergone two tests - the DIN...
(Electrical, Optical, and Specialty Materials)
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The key to cork's many properties is its honeycomb cell structure. Each cell is a 14-sided polyhedron filled with air with an extremely strong and flexible membrane that is waterproof and airtight....
(Seals)
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Control of fluid loss is essential to the successful operation of mechanical equipment used in fluid handling. Various methods are utilized to control leakage at shafts, rods, or valve stems and other...
(Composites, Textiles and Reinforcements)
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A fiberglass is a form of fiber-reinforced plastic where glass fiber is the reinforced plastic. This is the reason perhaps why fiberglass is also known as glass reinforced plastic or glass fiber...
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The importance of packing the pump correctly cannot be overemphasized. Many packing failures are due to incorrect installation of the packing. The following steps have been devised to ensure effective...
(Seals)
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Packing may fail for a variety of reasons. Beside improper installation, packing failures are often due to worn or faulty equipment, shaft misalignment, uneven take-up on the gland bolts, and other...
(Seals)
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Once installed, O-rings make sure that no liquid or air sweep through the designated area. Since O-rings are crucial to perform effectively after being installed, selecting the right O-ring material...
(Specialized Industrial Products)
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Sound is undeniably a very important aspect of our existence. Aside from being a major form of communication, it's also put to task in geophysics; in aspects of signalling, location and positioning....
(Seals)
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Like any device subjected to errors in installation or exposure to high stresses, O-rings too are liable to failure. Different materials of O-rings have different shelf lives. Shelf life for materials...
(Industrial Coatings and Sealants)
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Sealant is a type of mechanical seal that is widely used in domestic and industrial applications in order to fill up unwanted gaps and openings that may cause the seepage of water, gases or any...
(Specialized Industrial Products)
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IMPA Marine stores coding/numbers are used in the marine industry to identify marine supplies world-wide. The IMPA system consists of a 6-digit code for marine products, and related products are...
(Seals)
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What kinds of gasket materials are best for high temperature steam applications, ranging up to 300F?...