An O-ring, also known as a packing or a toric joint, is a mechanical gasket in the shape of a torus; it is a loop of elastomer with a round cross-section, designed to be seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two or more parts, creating a seal at the interface. O-rings may be […]

Good day,  My name is Dirk Philip and I manage a small company on the island of Trinidad & Tobago called   Accurate Industrial Supplied Ltd.  The company was started by my father in 1970 and I joined him in 1995 and with his help, until 2005 using the same customer base, I started promoting Sealing

Following in my last blog on the OEM are not always right (finance governs engineering) today I want to share with you an application I had some years ago.  “Freedom of speech” I am not sure how free I can be on this platform but just in case I will refrain from naming OEM.  I

A Gasket sheet is also known as gasket paper despite being made from a plethora of materials. It is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. Especially recommended when the mating surfaces are less than perfect where the

Mechanical Seals are devices that are used to provide a seal at the point of entry or exit of a rotating shaft e.g., Pumps and Agitators. Typically, it is used to prevent the leakage of one high pressure fluid into a lower pressure or atmosphere. Mechanical seals consists primarily of a rotary seal face with a

A circular gasket cutter kit is a very useful tool to have in any maintenance shop. Most times ANSI flange gaskets are available from most suppliers in Ring A circular gasket cutter kit is a very useful tool to have in any maintenance shop. Most times ANSI flange gaskets are available from most suppliers in