Application leaks can be dangerous and expensive, but at the same time preventable. Unforeseen expenses due to lost production, increased maintenance costs and fines can be devastating for a company.
There's nothing worse than being woken up in the middle of the night by a leaking plumbing system...and more often than not, the gaskets are to blame!
> under compression
> overcompression
> uneven compression
> Reuse of gaskets
> chemical attack
Let's take a step back and talk about the mechanics of bolting; applying force through the flange to create a seal. This compresses and densifies the gasket, reduces porosity, creates a sealing barrier at the gasket ID, and prevents fluids from penetrating and degrading the gasket.