Category Archives: Technical Info

  Gaskets form a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. The amount of force or torque needed to compress the gasket between … Continue reading →

This blog post was adopted from Jim Drago, PE, Senior Manager, Marketing Intelligence, Garlock Sealing Technologies, Palmyra, New York, USA article entitled “Initial gasket compression is key to safe, reliable flange joints” A question that we are often asked is “what pressure … Continue reading →