Technical Articles

Stay on top of the latest sealing news with these informational, industry-focused articles.

2015-10-01
An article written by Jim Drago for Chemical Engineering's October Issue regarding emissions control and compliance.

2015-08-31
Jim Drago writes about how to interpret sealing data in order to help provide confidence in the process of selecting application-appropriate materials.

2015-08-01
Part 2 of 2 written by Sarah Young and Michael Brooks for Modern Pumping Today. This article takes a closer look of two grades of PTFE used in the manufacture of diaphragms—conventional (homopolymer) and modified (copolymer)—as well as a comparison of the performance of sample PTFE sheets produced by skiving, expanding, and calendaring, the three primary methods PTFE production...

2015-08-01
An article written (1 of 2) for Modern Pumping Today talking about the best diaphrams for your applications. Written by Sarah Young and Michael Brooks.

2015-07-07

2015-04-01
Matt Tones and Wayne Evans write an article discussing the importance of choosing the right metallic gasket for your high-temperature application.

2015-03-02
Russ Pimblett, Product/Applications Engineering Leader at Garlock GB discusses the primary use of a Bearing Isolator seal for extention and to prolong the life of rotating equipment and reduce total life cycle cost. Please see page 37.

2015-01-01
An article written by Chris Boss for Flow Control's January publication talking about the different types of pumps and what to look for to determine efficiency optimization, safety and longevity of the sealing system.

2014-07-21
Russ Pimblett, Product/Applications Engineering Leader at Garlock GB discusses; The gaskets that keep flanged piping connections from leaking are relatively low-cost, but high-consequence components. As such, they often do not receive the attention they warrant, such as proper removal and replacement...

2014-06-18
An article written by Senior Engineer Russ Pimblett from the UK describes how rotary seals offer options for abrasive applications in addition to mechanical seals as well as compression packing. Please visit page 34.

2014-02-17
An article written by Jim Drago on the EPA compliance issues that are being discussed in 2014 as posted on Enviro.BLR.com's February 11th issue.

2013-12-01
An article written by Sherwin Damdar and Steve Cramb on the prevention of failure on expansion joints in flue gas desulfurization systems.

2013-05-13
An article written by Jim Drago for Sealing Technology Magazine on preventing gasket blow outs in flange connections for the May issue.

2013-05-08
An Article written by Mike McNally on the proper sealing solutions for the potable water industry.

2013-04-01
A contribution to an article in April's edition of Chemical Engineering Magazine.

2013-02-26
An article written by Sheila Kennedy from Plant Services Magazine highlights Garlock and contributions from Jim Drago and Patrick Rhodes.

2013-02-11
An article written by Dan Naugle for the February 2013 issue of Pumps and Systems Magazine regarding pump packing in abrasive environments.

2013-02-04
An article written by Matt Tones and Chad Yoder on Radial Buckling

2012-11-28
anet Jessen's article "CMO to CIO: I want to friend you" is featured in Sales & Marketing Management's November/December issue.

2012-11-01
An article written by Jim Drago for Flow Control's November issue entitled, "Global Trends in Enhanced Leak Detection and Repair".

2012-10-25

2012-09-24
What's that Noise? Written by Patrick Rhodes for Product Design and Develpment for their September Issue.

2012-09-17
An abstract regarding research Imrana Kabir from Garlock Australia has contributed to in making an environmentally friendly composite material.

2012-04-09
An article written for the Pipeline & Gas Journal's March issue by Jay Keldsen.