Rope is used everywhere from rock-climbing to sailing to clothing accessories to exercise equipment, and more. The history of rope making dates back to ancient Egypt (~20,000 years ago), but the use of rope extends back much further. The exact …
Fiberglass is a material that is well established in several industries due to its versatility and useful properties. It is used in a broad range of products, such as: reinforcement of pipes, liners for refrigerated trucks, interiors of aircraft, boating …
For the last fifteen years graphene has been the buzz in the material science community. It has an impressive list of properties within five critical physical categories: Mechanical Strength – one of the strongest known materials (stronger than diamond), extremely …
This post discusses the possibility of a relationship between flexible graphite and graphene.
Ceramic fiber is a primary material used in various industries requiring refractory solutions. Well known as a versatile, heat resistant material, ceramic fiber has physical properties (low heat conductance, low thermal expansion, and high heat capacitance) that are expected of …
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Ceramic fiber products and camping don’t seem to have much in common. Camping is one of the all-time great pastimes. Ceramic fiber is a material used in heat resistance applications. But the two share a common trait, versatility. Whether camping …
Heat resistant materials found in everyday life, such as a cast iron pot, an engine block, and a barbecue grill have practical value because they are able to withstand high temperatures after continuous use. All three happen to be made …
Successful fluid sealing of valves and pumps cannot be accomplished without the appropriate sealing device. Whether using mechanical seals or compression packing, one must understand the specific needs of the application. While mechanical seals in general are considered the superior …
Compression packing, gland packing, or simply packing is an essential tool for controlling leakage in valves and pumps for a number of reasons. Compression packing can be made from several different types of material, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, metals, and …
Compression packing (gland packing) and mechanical seals are two mechanisms familiar to those in the fluid sealing industry. If you are not familiar with these two products you are not alone. A Google search of “compression packing” may initially result …
