Situation One of the world’s leading producers of magnesium was experiencing considerable electrolyte leakage in the anode area of its primary smelting unit. The co...more
Situation Diffuser washers help recover chemicals used in the pulping process and minimize the carryover of organic and inorganic substances to the bleaching section, thereby ...more
A manufacturer of gas stoves and fireplaces required a through-wall connector seal for its flue pipes. Among the specification criteria were the ability to withstand flue gas temperatures of up to 60...more
A paper mill in Georgia was having trouble sealing their digester pumps. The abrasive content and caustic nature of the raw white liquor resulted in chronic leakage....more
Situation A major chemical producer was using elastomer bellows cartridge seals in its sodium silicate pumps. Sodium silicate is an abrasive viscous liquid that hardens w...more
When Randy Webb called one of his chemical plant customers in northern Ohio recently, the Beacon Gasket & Seals Co. sales engineer thought he might have a new solution to a nagging problem at the fac...more
