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Pulper Before and After SEPCO SAS Installation SEPCO Goal: Achieve water savings and maintenance cost savings, including labor, packing material costs, opportunity cost losses, and reducing the hazards of a…

Introduction to Bearing Isolators Bearing isolators are an advanced development in sealing technology, crafted to protect bearings within rotating equipment. As equipment requirements have evolved to meet harsher environmental demands,…

Sealing systems for handling powders and bulk solids material presents unique challenges, primarily due to the abrasive nature of the materials and their physical properties. Coupled with the fact that…

Teflon packing is a common and versatile packing style for valves and pumps, due to its high resistance to even harsh chemicals, as well as several other benefits. Teflon or…

A wide range of different mechanical seals are available, each with benefits and unique applications. The primary three types are component seals, cartridge units, and single-spring seals. This article will…

No shortcuts should be taken if a plant wants to achieve reliable compression packing performance. However, reliability and a longer life can be obtained by following some basic guidelines. This…

SEPCO’s own director of market development, Chuck Tanner, recently spoke with James Kovacevic at Eruditio for a new episode of the “Rooted in Reliability” podcast. During their chat, they discussed…

Do you work in a paper mill? Do you experience frequent pulper leakage or gearbox failures? Perhaps combining sealing technologies should be your solution. According to a recent Pump &…

GIW prides itself in making every stage of pump maintenance easy to learn, easy to complete, and safe. The team accomplishes this by partnering with expert engineers and useful industry…

Ensuring that all steps on a job plan are carried out, safety/PPE equipment is worn and LOTO procedures are followed is essential during an outage. Most plants will require a…