Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in the Pulp and Paper Industry with Durlon® Sealing Solutions

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Bill Campbell, Northeast Regional Sales Manager The pulp and paper industry operates under demanding conditions where safety, efficiency, and reliability are critical to maintaining production uptime and meeting strict regulatory standards. In this high-pressure environment, the performance of sealing components directly influences not only equipment longevity and process integrity […]

How Durlon® 9000 Transformed Sealing in Ethanol

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Bill Campbell, Northeast Regional Sales Manager In ethanol production, where aggressive chemicals, high temperatures, and pressure fluctuations are routine, reliable sealing materials are essential. One chemical company specializing in ethanol-based solvents recently faced a critical issue when their existing gaskets began failing under the demands of a superheated and […]

Hydrogen Fluoride-Resistant Gaskets: Safer HF Service with Durlon® 9400

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Bill Campbell, Eastern Region Sales Manager Hydrogen fluoride resistant gaskets are a critical safeguard anywhere HF is handled, transferred, or processed. Because hydrogen fluoride (HF) is highly reactive and can attack many common sealing materials, selecting the right gasket helps reduce leak risk, unplanned downtime, and exposure hazards. HF […]

Avoiding Leaks in Multiple Effect Evaporators

The Challenge: Sealing Evaporator Dome Lids Multiple effect evaporators play a crucial role in the pulp and paper industry by concentrating “black liquor,” a byproduct of wood pulp digestion. This process is vital for chemical recovery and steam reuse, contributing significantly to the industry’s sustainability efforts. However, one common challenge with these evaporators is the […]