SE-4000: The Ideal Gasket Material for Hydrotesting and Low to Moderate Service Conditions

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Dennis Errichiello, Midwest Regional Sales Manager In fluid sealing applications, gasket selection plays a critical role in ensuring operational safety, process integrity, and cost efficiency. Whether during commissioning, maintenance, or field testing, using a gasket that reliably seals under varying conditions is essential. SE-4000 by Gasket Resources Inc. is […]

How Durlon® Gaskets Enhanced Safety and Efficiency in a Fertilizer Plant

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Lee Melvin, Applications Engineer Introduction In the chemical industry, ensuring the integrity of equipment is crucial for maintaining safety, minimizing downtime, and optimizing operational efficiency. A leading fertilizer plant in Brandon, Manitoba, recently encountered significant challenges with the performance of their gaskets, particularly the spiral wound/PTFE-filled gaskets that frequently […]

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 […]

Durlon® 8900: Flexible Material for High-Temp Applications

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Celese Pauley, Vice President of Sales When you need a sealing solution that can stand up to superheated steam and tough chemical service, the 8900 gasket material is engineered to deliver consistent performance in demanding industrial environments. At Gasket Resources Inc. (GRI), we focus on practical, field-proven sealing solutions […]

Gasket Recommendations for Chlorine Dioxide with Durlon®

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Dennis Errichiello, Midwest Regional Sales Manager Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant widely used across various industrial applications, including pulp bleaching, chemical processing, food processing, pharmaceutical production, and water treatment. Despite its effectiveness, chlorine dioxide is a hazardous chemical that poses significant risks. Exposure can lead to respiratory issues, […]

Carbon-Filled PTFE Gaskets for Hydrogen Fluoride Applications

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Celese Pauley, Vice President of Sales The Critical Role of Hydrogen Fluoride in Chemical Processing Carbon-filled PTFE gasket for hydrogen fluoride service is one of the most critical sealing decisions in chemical processing. Hydrogen fluoride is a hazardous yet essential component in applications such as gasoline production, specialty metal […]