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    Close-up of a control valve with a packing ring being installed.
    Angelica Pajkovic
    June 10, 2025
    Effective sealing begins with the proper understanding, selection and installation of compression packing.

    Bearings & Seals

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    Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
    Standard O-rings can be matched to satisfy specific application needs.
    SEPCO
    Figure 1: Compression packing must be FDA compliant. Other sealing technology needs to be constructed of food-grade materials if they contact ingredients.
    Figure 1: Seals that are ultra reliable for securing connections in continually operated equipment, such as clamp seals from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, are ideal for equipment used in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
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    Image 1. Gearboxes like this one at a paper plate producer leaked heavily after a change to high-quality lubricant.
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    David Brewer
    March 18, 2020
    Three case studies explain how selecting the ideal seal technology solved problems with poppet valves, rotary airlocks and mixers in multiple applications.
    PTFE braided packing for food service, which complies with the FDA and USDA requirements under Title 21 Food and Drugs, 178.2570, Lubricants with Incidental Food Contact, 177.1550, Perfluorocarbon Resins. All images courtesy of SEPCO.
    Terry Roberts
    Dec. 18, 2019
    Sealing rotating assets and other equipment in this industry requires special considerations
    A bearing test rig at ABB’s Greenville, South Carolina Advanced Development Lab. All images courtesy of ABB
    Artur Rdzanek
    June 3, 2019
    Wireless condition monitoring solution helps operators quickly assess bearing performance and health.
    Figure 1. Air seal. All images courtesy of SEPCO
    Mikal Hayes
    March 6, 2019
    Air seals effectively seal powders and solids and require no maintenance or flushing.
    Hallite seals. Courtesy of Hallite
    Shiva Bissoon
    Feb. 11, 2019
    Materials expertise and smart engineering can help manufacturers optimize equipment performance.