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Knitted fiberglass gasket tape is worth evaluating when an equipment seal needs a soft, conformable strip. Woven fiberglass tape is an alternative where a firmer, more dimensionally restrained textile suits the joint. Neither construction is automatically the better seal. Compare the contact it makes under the available closing load, not just its softness in the hand. Both constructions are used i...
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The flexible connections around an induction furnace need their own protection plan. A water-cooled power lead, a separate cooling-water hose and a hydraulic line can run through the same area while performing very different jobs. Their outside diameters may look similar, but their electrical, cooling and mechanical requirements are not interchangeable. Fire sleeve for induction melting provides a...
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Belt type and flanged fabric expansion joints use different methods to connect the flexible element to industrial ductwork. The difference affects more than appearance. Connection profile can influence available movement, installation space, frame design, liner arrangement, replacement work and the way the flexible belt is clamped or bolted to the adjoining duct. Neither configuration is automatic...
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A fiberglass braided hose sleeve can look simple on a quotation: choose a diameter, choose a length and slide it over the hose. In production, however, the braid geometry matters. As a tubular braid expands to pass over a larger hose, bend or fitting, its installed length and surface coverage can change. For OEM purchasing, fiberglass braided sleeving should therefore be specified by the finished ...
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