Document	Subject	Category Listings
	2024 April – Valve World – Why flange joint failures happen and how to avoid them	Flange Gasket Publications - International, Other, Publications, Technical - Installation, Valve World
	2024 February – Valve World – Comparison of emission tests with helium and hydrogen for graphite gaskets	Flange Gasket Publications - International, Other, Publications, Technical - Applications, Valve World
	2023 December – Hose+Coupling World – Design of Non-Metallic Expansion Joints for Low Temperature Applications	Expansion Joint - English, Expansion Joint – International, Other, Publications, Technical - Applications
	2023 December – Valve World – Elastomer guideline transfer to KTW-BWGL	Flange Gasket Publications - International, Other, Publications, Technical - Standards, Valve World
	2023 October – Valve World – ESA Gasket Database and Characteristics	Flange Gasket Publications - International, Other, Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2023 August – Valve World – Arrhenius seal life prediction project: results and analysis	Elastomeric & Polymeric - International, Other, Publications, Technical - Materials, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2023 June – Hose+Coupling World – Optimal Designs for Fabric Expansion Joints	Expansion Joint - English, Expansion Joint – International, Publications, Technical - Design/Construction
	2023 June – Valve World – REACH PFAS restriction process and the effects on the Valve and Sealing Industry	Other, Publications, Technical - Materials, Valve World
	2023 April – Valve World – Gasket sealability test results in line with new Air Quality Control act	Flange Gasket Publications - International, Publications, Technical - Standards, Valve World
	Guidelines for safe seal usage - Flanges and gaskets	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Installation
	Gasket Installation Procedure Fitter's Flyer	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Installation
	Glossary of Sealing Terms - Part 1 Flanges and Gaskets	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation
	2023 February – Valve World – Can optimal seating stress improve valve packing performance?	Packings, Publications, Technical - Installation, Valve World
	Plan 53B Information Bulletin	Technical - Applications
	2022 December – Valve World – Flange Isolation kit	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Installation, Valve World
	Characterisation of polymer materials in hydrogen	Technical - Applications
	DIN Presentation Hydrogen Technologies in German	Technical - Applications
	2022 October – Valve World – A valuable resource for sealing information	Publications, Technical - Training, Valve World
	2022 August – Hose+Coupling World – The Benefit of Flexible and Hygienic Expansion Joints	Expansion Joint - English, Publications, Technical - Applications, Technical - Theory/Calculation
	2022 August – Valve World – Valve packing optimization	Packings, Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2022 June – Valve World – A brief history of ASME m and y factors	Flange Gasket Publications - International, Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2022 May – Valve World – Sealing devices and the need for PFAS	Elastomeric & Polymeric publications - English, Publications, Technical - Materials, Valve World
	2022 April – Pump Engineer – Cavitation in Centrifugal and Axial-Flow Pumps	Mechanical Seals - English, Publications, Technical - Installation, Technical - Troubleshooting
	2019 June – Valve World – Valve stem packing: optimum performance through correct installation	Packings, Publications, Technical - Installation, Valve World
	2022 April – Valve World – Cleaning of components for oxygen service	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Materials, Valve World
	Gaskets Selection for the Use in Liquid Chlorine and Dry or Wet Chlorine Gas Service	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Applications
	2022 February – Valve World – Corrosion and corrosion protection for flange connections in pipelines	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Installation, Valve World
	Pharmaceutical Guide for Mechanical Seals	Mechanical Seals - English, Publications, Technical - Applications
	2021 October – Valve World – Right gland load crucial for fugitive emission sealing	Packings, Publications, Technical - Installation, Valve World
	Flexible and hygienic expansion joints for dairy products	Expansion Joint - English, Publications, Technical - Applications
	2021 August – Valve World – Developments in valve stem sealing technology	Packings, Publications, Technical - Applications, Valve World
	2021 August – Valve World – Industrial valves and fugitive emissions: new perspectives	Packings, Publications, Technical - Standards, Valve World
	2021 August – Valve World – Corrosion inhibitors in graphite packing	Packings, Publications, Technical - Materials, Valve World
	2021 June – Valve World – Reduction of fugitive emissions: the new TA-Luft	Flange Gasket publications - English, Packings, Publications, Technical - Standards, Valve World
	2021 June – Valve World – Metal-to-metal contact GEM gaskets for nuclear applications	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Applications, Valve World
	2021 April – Valve World – Current standards for fire testing of flange gaskets and stem packing	Flange Gasket publications - English, Packings, Publications, Technical - Standards, Valve World
	ESA Position Statement regarding PFAS	Other, Technical - Materials
	2021 February – Valve World – Common assembly methods for bolted flange joints: an overview	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Installation, Valve World
	2020 December – Valve World – Compression packings: from natural fibers to hybrid composites	Packings, Publications, Technical - Materials, Valve World
	ESA E-Learning Courses	Technical, Technical - Training
	2020 September – Valve World – Bolting of flange joints - Part 2	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2020 August – Valve World – Bolting of flange joints - Part 1	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	Standards, Regulations and Guidelines for Fabric Expansion Joints	Technical - Standards
	A Video Guide To Successful Gasket Installation	Publications, Technical - Installation
	2020 June – Valve World – Factors for successful emissions reduction	Packings, Publications, Technical - Applications, Valve World
	Standards and Regulations for Mechanical Seals	Technical - Standards
	Standards and Regulations for Elastomeric & Polymeric Seals	Technical - Standards
	Standards and Regulations for Flange Gaskets	Technical - Standards
	List of Test Institutes for PFOA Testing	Technical - Materials
	Standards and Regulations for Packings	Technical - Standards
	2020 March – Valve World – Valve packing friction: the hidden factor for an improved plant performance	Packings, Publications, Technical - Applications, Valve World
	2019 December – Valve World – “100 per cent tightness an illusion”	Flange Gasket publications - English, Publications, Technical - Applications, Valve World
	Pump and Valve Packing Installation Procedures	Packings, Publications, Technical - Installation
	Specification for a Test Procedure for Packings for Rotary Applications	Packings, Publications, Technical - Standards
	Seal Forum – Fallstudien in der Pumpenanwendung	Mechanical Seals - English, Publications, Technical - Applications
	Engineering Guide (English)	Expansion Joint - English, Publications, Technical - Applications
	Fitters Guide (English)	Expansion Joint - English, Publications, Technical - Installation
	Fugitive Emissions Journal	Other, Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation
	PUMP ENGINEER August 2018 – Failures of Mechanical Seals: Part 2	Mechanical Seals - English, Publications, Technical - Troubleshooting
	Sealing Devices Reduction Of Fugitive Emissions	Technical
	UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING CAUSES OF DOWN TIME	Flange Gasket publications - English, Flange Gasket Publications - International, Technical
	THE BOLTED CONNECTION – SEAL FAILURE ANALYSIS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION	Technical
	AN EXPERIMENTAL DETERMINATION OF THE GASKET-FLANGE SURFACE FRICTION FACTOR, ΜG	Technical
	2018 November - Valve World - "An experimental determination of the gasket-flange surface friction factor, µG "	Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2018 May – Valve World – Qualifying quarter-turn valves for low emissions	Publications, Technical - Applications, Valve World
	2018 March – Valve World Publications – “The bolted connection – seal failure analysis and corrective action"	Publications, Technical - Troubleshooting, Valve World
	2018 February – Valve World Publications – “Understanding and preventing causes of down time”	Technical - Troubleshooting, Valve World
	2017 November – Valve World Publications – “Choosing between the various types of gasket materials”	Publications, Technical - Materials, Valve World
	2017 September – Valve World Publications – “Graphite packing rings”	Publications, Technical - Materials, Valve World
	2017 July – Valve World Publications – “The recommended handling and appropriate packaging for flange gaskets”	Publications, Technical - Training, Valve World
	2017 May – Valve World Publications – “Gasket factors derived from EN 13555 for use with EN 1591”	Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2017 March – Valve World Publications – “Oxygen – Component of the air that we breathe and a dangerous substance”	Publications, Technical - Applications, Valve World
	2016 November – “VDI2290 – Resulting consequences for users and manufacturers of static gaskets”	Publications, Technical - Standards, Valve World
	2016 September – “Durability of expanded graphite in high temperature applications”	Publications, Technical - Materials, Valve World
	2016 July- “Fugitive emission packings – friction and its effects”	Publications, Technical - Applications, Valve World
	2016 May – “Primary flange forces – Part 1”	Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2016 May – “Primary flange forces – Part 2”	Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2015 November – “Optimising stem seal performance in valves by means of surface coating”	Publications, Technical - Applications, Valve World
	2015 September – “Valve packing characterisation and design”	Publications, Technical - Design/Construction, Valve World
	2015 July – “How should I store my gasket?”	Publications, Technical - Training, Valve World
	2015 May – “Gasket compression and recovery”	Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2015 March – “Emission standards for valve packings”	Publications, Technical - Standards, Valve World
	2014 April – “Effect of temperature on bolted flange assemblies”	Publications, Technical - Training, Valve World
	2014 January – “How do I prevent galvanic corrosion in my packing gland?”	Publications, Technical - Training, Valve World
	2013 September – “What are the key steps to cutting compression packings for optimum performance?”	Publications, Technical - Training, Valve World
	2013 June – “What is the impact of flange finish on gasket performance?”	Publications, Technical - Training, Valve World
	2013 April – “Carbon and Graphite Packings.”	Publications, Technical - Materials, Valve World
	2013 January – “Tightness in Gasketed Flanged Joints III ; new European standards.”	Publications, Technical - Standards, Valve World
	2012 November – “Tightness in Gasketed Flanged Joints II ; Standards for calculation and testing; early attempts in the USA and Germany.”	Publications, Technical - Standards, Valve World
	2012 September – “Tightness in Gasketed Flanged Joints I ; Background and challenges.”	Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2012 June – “Determination of bolt torque for flanged connections.”	Publications, Technical - Theory/Calculation, Valve World
	2012 April – “What is the impact of packing friction on valve performance?”	Publications, Technical - Applications, Valve World
	2012 January – “An introduction to gasket selection and installation.”	Publications, Technical - Installation, Valve World
	2011 November – “Advantages of die-formed packing rings.”	Publications, Technical - Materials, Valve World
	2011 September – “What makes a good stuffing box packing?”	Publications, Technical - Training, Valve World
	2009 September – “Was it Really the Gasket?”	Publications, Technical - Troubleshooting, Valve World