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Hydroseles cure Endesa's hydropower shaft problems

Spanish power utility Endesa Generacion will install a second James Walker Hydrosele cartridge seal at its Bosost hydropower plant in the Pyrenees, following the success of a first model.

News from Engineeringtalk, 28 August 2009

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James Walker publishes rotary sealing guide

James Walker has released a two-part rotary sealing guide, focusing on Walkersele high-efficiency radial lip seals.

News from Engineeringtalk, 27 February 2009

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Hydrosele success at Italian pumped storage plant

James Walker's Hydrosele has proved its sealing efficiency by running maintenance free for over two years at ENEL's Entracque pumped-storage hydroelectric scheme in Italy.

News from Engineeringtalk, 3 October 2008

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Gland packing passes emissions testing

Supagraf Premier gland packing can be used with both live-loaded and unloaded valve stem sealing systems to help meet IPPC environmental requirements.

News from Engineeringtalk, 14 August 2008

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Acquisition brings polymer processing expertise

From plants at Greenock and Edinburgh, Devol processes thermoplastic materials including Devlon, a unique range of polyamide formulations.

News from Engineeringtalk, 5 June 2008

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Packing passes emissions tests with ease

Supagraf Premier compression packing has beaten TA-Luft VDI 2440 emission control requirements by a significant margin.

News from Engineeringtalk, 21 February 2008

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Guide details seals for the marine industry

Section subjects include gaskets and jointings, packings and tank lid seals, expansion joints and bellow, rotary and hydraulic seals and pipe supports.

News from Engineeringtalk, 13 December 2007

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Guide outlines seal offerings

James Walker Sealing Products and Services guide gives details of the activities, materials, products and industrial services provided.

News from Engineeringtalk, 5 October 2007

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Gland packing cuts costs

James Walker's Supagraf RibbonPak SC gland packing provides high-integrity sealing for steam valves at high-temperatures and pressures.

News from Engineeringtalk, 18 June 2007

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Graphite ribbon gaskets handle high temperatures

James Walker's new Supagraf Boilermaster braided graphite ribbon gaskets experience no reduction in volume that could otherwise impair sealing efficiency.

News from Engineeringtalk, 22 May 2007

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Sealing system controls fugitive emissions

Six cartridge seals with floating glands, custom-designed by James Walker, have now operated problem-free for over 12 years at a major UK refinery.

News from Engineeringtalk, 4 January 2007

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Fluoroelastomer boasts longer sour-gas service

FR25/90 fluoroelastomer has been rated with an exceptional service life of 142,000 years in a sour (H2S) gas and liquid hydrocarbon mixture.

News from Engineeringtalk, 13 November 2006

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Shaft sealing system aids hydro reliability

HydroSele is an innovative shaft sealing system that will cut maintenance and improve the reliability and profitability of Francis and Kaplan water turbines in hydropower plant.

News from Engineeringtalk, 29 September 2006

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Norsok qualification for ED-resistant elastomers

800+ years' service life in sour gas predicted

News from Engineeringtalk, 25 July 2006

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Booklet explains the IPPC Directive

James Walker has produced a 24 page booklet explaining aspects of the EU Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive, which is available free to help companies through this new legislation.

News from Engineeringtalk, 17 July 2006

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Guide details over 40 compression packings

Compression packings guide details over 40 compression packings for gland sealing in rotary and reciprocating pumps, valves, tank lids and furnace doors, and other static and dynamic duties.

News from Engineeringtalk, 24 May 2006

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Sealing firm establishes marine subsidiary

Marine transportation subsidiary established to focus on the supply of fluid sealing products and associated services to the marine transportation sector worldwide.

News from Engineeringtalk, 11 April 2006

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Graphite-based gaskets can be custom designed

Graphite-based gaskets available custom designed in diameters from 500mm to over 2m to solve sealing problems in different industries where large conformable one-piece gaskets are needed.

News from Engineeringtalk, 30 March 2006

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Newsletter focuses on seal and bolt applications

The latest "Global Connexions" newsletter features sealing and bolting product application stories.

News from Engineeringtalk, 30 March 2006

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Elastomers suit nuclear sealing applications

Two ranges of elastomers for use with ionising radiation are backed with evaluation results from independent test houses and individual customers in the nuclear sector.

News from Engineeringtalk, 20 March 2006

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