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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Norsok qualification for ED-resistant elastomers
800+ years' service life in sour gas predicted
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 July 2006
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
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
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
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
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
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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