Leak-Free Assemblies: Control the Process Part I Part I Leaks are preventable. Flanges are designed not to leak, and when sealed properly they live up to their design. And yet, leaks happen. When we’re lucky, they are small and emit harmless substances. When our luck runs out, leaks are catastrophic. So then how do we
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Leak-Free Start-Ups : Process & Pitfalls Bolted joint assemblies are dynamic systems, and a variety of factors can impact their sealing capacity. In this article, we review the process involved in developing leak-free start-ups, common pitfalls that we see out in the field, and how INTEGRA can help eliminate leaks in your bolted joint assemblies.
Certainty of Outcome We work in a multi-billion-dollar industry where the consequences of failure extend far beyond the economic. Unexpected challenges arise at inopportune times, with consequences ranging from inconvenient to dangerous. At best, these challenges cause project creep and loss of revenue. At worst, they threaten the personal and environmental safety of our workers,
Avoiding the Galling Roadblock Need a surefire way to speed-up breakouts, increase worker safety, and finish your turnaround on schedule and under budget? Then you need to eliminate galling. If you’ve ever run a breakout, you’ve dealt with galling. It’s an industry-wide problem that happens so often it’s scheduled into even your biggest turnarounds. On
