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All About Spiral Wounds

What is a Spiral Wound Gasket?

Spiral wound gaskets are designed to provide reliable sealing in industries that require...

December 5, 2022

If you have ever shopped for a gasket, you know that they are not one size fits all. There are different materials, sizes, and even different types...

October 1, 2022

The Basics of Compression Pump Packing Installation

The 5 P's of Pump Packing Installation

Installing compression pump packing can be a...

October 1, 2022

PTFE Non-Asbestos Pump Packing

Style 1173

APG’s Style 1173 pump packing is saturated and sealed after braiding with PTFE (Teflon) particles which...

July 1, 2022

Why This Guide Matters

PTFE envelope gaskets deliver exceptional sealing performance in the most demanding environments. Think corrosive chemicals,...

Updated Feb 2024

When it comes to industrial equipment, reliability is non-negotiable. That's why engineers and manufacturers turn to materials...

May 15, 2022

The CDC estimates nearly 48 million people get sick, 128,000+ are hospitalized, and 3,000+ people die from foodborne illnesses each year in the...

Updated: November 2023

FKM (Viton™) and Nitrile (NBR) are two of the most used elastomers for sealing applications. These materials are suited for...

O-rings are a popular type of seal used by many manufacturing industries for various products. These include automobile engines, firearms, rockets,...

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