WIPE JOINTS, lead and oakum joints, black and galvanized threaded iron joints, brass threaded joints and copper joints were all prevalent in 1954. A service call in center-city York, Pa., occasionally ...

One of the most critical factors in determining the reliability of a threaded-fastener joint is the force the tightened fastener exerts on an assembly, which is known as preload. And preload depends ...

Common piping sealing problems in power plants can lead to increased safety risk, heightened operating costs and general efficiency issues. These issues often arise as a result of ongoing plant ...