Case Studies

Case study – Chesterton ILMRO products – Industrial Lubricants

A mineral oil processing plant which sealed its stainless steel heat transfer oil pipe threads with a low-density PTFE tape experienced regular leakage. The customer wanted a complete sealing solution for all threaded and flanged assemblies. Chesterton 800 GoldEnd® Tape was applied on threaded connections by Chesterton specialists, and Chesterton 860™ Moldable Polymer Gasketing (MPG) was used to eliminated oil leakage. The customer has achieved savings of over $6,500 and improved worker safety.

Products featured in the case study:

• Chesterton 800 GoldEnd® Tape
• Chesterton 860™ Moldable Polymer Gasketing

Chesterton 800 GoldEnd® Sealant Tape.

Chesterton 860 MPG: Moldable Polymer Gasketing.

A mineral oil processing plant which sealed its stainless steel heat transfer oil pipe threads with a low-density PTFE tape experienced regular leakage. Frequent leaks caused regular cleaning expense and safety issues. The customer was constantly cleaning the floor.

The customer wanted a complete sealing solution for all threaded and flanged assemblies.

Leaking fittings are due to low-density PTFE Tape.

Chesterton 800 GoldEnd® Tape used on threaded connections. The high density 800 GoldEnd® Tape is 300% thicker and does not tear in the thread contact area. Chesterton 860™ Moldable Polymer Gasketing (MPG) is used as gasket for flange connections and has eliminated oil leakage.

Pneumatic Ball Valve sealed with Chesterton 860 Moldable Polymer Gasket.

Customer has achieved savings of over $8,900 and improved worker safety. Savings include:

• No waste of the thermo oil
• Reduction of several sheet gaskets to one gasket system
• Savings in maintenance man-hour
• Reduction in shut down costs

Customer now uses Chesterton 860 MPG in other sealing applications in the plant.

No loss of product, no safety issues and no damage to the environment.

Chesterton® is a world leader in helping process industry companies and manufacturers improve the reliability and efficiency of their rotating, stationary, and fluid power equipment platforms. We are known across a wide range of industries for our award-winning pump and valve sealing solutions, applications expertise, equipment maintenance and wear-prevention products, and knowledgeable hands-on local service​.

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Case Study – Issued 09/21