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Gasket ensures a long-lasting seal
In manufacturing fertilizer, ammonium nitrate is added to the process, and traditional, spiral wound and Gylon gasket technology often deteriorate in these conditions, resulting in leaks. This is problematic because when ammonium nitrate leaks, it crystalizes and expands like ice, resulting in costly repair and safety hazards.
The customer is a global manufacturer of agricultural fertilizer products with several large facilities all over the world. These fertilizer plants experienced leaks on the bolted flange joints of their ammonium nitrate lines causing expensive shutdowns and HSE implications.
Working with the customer for a long-term solution, Pipeotech proposed the 316L DeltaV-Seal™. The material match ensures corrosion resistance and galvanic compatibility, and the extensive product testing and certification creates confidence that a long lasting and gas-tight seal can be achieved.
DeltaV-Seal was installed and monitored with zero leakage reported since the initial bolt-up. Installation of DeltaV-Seal can ensure a gas-tight and maintenance-free sealing solution that creates a safer, more profitable and environmentally sustainable facility.