VSP Technologies ‘Sealing Technology Exposition’
On December 02, 2009, VSP Technologies sponsored a one-day Sealing Technology Exposition at our Prince George, VA coporate headquarters facility. The industrial tradeshow showcased Technical Representatives from Major U.S. and European manufacturers. Demonstrations of VSP’s state of the art gasket fabrication, equipment technology including:
* spiral wound gasket fabrication
* Artios and Flash Cut CAD automated gasket fabrication equipment
* electronic digitizing equipment
* magnetic torque coupling equipment
* VSP’s ‘Heat Link’ doubles specification confirmation pressure bolting/stud program
Thirteen technical presentations (qualifying for Continuing Education Unites/CEU) were presented throughout the symposium on various topics including:
* Application of ASEM PCC-1, Appendix F, Alternative Flange Assembly Procedures -
Anita Bausman/VSP Technologies
* Fluroelastomer Compounds and Capabilities - Arun Gopaladrichnan/DuPont Elastomers
* Mechanical Seal Reliability Improvements - Mike Spencer/AESSeal
* Understanding ASME Requirements for Pressure Bolting - Rodney Roth/Leader Global Technolgy
* Flange Assembley Best Practices - Matt Tones/Garlock Sealing Technologies
* Qualifications of Vacuum Performance of Gaskets - Walter Lee/Inertech, Inc.
With over 200 customers and vendors in attendance, there were positive responses from all involved.
Once again, VSP has set the bar high and has followed through, with an outstanding Sealing Technology Exposition.
All who participated commented that the Exposition was a very valuable learning tool for them in learning fluid sealing products and technology.