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 Technology
- 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.
About VSP Technologies
VSP Technologies is the largest dedicated fluid-sealing products distributor in the
United States, with an approach focused on managing every part of the gasket-use process to make
improvements that save customers time and money. The company’s innovative programs have enabled more than $135 million in cost savings to date
for its corporate customers and made VSP Technologies one of the most trusted and
respected names in the fluid-sealing industry. The company offers products from more than 20 premium manufacturers,
as well as several of its own patented products and designs. More information about VSP Technologies is available at
www.vsptechnologies.com.
