April 2021

There is no better time of year to service your equipment and inspect it for needed repairs.

Contact our team here to schedule an inspection of your equipment. With our detailed inspections, we provide the data necessary to predict failures and provide preventative maintenance.

Looking for an on-going maintenance option? Let's get you started on a tailored service plan for the year.
 
We'd appreciate the opportunity to serve you as the leading expert in the glass lined processing equipment. If we can ever assist you or provide a quote for products or services, please let us know!

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James Lakeman & The Glasslined Technologies Team
Advantage of Spring Assist Prorings
A protection ring ("proring") is generally used on manway covers to protect the vessel flange whenever the access cover is opened.The basic function of the proring is to protect the main vessel manway flange from access damage. Should any damage occur, it will likely happen on the proring and not the main vessel flange. If the proring is damaged it is much less expensive and quicker to repair than any damage to the main vessel. The proring may also be hinged with limit stops so it cannot be opened too far. It can also be fitted with a spring-assist assembly which allows for much easier access and less chance of damage.

Prorings are a great way to protect the vessel flange. However, these should not be used for vessels operating over 300 PSIG. They should not be used if an outside metal repair has been installed.

We can provide new and re-glassed Pro-rings in various sizes as well as conversion kits & on-site installation.
Sleeve Repairs
Flanges on glasslined equipment are vulnerable to failure. This begins the downward cycle toward eventual replacement of the equipment often sooner rather than later. Failure at the flange is among the most frequent causes for equipment replacement or re-glass leading to costly equipment repairs, downtime, and replacement. 

Flanges are the weak link in the system, a failed gasket resulting in a very small leak will lead to the corrosion of the carbon steel flange from the outside. Proper gasket use of is of utmost importance. 

The first sign of a problem is a slight leak at the flange joint. The first and worst response is usually to tighten the clamps to stop the leak. The CRT gasket will have lost its compressibility so the force is then transferred directly to the flange. The induced stress results in the glass fracturing.

A standard repair is typically a tantalum or Teflon sleeve. This method requires a specially formed patch to conform to multiple radii and seal along the flange face. 
Our Services
Consulting

Provide consulting services for clients in the chemical, plastics, flavor, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical industries throughout North America.
Inventory

We maintain an inventory of spare and replacement parts. If we do not have it we can find it for you.
On-Site Repair &
ReGlass Services

On your site we perform anniversary inspections, consultation; tantalum repairs including patches and plugs; reactor and drive installations and repair; mounting or dismantling agitation systems.

Trained staff re-glass your vessels, baffles, agitators, hubs and parts. We have multiple furnaces in our extensive facility and use proprietary compounds and glass to produce a better than new result.
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