Contents
News
Detection system captures development of wear on seal strips used in paper-making machinery suction rolls 1 & 14
Conductive seals prevent bearing damage caused by electricity 2
Hardide-A improves fatigue life of metal parts by 45% reveals test 2
Epoxy polysulfide is formulated for use as a sealant 3
Fluid-dispensing system maintains stable coating performance 3
Lanxess develops new compounds for laser transmission welding 3
Monitoring pipe-joint gap measurements whilst pipelines are in service 3

Company News
Dana expands its training academy by adding further content 4
Wolverine receives supplier award from gasket company 4
Roxtec’s success in Romania continues with acquisition of its distributor 4
Aesseal reopens mechanical seal test house following major refurbishment 14
Conferences and Meetings News Call for papers issued for 21st International Sealing Conference 4

Technology Focus
Software accurately predicts piston and ring pack performance 5

Feature
Sealing simulation of the joint faces of a split-case pump – Part II 6

Recently Published Papers 8
Regulars
Patents 11
Events Calendar 14