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News
Corriculite gasket technology overcomes offshore bolted joint corrosion challenges 1
FST material contributes to a resource-conserving sustainable economy 2
Lip material for shaft seals is highly durable and wear resistant 2
Flexible couplings are resistant to chemicals and extreme temperatures 2
Mounting aid speeds up maintenance work on wastewater pumps 3

Company News
Move strengthens PPE’s US-based operations 4
BPMA issues guidance covering mechanical seal sealant systems 4
Evonik optimises PEEK production and plans polyamide 12 complex 4
Dana’s technology contributes to the industrialisation of fuel-cell stacks 4
Digital media help John Crane commemorate anniversary 5
Atlas Copco opens expanded innovation centre in Germany 5
Aesseal MD receives award for his outstanding contribution to the pump industry 16

Technology Focus
Robust, gas-lubricated mechanical seal for processing natural gas 5
Collaboration improves reliability of high-voltage ESPs 7
Roxtec sealing technology protects rail infrastructure in Belgium 8
Computed tomography analyses damage to raw materials under load 9

Recently Published Papers 10
Regulars
In Brief 3
Patents 12
Events Calendar 16