
Seals and Sealing Handbook
Robert K. Flitney(Author)
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published on 17. June 2014
Book
Hardback
648 pages
978-0-08-099416-1 (ISBN)
Description
Seals and Sealing Handbook, Sixth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of sealing technology, bringing together information on all aspects of this area to enable you to make the right sealing choice. This includes detailed coverage on the seals applicable to static, rotary and reciprocating applications, the best materials to use in your sealing systems, and the legislature and regulations that may impact your sealing choices.Updated in line with current trends this updated reference provides the theory necessary for you to select the most appropriate seals for the job and with its 'Failure Guide', the factors to consider should anything go wrong. Building on the practical, stepped approach of its predecessor, Seals and Sealing Handbook, 6th Edition remains an essential reference for any engineer or designer who uses seals in their work.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Designers, manufacturers and end-users of seals throughout the following industries: pumps, motors, piping, filtration, oil, gas, water, process industries, hydraulic, pneumatic, marine, automotive and power generation. Plant and maintenance engineers, specifiers, consultants.
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Approx. 250 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 197 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
1484 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-08-099416-1 (9780080994161)
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Robert K. Flitney
Seals and Sealing Handbook
Book
10/2018
6th Edition
Butterworth-Heinemann
€148.56
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Robert K. Flitney
Seals and Sealing Handbook
E-Book
09/2014
6th Edition
Butterworth-Heinemann
€140.00
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Previous edition

Robert K. Flitney
Seals and Sealing Handbook
Book
08/2007
5th Edition
Elsevier
€215.41
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Person
Robert Flitney is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer in the UK and a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. His early engineering experience involved the operation and maintenance of power and process plants in the marine and frozen food industries. This was followed by 35 years of contract R&D on Fluid Sealing Technology at BHR Group, including 10 years managing this activity. He has authored or co-authored over 50 papers, presented at international conferences, has been invited to provide the keynote presentation at Sealing Seminars, and was Convenor of the ISO Working Group responsible for reciprocating seal test standards. His current activities include consultancy and training on seals and sealing technology, and he is Technical Editor of Sealing Technology, a monthly newsletter for industry.
Content
1. Introduction
2. Static Seals
3. Rotary Seals
4. Reciprocating seals
5. Materials
6. Failure Guide
7. General Information
2. Static Seals
3. Rotary Seals
4. Reciprocating seals
5. Materials
6. Failure Guide
7. General Information