Publications
Users of sealing materials strive to ensure maximum performance, safety and reliability of sealing technology for their particular application. This commitment is further complicated with the drive towards the reduction of fugitive emissions, increased energy efficiency and harmonisation of test standards. The ESA has focused activity on these issues in its technical documents.
Some ESA publications are available for free download (as pdf files), while others are available as hard copies and/or CDs. Some ESA publications are available in all 3 formats. In a number of cases, hard copies are available from Division Member Companies.
This list is organised primarily according to the following sectors:
- Safety, efficiency and environment (including fugitive emissions)
- Elastomeric and Polymeric seals
- Expansion Joints
- Flange Gaskets
- Mechanical Seals
- Packings
Safety, efficiency and environment
Sealing Technology BAT guidance note
ESA Publication 014/05
This document offers guidance notes to the Best Available Techniques for sealing technology used in equipment on industrial installations covered by the EU IPPC Directive and applicable across most process industries. English language version.
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Elastomeric and Polymeric seals
Expansion Joints
Expansion Joints - Engineering Guide
ESA Publication 011/07 (revision 1)
A comprehensive guide to European expansion joint technology, which is easy to use and understand. The document is aimed at engineers as a working document. English language version.
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Expansion Joints - Installation Guide
ESA Publication 015/07 (revision 2)
Focus on the actual installation of the expansion joint. Assumes that the joint and its components are now at the point of final installation. Aimed at engineers as a working document. A joint publication with the RAL and FSA. English language version.
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Flange Gaskets
Flange Gaskets - glossary of sealing terms
ESA Publication 018/09
Detailed guidance on the terminology and standardisation challenges facing users of gaskets. A major update of the original ESA Publication 008/97, revised extensively to include information on the latest standards. English language version, but with a synopsis section denoting the terms in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Published in collaboration with the FSA.
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Guidelines for safe seal usage - Flanges and Gaskets
ESA Publication 009/98
Aimed at maintenance engineers and fitters, offering extensive guidance on selection, handling and installation of gaskets. This document provides a comprehensive guide to the variety of hard and soft gasket materials available to users. English language version. Published in collaboration with the FSA.
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Guía para la utilización de elementos de sellado - Juntas y Bridas
Spanish language version. Published in collaboration with the FSA. ESA Publication 009/98
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Directives concernant une utilisation sûre des joints d'étanchéité - Brides et Joints
ESA Publication 009/98
French language version. Published in collaboration with the FSA.
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Wegweiser für eine sichere Dichtverbindung an Flanschen
ESA Publication 009/98
German language version. Published in collaboration with the FSA.
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La sicurezza dei Sistemi di Termini - Parte 1 - Guidelines per la Manutenzione e la Progettazione
ESA Publication 009/98
Italian language version. Published in collaboration with the FSA and Fabio Casiraghi Publishing
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Mechanical Seals
Seal Forum - Case studies in pump performance
Published 2003 May
A compilation of articles written by respected technical experts across the globe, giving their own, independent appreciation of mechanical seals and sealed equipment. English language version. Published in collaboration with the FSA.
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Packings
Specification for a Test Procedure for Packings for Rotary Applications
ESA Publication 020/2011
Test procedure for compression packings to be used to seal the stuffing boxes of rotary equipment. English language version. Published in collaboration with the FSA.
DownloadCompression Packing - Technical Manual 3rd Edition
Published 2008
Provides detailed information on compression packings and their components, with guidance on their selection and installation. A major update of the revised edition which was published in 1997. English language version. Published in collaboration with the FSA.
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Sealing technologies
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