Things are understood depending on whom, how and when they are viewed.  Over the course of the last two months I’ve traveled to two very different places; Kuala Lumpur and the town of Ontario, NY.  The trip to Ontario … Continue reading →

June 5, 2012 was a very exciting day for the Garlock family of companies; we launched a redesign of www.garlock.com which had been 6 years in the making! Because we decided to structure our site to an industry focus rather … Continue reading →

You have to have more than one boat! I probably don’t need to explain that comment. Or do I? Some people I know actually try to get by with only one boat! Crazy, right? I’ve kept my little 16’ Glastron … Continue reading →

The weather is getting nicer so I decided to open the pool. I took out the pump and connected the hoses. Those in warm climates may not need to ever drain water and disconnect hoses for the winter, like us … Continue reading →

Hydrofracture Mining What’s the buzz lately? Hydrofracking! Whether you hear about it in the news or see a sign on the side of the road (“No Fracking”) this mining process is getting a lot of attention these days. Since the … Continue reading →

Sometimes good enough! Nothing is perfect, which is why it’s useful to have a range that something working successfully in. Everything has a range in which it can operate successfully, and that’s important to recognize. Knowing the capabilities of sealing materials is incredibly useful in industry. Pipes shift away from both concentricity and parallelism, flanges may have a nick or a burr, or the media changes. What happens to your system? Do you have to replace or realign a massive pipe or is there another option? Will that little blemish in your flange cause a leak? Will your media chemically attack your gaskets? These are all valid questions! An understanding of the different capabilities of the various sealing options may help you make a decision that saves time and money. When your application changes, it’s important to recognize that you may have more options than you realize. Continue reading →

Most people would call me cheap; I’m always looking for a deal.  My first and only marathon was a typical example.  I started training with a pair of shoes that were already 3 years old (I’m sure some veteran runner … Continue reading →

As times change so do the business models. Innovation has become one of the core elements for a company to be successful and sustainable. The challenge of innovation is getting a constant flow of good ideas. I stumbled upon the … Continue reading →