Education
ISD offers a variety of tools and services to help educate and develop your workforce. We recognize that you need multiple options, so we provide face to face opportunities such as the annual Summit, Spring Technical Event, and the University of Innovative Distribution; we also offer the Sealing Your Success e-Seminar series of monthly webinars. In addition, we provide on-line options such as recordings of presentations, as well as self-paced training materials and books for purchase.
We also offer an on-line directory with links to a number of resources and articles on topics ranging from technical to business.
And don't forget the Certified Fluid Sealing Professional Program! What better way to train, recognize and promote those individuals who are engaged in the fluid sealing industry in any of the application, sales, service, installations, or manufacturing processes?
Metal Gaskets
06/06/2016
The History And Evolution Of Gasket Technology Leader Part A & B, Lee Melvin, presentation only
Details >11/14/2014
November 14, 2014: "An Updated Appendex A in the 2013 Edition of PCC-1"; 45 minutes
David Lay of Hytorc presents this e-seminar on the updated Appendix A in the 2013 Edition of PCC-1 which now provides extensive information on TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION OF BOLTED JOINT ASSEMBLY PERSONNEL. This e-Seminar will help you understand potential implications to your business of ASME PCC-1-2013 Appendix A, and what is important to know from these new regulations as you work with your customers.
Details >03/24/2014
Practical Bolting and Gasketing for the Non Standard-Flanged Joint
Presented by Leader Global Technologies
Details >04/04/2013
April 4, 2013: "History and Evolution of Gasketing Technology"; 64 minutes
Lee Melvin of Leader Global Technologies covers Gasketing Technology and its Evolution starting in the 1940’s when Asbestos was the gasket material of choice and most of the current flange designs were done around Soft Sheet Materials. It covers the basics of the soft sheet manufacturing process and how that technology has evolved into the use of Non Asbestos materials for both sheet goods and spiral wound gaskets. We will also cover the impact of transition to spiral wound gaskets have had on seal ability, recovery, and overall performance.
Details >05/18/2012
May 18, 2012 - Gasket Stress, Load and Torque, Lee Melvin, Leader (presentation only)
e-seminar
Details >04/01/2011
April 1, 2011: "Camprofile Technology – Why use Camprofile Gaskets and Where"; Lee Melvin, Leader (Presentation only, no audio)
Camprofile technology is becoming the future of metal gasket sealing solutions for many fixed equipment and piping applications. This topic will focus on what Camprofile gaskets are, why they are used and how they are applied. With tighter sealing requirements due to government regulated demands and new industry standards; Lee Melvin, Senior Sealing Engineer for Leader Global Technologies will present on how to meet those needs. Lee has 20 years in the industry with both product and equipment application expertise. This practical approach to the technology behind Bolted Joint Reliability will be of significant value to all Fluid Sealing Sales and Marketing professionals.
Details >Packing
01/16/2015
January 16, 2015 - "Dynamic Sealing Part 1" - 1 hour
Cliff Goldstein of Eclipse Engineering presents part one of a two part electronic seminar beginning with application of an O-Ring and finishing with Spring Energized Polymeric lip seals for static, rotary, and reciprocating applications. The purpose of this e-seminar is to give the listener an exposure to a variety of different sealing solutions that their customer may consider, and the conditions under which different solutions should be selected. We start with the most basic low cost solution, the O-Ring, and move up to the Mechanical Face Seal.
Details >Expansion Joints
04/07/2014
flow liners in secondary over-fire air (SOFA) in coal fired power plant applications
Details >03/24/2014
STRETCHING THE BOUNDARIES FOR ELASTOMERIC EXPANSION JOINTS
New Technologies Enable Greater Reliability, Lower Life Cycle Costs
Details >Teflon - Machined and Molded Seals
06/06/2016
Customer Hardware Surface Finish Considerations, Chris Gruner, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 and 2016
Details >05/25/2016
April 27, 2016 - Sealing Application Working Session - 40 minutes
Presented by Cliff Goldstein - Eclipse Seals
In conjunction with our Sealing Your Success e-Seminar series, we’re trying out an idea for exploring how to figure out optimum solutions to customer sealing issues. This will be an open discussion led by ISD board member Cliff Goldstein who presented the Dynamic Sealing session at the recent Spring Tech event.
Details >01/16/2015
January 16, 2015 - "Dynamic Sealing Part 1" - 1 hour
Cliff Goldstein of Eclipse Engineering presents part one of a two part electronic seminar beginning with application of an O-Ring and finishing with Spring Energized Polymeric lip seals for static, rotary, and reciprocating applications. The purpose of this e-seminar is to give the listener an exposure to a variety of different sealing solutions that their customer may consider, and the conditions under which different solutions should be selected. We start with the most basic low cost solution, the O-Ring, and move up to the Mechanical Face Seal.
Details >O-rings
06/06/2016
Design High Performance Engineered Polymer Solutions, Cliff Goldstein, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 and 2016
Details >01/16/2015
January 16, 2015 - "Dynamic Sealing Part 1" - 1 hour
Cliff Goldstein of Eclipse Engineering presents part one of a two part electronic seminar beginning with application of an O-Ring and finishing with Spring Energized Polymeric lip seals for static, rotary, and reciprocating applications. The purpose of this e-seminar is to give the listener an exposure to a variety of different sealing solutions that their customer may consider, and the conditions under which different solutions should be selected. We start with the most basic low cost solution, the O-Ring, and move up to the Mechanical Face Seal.
Details >03/16/2012
March 16, 2012 -
Marty Loso and Wally Hansen of Precision Associates will provide an in-depth look at the ASTM D2000 system for classifying rubber materials. This system is frequently used to specify desired rubber properties and as a comparison of rubber compounds produced by different manufacturers. This presentation hopes to enable seminar attendees to be able to succesfully decode the various letters and numbers and to use the system to write their own call-outs using the ASTM manuals.
Details >Mechanical Seals
06/06/2016
Common Problems Affecting Mechanical Seal Performance, Tommy Seales, Sepco, 2015 & 2016
Details >03/24/2014
How Does Plant Pipe Strain Problems Affect Pumping Systems?
By, Tommy Seales Mechanical Seal Product Manager SEPCO
Details >Rotary Shaft and Oil Seals
Rubber - Molded and Extruded
06/06/2016
Design High Performance Engineered Polymer Solutions, Cliff Goldstein, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 and 2016
Details >06/06/2016
Customer Hardware Surface Finish Considerations, Chris Gruner, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 and 2016
Details >05/25/2016
April 27, 2016 - Sealing Application Working Session - 40 minutes
Presented by Cliff Goldstein - Eclipse Seals
In conjunction with our Sealing Your Success e-Seminar series, we’re trying out an idea for exploring how to figure out optimum solutions to customer sealing issues. This will be an open discussion led by ISD board member Cliff Goldstein who presented the Dynamic Sealing session at the recent Spring Tech event.
Details >01/16/2015
January 16, 2015 - "Dynamic Sealing Part 1" - 1 hour
Cliff Goldstein of Eclipse Engineering presents part one of a two part electronic seminar beginning with application of an O-Ring and finishing with Spring Energized Polymeric lip seals for static, rotary, and reciprocating applications. The purpose of this e-seminar is to give the listener an exposure to a variety of different sealing solutions that their customer may consider, and the conditions under which different solutions should be selected. We start with the most basic low cost solution, the O-Ring, and move up to the Mechanical Face Seal.
Details >06/11/2014
HNBR Elastomer Technology - The Past The Present and The Future of HNBR Elastomers
Marck Jones, Zeon
Details >03/16/2012
March 16, 2012 -
Marty Loso and Wally Hansen of Precision Associates will provide an in-depth look at the ASTM D2000 system for classifying rubber materials. This system is frequently used to specify desired rubber properties and as a comparison of rubber compounds produced by different manufacturers. This presentation hopes to enable seminar attendees to be able to succesfully decode the various letters and numbers and to use the system to write their own call-outs using the ASTM manuals.
Details >05/13/2011
May 13, 2011 - "Reformulating Rubber Manufacturing Under Highly Competitive and Uncertain Times." (Presentation only, no audio)
This topic will deal with how various compounds of rubber sheet are made, were they are commonly recommended for use, and identifying failure modes when improperly applied. The presenter, Paul Smith, has been involved with industrial rubber use for more than 55 years as a shop converter and fabricator, salesman for BF Goodrich Industrial Products, and associated with distribution marketing at Fabricon, Beltservice and Apache Hose and Belting before joining American-Biltrite in 2001. He is now the Manager of Business Development and a current Board Member of ISD.
Details >Hydraulic
06/06/2016
Design High Performance Engineered Polymer Solutions, Cliff Goldstein, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 and 2016
Details >06/06/2016
Customer Hardware Surface Finish Considerations, Chris Gruner, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 and 2016
Details >06/06/2016
Spring Energized Seal Training, Cliff Goldstein, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 & 2016
Details >01/16/2015
January 16, 2015 - "Dynamic Sealing Part 1" - 1 hour
Cliff Goldstein of Eclipse Engineering presents part one of a two part electronic seminar beginning with application of an O-Ring and finishing with Spring Energized Polymeric lip seals for static, rotary, and reciprocating applications. The purpose of this e-seminar is to give the listener an exposure to a variety of different sealing solutions that their customer may consider, and the conditions under which different solutions should be selected. We start with the most basic low cost solution, the O-Ring, and move up to the Mechanical Face Seal.
Details >Soft Gasket Sheeting
06/06/2016
The History And Evolution Of Gasket Technology Leader Part A & B, Lee Melvin, presentation only
Details >11/15/2013
November 15, 2013: "Proper Gasket and Practical Bolting Methods" ; 48 minutes
Lee Melvin, Leader Global Technologies. This e-Seminar covers the basics of selecting a gasket and proper gasket installation with bolting practices. It also covers the impact of leaking flanges and the importance of insuring the flange sealing surface is inspected and proper flange alignment is achieved. This session is intended to expand the knowledge base for the Inside or Outside Sales Professionals consulting with end users and clients regarding gasket applications. This should allow the attendees to become more proficient at communicating how proper gasket selection and installation can assist the client in Lowering their overall total installed cost for these products.
Details >04/04/2013
April 4, 2013: "History and Evolution of Gasketing Technology"; 64 minutes
Lee Melvin of Leader Global Technologies covers Gasketing Technology and its Evolution starting in the 1940’s when Asbestos was the gasket material of choice and most of the current flange designs were done around Soft Sheet Materials. It covers the basics of the soft sheet manufacturing process and how that technology has evolved into the use of Non Asbestos materials for both sheet goods and spiral wound gaskets. We will also cover the impact of transition to spiral wound gaskets have had on seal ability, recovery, and overall performance.
Details >05/18/2012
May 18, 2012 - Gasket Stress, Load and Torque, Lee Melvin, Leader (presentation only)
e-seminar
Details >05/18/2012
May 18, 2012: "Gasket Stress, Load and Torque"; 54 minutes
Leader Global Technologies discusses leak-free plant operation which is a universal goal; this session will focus on how to ensure joint integrity through the use of gasket selection and practical bolting methods. The information provided will include some of the basic elements needed to achieve "leak free" operation of large diameter flanged joint connections. It will focus on gasket stress issues, load and torque, and include a look at the technology behind bolted joint assemblies. Topics will include joint analysis, evaluating flange data, machining procedures, bolting basics (both theory and function), radial shear, gasket styles, and new equipment design such as Camprofile gaskets. There are no silver bullets, but leak-free operation is likely easier than you think.
Details >05/13/2011
May 13, 2011 - "Reformulating Rubber Manufacturing Under Highly Competitive and Uncertain Times." (Presentation only, no audio)
This topic will deal with how various compounds of rubber sheet are made, were they are commonly recommended for use, and identifying failure modes when improperly applied. The presenter, Paul Smith, has been involved with industrial rubber use for more than 55 years as a shop converter and fabricator, salesman for BF Goodrich Industrial Products, and associated with distribution marketing at Fabricon, Beltservice and Apache Hose and Belting before joining American-Biltrite in 2001. He is now the Manager of Business Development and a current Board Member of ISD.
Details >Seminars
Seal Design
06/06/2016
Design High Performance Engineered Polymer Solutions, Cliff Goldstein, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 and 2016
Details >06/06/2016
Customer Hardware Surface Finish Considerations, Chris Gruner, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 and 2016
Details >06/06/2016
Spring Energized Seal Training, Cliff Goldstein, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 & 2016
Details >05/25/2016
April 27, 2016 - Sealing Application Working Session - 40 minutes
Presented by Cliff Goldstein - Eclipse Seals
In conjunction with our Sealing Your Success e-Seminar series, we’re trying out an idea for exploring how to figure out optimum solutions to customer sealing issues. This will be an open discussion led by ISD board member Cliff Goldstein who presented the Dynamic Sealing session at the recent Spring Tech event.
Details >07/17/2015
July 17, 2015: "Sealing Surfaces"; 42 minutes
Chris Gruner of Eclipse Seal will be conducting an e-Seminar discussing Surface Finish Considerations as Applied to PTFE Sealing Elements. Chris and Cliff Goldstein of Eclipse provided several related sessions at our recent Spring Technical event in Houston, and Chris will be providing part of that content along with additional material on industrial finishing processes. This seminar will be beneficial whether or not you attended the Spring Event.
Details >01/16/2015
January 16, 2015 - "Dynamic Sealing Part 1" - 1 hour
Cliff Goldstein of Eclipse Engineering presents part one of a two part electronic seminar beginning with application of an O-Ring and finishing with Spring Energized Polymeric lip seals for static, rotary, and reciprocating applications. The purpose of this e-seminar is to give the listener an exposure to a variety of different sealing solutions that their customer may consider, and the conditions under which different solutions should be selected. We start with the most basic low cost solution, the O-Ring, and move up to the Mechanical Face Seal.
Details >Market Knowledge
None at this time.
Business Topics
09/04/2018
Wednesday, August 29, 2018: Know Before You Go; 32 Mins
Beth Z. introduces you to a number of apps to keep you on track, even when you're away.
Details >07/13/2018
Tuesday, June 26, 2018: 10 Everyday Apps to Be More Productive at Work
You know technology can help you be more productive... but you don't have time to go digging. This super-fast, super-helpful webinar will give you a punch list of 10 tools to conquer your task list, plow through your email and impress your boss with your efficiency.
Details >02/19/2016
February 19, 2016: Profit Survey and Report; 57 minutes
Dr. Bates joins us in a free webinar to discuss how participating in the program can help improve your business performance. He explains the ins and outs of the survey, and the resultant report you willl get and answers other questions.
Details >10/31/2014
October 31, 2014: "7 Ways a Capital Partner Can Help You Increase the Value of Your Business"; 42 minutes
Businesses exist to grow. And growth is good - it means you are serving more customers, employing more people, and increasing the value of your business. This program will focus on the ways a capital partner can help business owners and executives accelerate the disciplined growth of their business.
Details >10/15/2014
October 15, 2014: "Leadership Identification and Development"
As organizations establish growth strategies, one concern they face is the possibility of not having the leadership talent they need to meet their goals. Can you identify the leadership skills necessary to be successful in your organization? Do you know which employees exhibit these leadership skills?
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