WRSE Ecophiles: Winterizing tips for your home Nov 20, 2009
You can purchase gaskets designed to fit inside the covers of the outlets and switches to stop such leakage. Remove the switch plate or outlet cover and fit the gasket by pressing it into place. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Volunteers helping to keep homes warmer Nov 20, 2009
Volunteers worked three hours each Saturday, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 to caulk, install door sweeps, attach window film, weatherstrip around doors, install outlet and switch gaskets and install faucet insulating covers in selected Ogden homes as part of a weatherization project. The City of Ogden partnered with Boone County Health and Sanitation to conduct energy audits of 13 homes to identify areas of heat loss. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Manufacturers worry about chip maker's impact on local market Nov 11, 2009
John Tattersall is president of , a Schenectady company that makes industrial hoses, gaskets and fittings. He probably won t lose existing employees to GlobalFoundries, mainly because his workers are getting up in age and making a job change is unlikely so late in their careers. (Albany Business Review, NY)
LA Man Gets Prison for Repackaging Plane Parts Nov 10, 2009
Prosecutors say 74-year-old Duane Lepire was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court after pleading guilty in April to fraud for selling commercial-grade rubber gaskets that were not approved for aviation manufacturing. The U.S. attorney's office says Lepire, the owner of Chatsworth Rubber and Gasket Company in Canoga Park, falsely claimed the parts were certified for use in aircraft manufacturing. (ABC News -- Wire)
Greensense: Are you ready for home heating season? Nov 2, 2009
On steam radiators you want to make sure the vent valves are not clogged, and the gaskets around threaded valve stems are not worn. If you are not accustomed to maintaining your radiators, have them done with your furnace servicing. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Exide Technologies Launches New Heavy Duty Battery --- Exide(R) Extreme(TM) Cycler 200 for Aftermarket Oct 30, 2009
Flooded epoxy anchor bonding for increased durability and service life in high-vibration environments; * Reinforced ribbed case reduces case distortion, unifies component stability; * Combination of a robust container, cover and construction and inter-cell connectors large enough to provide superior vibration resistance -- three times that of conventional product -- for longer life; * Heavier terminal connections provide additional physical strength and durability; * Screw-in-caps with rubber... (Primezone Releases)
Restaurant inspections for August 2009 Oct 12, 2009
Wendy's, 10502 Sharpsburg Pike - * tomatoes and shredded cheese not kept cold enough (discarded); food remnants seen in three-compartment sink; freezer gaskets must be repaired; ice scoop improperly stored (corrected); thermometers needed in all equipment. The following food service establishments were inspected by the Washington County Health Department in August and found to have sanitation violations that must be corrected within 30 days. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Playing with fire: Experts remind residents to be careful with chimneys, wood stoves Oct 8, 2009
Homeowners also should check that gaskets seal tightly and that stovepipe connections are free from rust. Update equipment Chruscicki also encouraged anyone with a stove that s more than 15 years old to consider replacing it with a newer, more efficient model that s EPA-certified. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Lodi will receive federal money for efficiency projects Oct 6, 2009
Lodi Keep Your Cool 25,000 to replace refrigeration door gaskets at restaurants, mini-markets and other small food and drink stores. Savings: This will add funds to an existing program and will save the stores 270,000 kilowatt hours. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Solar trash cans to be scattered throughout Lodi (1) Sep 14, 2009
Lodi Keep Your Cool 25,000 to replace refrigeration door gaskets at restaurants, mini-markets and other small food and drink stores. Improve energy efficiency for tourist lodging 48,000 to complete conservation measures, including lighting retrofits, room occupancy controls and central heating and air improvements, at hotels and motels. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
CMS packs ‘em in Labor Day Weekend Sep 9, 2009
The final event of the season is Sept. 19 with the 17th annual Engine Pro-Mellings Engine Parts Great Lakes Nationals, sponsored by Victor Reinz Gaskets. Pit gates open at noon and grandstand gates open at 3 p.m. with racing getting started at 5 p.m. Adult grandstand admission is 15 and kids 5-11 are 6. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Greensense: How about a little WaterSense? Aug 31, 2009
Faucet leaking can be reduced by checking faucet washers and gaskets for wear and replacing them if necessary. If you are replacing a faucet, look for the WaterSense label. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Thousands of jobs at stake: peak body Aug 26, 2009
Receivers took over bearings and gaskets maker Automotive Components Limited (ACL), less than two months after the Federal Government announced a $7 million ACL bail-out. About $5 million of the bail-out was banked by the company before the receivers arrived on Wednesday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Winsted firm seeks state loan to help add jobs Aug 22, 2009
If it is successful in procuring the loan, H-O Products, a maker of adhesive-backed pads, gaskets and sealing materials used for windows and other industrial purposes, will use the money to improve its Web site to allow customers to purchase its products directly online. The company, which makes its products from foam, cork, rubber and other composite materials, said it will also use the money to increase its inventory and provide faster delivery of orders to customers. (Republican-American)
Jardine: When desire is strong, stature doesn't matter Aug 16, 2009
He's awaiting the arrival of a custom seat and a few gaskets, and he needs to hook up some of the wiring. The chopper is testament to a small man with big ideas and a refusal to accept physical limitations. (Modesto Bee, CA)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: What's a small, sporty Focus replacement? Aug 8, 2009
Leaks happen when gaskets age and harden and don't make tight seals, or when they split or crack. Not sure any additive can make up for a broken gasket, but might be able to restore some springiness. (USA Today -- Money)
GlobalSpec adds real revenue as host of virtual trade shows Aug 6, 2009
The 20-person company sells industrial hoses, gaskets and fittings. It s helped us manage our lead-generations, marketing manager Jim Dominelli said. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Engine Oil Flush The Pros and Con... Aug 6, 2009
The pressure is usually less than the normal engine oil pressure to insure that any seals or gaskets are not damaged. The cleaning solution is then pumped throughout the engine to clean the oil passages and other engine components. (Suite101.com)
Maker of 'Clunker Killer' Doing Brisk Business Aug 5, 2009
Often called liquid glass, sodium-silicate solution has been better known for being used to save motors rather than killing them: It is used to stop leaks in the gaskets that seal cylinder heads to engine blocks. At dealerships across America, mechanics accustomed to fixing engines are battling for the chance to ruin them. (Fox News)
Nikon D300s DSLR Aug 1, 2009
While many marketing department tend to use weasel words such as dust and water resistant, the Nikon D300s comes with rubber O-rings and gaskets. These properly seal all the buttons and doors on the camera body allowing photographers to keep shooting in dust and rain, well light rain at least. (Suite101.com)
Finding a niche Jul 27, 2009
The main products for Industrial Rubber and Supply are industrial hoses, rubber and metal, and the gaskets that seal them ... They've got a machine that presses out gaskets ... It is common to get in a large order of gaskets; some of them require time-intensive hand cutting that requires the whole crew to be involved. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Flowserve sues foe in cybersquatting Jul 18, 2009
has sued a rival maker of seals, gaskets and other industrial parts in the alleged registration of Internet addresses that use the Irving company s name and other trademarks it owns, court documents say. In documents filed in federal district court in Dallas, Irving-based Flowserve (NYSE: FLS) alleges that Jackson, Mich. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Canning Cash Jul 17, 2009
Anyone looking to purchase a pressure canner should consider checking local hardware stores, which often stock new canners, along with parts such as gaskets, weights and gauges to keep used canners operating properly. Sharp recommended a pressure canner large enough to accommodate seven quart-sized jars, since most home ranges dont facilitate the practical use of larger models. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Cincinnati's Sur-Seal thinks past gaskets and tubing Jul 11, 2009
As that industry faded locally, Sur-Seal started selling its rubber and plastic seals, tubes, gaskets and grommets to a growing number of customers. As global competition increased, the sale of these products increasingly became price-driven. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Wyoming plant making ethanol from trees Jul 6, 2009
wood chuck wrote on Jul 5, 2009 12:08 PM:" Alcohol distilled from wood is actually METHANOL, not ethanol. Is it possible that this entire article is incorrect?Methanol will destroy most gas engines out there, because it ruins fuel lines, gaskets, and all forms of plastic components within any motor's fuel delivery system. ". Post Your Own Comment Posting comments online has become a vital part of the Tribune experience. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Buy Rain Barrels Online Jun 27, 2009
The Waterstone kit comes with the stone rain barrel (made of 25 percent recycled resin), a downspout diverter, 36 inches of tubing, barb plug, 48 inches of main hose, ball cock with on/off control downspout and two hose gaskets. Price: $99. (Suite101.com)
After a virus invades, Genzyme scrubs down Jun 25, 2009
Their prep work involves dismantling equipment, peeling gaskets from the lids of 2,000-liter vats called bioreactors, and scrubbing down every surface in sight with spore-killing bleach. When everything is ready, they will wheel in the vaporizers. (Boston Globe)
Have you practiced saving money today? Jun 23, 2009
Bev Combs, nutrition educator, will check the pressure, as well as check the gaskets for wear. If you are busy at 10 a.m., you may drop the lid off beginning at 8 a.m. This is the only date for the accuracy check in Coles County this year, so make it a priority on your day s schedule. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ethanol-free gas rare but popular Jun 19, 2009
Ethanol absorbs water and can degrade rubber seals and gaskets. Boat engines, weed trimmers, lawn blowers, generators, motorcycles and older auto engines are most affected. (Florida Today)
Packable rafts - Madison River trip illustrates portability of one-person watercraft Jun 16, 2009
As I stood up, my arms resembled a bodybuilder s as the rubber gaskets at the jacket s wrists kept the water from exiting. Combined with my red helmet and bright-yellow lifejacket, I resembled an odd comic strip superhero - Aqua Man. (Missoulian, MT)
On the river Jun 16, 2009
As I stood up, my arms resembled a bodybuilder's as the rubber gaskets at the jacket's wrists kept the water from exiting. Combined with my red helmet and bright-yellow lifejacket, I resembled an odd comic strip superhero Agua Man. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ship to become 2nd largest intentional reef May 26, 2009
Workers hauled off more than a million feet of wire, 1,500 vent gaskets, dozens of watertight steel doors, 81 bags of asbestos, 193 tons of potentially cancer-causing substances, 46 tons of garbage that could come loose and float to the surface, 300 pounds of materials containing mercury and 185 55-gallon drums of paint chips. The cleanup was performed at two Norfolk, Va. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Ford Builds on Eco-Friendly Products and Process as More Consumers Live Sustainable Lifestyles May 22, 2009
The replacement of petroleum-based fillers with soy protein fillers in rubber for items such as door seals, floor mats, gaskets and splash shields. Experimentation with nanotechnology, including nano-filler materials in metal and plastic composites to reduce weight while increasing strength. (PR Newswire)
Toxic 'carbon tet' lingers in air near schools May 20, 2009
The company uses it to make chlorosulfonated polyethylene, a synthetic rubber material in applications like automotive hoses and gaskets, company spokeswoman Cathy Branciaroli said. She adds that since 2000 the plant has reduced its carbon tetrachloride emissions by 40% and now recycles more than 99% of the chemical. (USA Today -- Tech)
High-Def Video With Still Cameras May 20, 2009
Adorned with Hummer-like trimmings and special rubber gaskets, the 12. 6-megapixel TS1 is rated to withstand snorkeling excursions down to about 10 feet below the surface. (Fox News)
Seed delivery, fieldwork and planting roar ahead at Thalmann Seeds (3) May 17, 2009
Today, we're in the process of checking seals and gaskets and connections to see if we can find anything that is causing a couple of rows to be less accurate than others. The 20/20 SeedSense monitor teams with the 20/20 AirForce system. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
New wave with ag water: 'Fertigation' May 12, 2009
They searched for rubber gaskets that wouldn't disintegrate. And so they came up with designer injector pumps that can do the trick. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
That sinking feeling May 3, 2009
It is only when systems come under pressure that the weaknesses appear, and just as the gaskets blew and the cracks opened up on U96 so the weaknesses in the financial markets have also appeared and here, for your reading pleasure, are a few of them. The lessons we have learned, Part One, by Harry Hindsight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A bottom-line deal on gas station vapor Apr 5, 2009
That's why, since 2000, Sacramento has pushed for ever-more elaborate gaskets and spill-proof nozzles. Of the state's 11,000 stations, up to a quarter have balked at complying, with operators citing the $11,000 per pump cost. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Tremco Appoints Randall Korach as Group President and COO Mar 26, 2009
It consists of operating divisions specializing in the manufacture and sale of roofing materials and services, construction sealants, glazing and gaskets, waterproofing systems, concrete admixtures and sealers, grouts and mortars, fire stopping systems and a host of custom designed products, programs and services dedicated to the worldwide construction and maintenance and repair industries. Its business divisions include Tremco Commercial Sealants and Waterproofing, Tremco Roofing & Building... (PR Newswire)
Stargazing with Galileo Mar 24, 2009
You can try to improvise lens holders using plumbing gaskets, hardware bushings, or auto parts. Otherwise, use a hobby knife to make cardboard disks sized to hold the lenses. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Correct water pressure vital Mar 18, 2009
High pressure can damage your plumbing fixtures and blow gaskets and seals. Plus, some manufacturers will void their warranties if a product breaks because your water pressure is too high. (AZCentral -- Home)
Go green to $ave green Mar 15, 2009
Seal and caulk leaky doors, add insulation and install foam gaskets behind outlet covers. Close the fireplace damper when not in use. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'King of Caulk and Talk' speaks at Home Show Mar 14, 2009
-- An easy way to cuts drafts is to put plastic childproof stoppers in unused electrical outlets and put gaskets behind outlet faceplates. Not everyone with a display at the event was promoting products or services. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Cash for trash: Reuse stores make use of refuse Mar 13, 2009
that sells automobile-related materials such as scraps of the rubber used to make gaskets and pieces of leather from car seat makers. A hot air balloon manufacturer regularly donates scraps of colorful ripstop nylon, said employee Sally Warn. (MSNBC -- Business)
City planning to replace water plant Mar 12, 2009
The city plans to continue to repair or replace water lines that develop leaks in gaskets or pinhole size corrosion in lines. Storage reservoirs. (Lebanon Express, OR)
NitroCream Gives the Competition the Deep Freeze with New N2-G4 Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Machine - Creating an Entirely New Category of Cool Mar 10, 2009
No washers and gaskets to maintain or throw away. No need for water hook-ups or drains. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Peanut inspections riddled with holes Mar 8, 2009
Paper towels and cardboard were substituting for gaskets in nut-grinding machines. Exposed insulation hung from the ceiling of a peanut shelling area. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Producers want higher ethanol limits for gasoline Mar 8, 2009
hhhhmmmmmmmm wrote on Mar 7, 2009 11:32 AM:" my sons are ase master techs and they will tell you how hard ethanol is on an engine....will rot all the gaskets etc..in little or no time..my car says "dont use ethanol. " when the manufacturers pay my repair bills, ill consider its use...till then ..the ethanol was, and still is a gimick...have they not read all the research that shows it is worse for the environment than the regular fuel we use? ". (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Role Reversal: As recession lengthens, more men are laid off and become Mr. Moms Mar 7, 2009
Brian Fletcher has gone from the daily handling of motorcycle engines, brakes, clutches and gaskets to dealing daily with baby diapers, pacifiers, rattles and a stroller. The 29-year-old Turlock resident was laid off from his job as parts manager at DH Cycles in December after working at the Modesto motorcycle shop for seven years. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Talking cars: Blown head gaskets and diesel power Mar 6, 2009
Talking cars by Junior Damato. Thu Mar 05, 2009, 10:02 AM EST. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Keeping That Old Car? Avoid Costly Repairs Mar 4, 2009
It actually becomes acid and it starts eating at your head gaskets, engine components, all that stuff, said Larsen. It starts to eat the metal, the heads, the coolant intake. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Talking cars: Ignition issues Feb 14, 2009
I have found leaking vacuum lines, intake gaskets, and the EGR valve DPFE sensor, and dirty fuel injectors to be common faults. I also looked on our Identifix Web site and there are many cases to confirm my findings. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
General Motors Intake Manifold Gask... Feb 8, 2009
General Motors Intake Manifold Gaskets: Intake Manifold Gaskets Have Been Failing Left And Right ... General Motors Intake Manifold Gaskets ... General Motors Intake Manifold Gaskets. (Suite101.com)
Keeping Your Fireplace Warm and Our Environment Safe This Winter Feb 8, 2009
The locking damper is a hinged, insulated cap that fits snugly with rubber gaskets on top of the chimney. It has a cable that comes through the chimney and allows you to open and close the damper easily from the fireplace, much like opening and closing a cast-iron damper. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Google Brings Books To iPhone, Android Devices Feb 8, 2009
Photo chemical machining for precision parts such as encoder wheels, shims, gaskets and screens used in medical devices. Read more about our medical components in our. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
