In industrial settings, sustainability is often associated with large-scale technologies, but sometimes it starts with something as small as a gasket. The Eco Seal, a spiral wound gasket manufactured by KLINGER UK, proves that meaningful environmental impact can come from precision rather than size. When it appears as a small ornament on a Christmas tree, for example, it becomes a subtle reminder that protection and responsibility can coexist with tradition. This small technical ornament that protects the environment speaks volumes about our values than glitter ever could.
What makes the Eco Seal truly green?
The Eco Seal’s strength lies in its engineering. Before discussing its technical advantages, it’s important to understand why the Eco Seal resonates so strongly with industries like oil and gas. These sectors operate in harsh and volatile environments where reliability is non-negotiable. This spiral wound gasket – Eco Seal – meets that requirement thanks to its robust material selection and certified performance profile.
- Up to 10x tighter seal: Compared with standard spiral wound gaskets, KLINGER Eco Seal provides a seal that is ten times tighter, which dramatically reduces fugitive emissions – that is, unintended leaks from flanged joints.
- Quantified emission reduction: KLINGER UK doesn’t just promise better seals – they back it up with data. Through controlled tests and system-wide monitoring by KLINGER Integrity Services, customers receive tangible metrics showing how much emissions are avoided.
- Robust construction for demanding conditions: Built with 316 stainless steel for the outer and inner rings and the winding strip, as well as a high-purity graphite filler, the gasket boasts a high-density construction and mechanical stability, even under stress.
Contacts mentioned in the article:
Mark Williams, Technical Manager at KLINGER UK
Scott Whelan, Integrity Assurance Manager at KLINGER UK
A strong choice for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Hydrocarbon Industries
In industries where even a small leak can have serious environmental, safety, and financial consequences, choosing the right sealing materials is a strategic decision, not just a technical detail.
- Corrosion and chemical resistance: The use of 316SS, a stainless steel with enhanced corrosion resistance, is ideal for the harsh environments typical of oil, gas, petrochemical, and chemical operations.
- High pressure and temperature capability: The gasket meets stringent standards, such as ASME B16.20-2017, and “fire safe” to API 6FB and NACE MR0175.
- Reliability under fluctuating conditions: Oil and gas pipelines often experience pressure and temperature cycling. The Eco Seal’s stable metal-and-graphite design ensures integrity, eliminating the need for frequent re-tightening, no unexpected leaks.
- Environmental and regulatory compliance: The gasket reduces fugitive emissions, which are a major source of plant leaks, helping operators meet stricter emissions standards and improve their sustainability footprint.
A symbol of care – from flange to fir
The tree metaphor isn’t just about decoration – it’s about symbolism. Evergreen trees represent durability and stewardship. Similarly, the Eco Seal gasket quietly protects what matters by reducing harmful emissions and minimizing the plant’s environmental footprint. In an industry often associated with heavy machinery and fossil fuel extraction, the Eco Seal offers a subtle yet powerful statement: technology and sustainability can go hand in hand. Perhaps that’s why it deserves to hang, symbolically, like a small ornament on a tree – understated, functional, and hopeful.
