NORM | Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
Published on: Mar 11, 2026
What is NORM? NORM stands for Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials. These materials are naturally present in the environment…
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Why Masking Tape is a Poor Choice for Flange Protection?
Published on: Mar 09, 2026
Masking tape absorbs water. Once masking tape becomes saturated, the flange will begin to rust.
Why is flange face protection important?
Published on: Mar 09, 2026
Learn why flange face protection is essential and how proper handling, storage, inspection, and protective covers prevent damage, corrosion,…
10 Best Practices for Temporary Piping Storage
Published on: Jan 22, 2026
Learn 10 best practices for temporary piping storage to prevent corrosion, contamination, and damage while protecting piping assets…
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Strategies for Flange Protection and Preservation
Published on: Sep 16, 2025
Compare short-term and long-term flange protection strategies to prevent corrosion, damage, and rework while preserving piping system…
Flange Protection 101: Why It's Essential for Your Piping Systems
Published on: Jul 23, 2025
Learn why flange protection is essential for piping systems and how it prevents corrosion, damage, contamination, rework, and costly…
How to prevent loss of primary containment (LOPC)
Published on: Mar 13, 2025
Learn what causes loss of primary containment (LOPC) and how flange protection, inspection, maintenance, and preservation can reduce…
Three Most Common Types of Flange Faces | FLAT, RAISED, RTJ
Published on: Mar 10, 2025
Learn about the 3 most common flange face types—flat, raised, and RTJ—including their applications, characteristics, and protection…
Understanding Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
Published on: Feb 28, 2024
Learn what Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is, common causes of FOD in piping systems, and how proper protection and preservation can prevent…
What is Foreign Matter Exclusion (FME)?
Published on: Feb 21, 2024
Learn what Foreign Matter Exclusion (FME) is, why it matters, and how FME practices help protect piping, equipment, and critical systems…
What are the Top 10 Causes of Flange Damage?
Published on: Feb 20, 2024
Learn the top 10 causes of flange damage and how proper protection, handling, storage, maintenance, and preservation can prevent costly…
Start Up - Overview
Published on: Aug 14, 2023
Learn how pre-commissioning, commissioning, equipment testing, and preservation help prepare piping and equipment for safe, successful…
