Podcast: Fluid Sealing Strategies for a Changing World
June 30, 2025
Fluid sealing is critical to the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of industrial equipment across industries like oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing. In this podcast, we’ll explore how fluid sealing practices have evolved to meet modern demands for environmental compliance, equipment longevity, and cost-effectiveness. We’ll discuss the latest material advancements, emission-reduction technologies, and digital monitoring tools that are reshaping the landscape. Listeners will gain insights into how companies are balancing traditional reliability practices with the push for sustainable solutions, such as low-emission mechanical seals, advanced gaskets, and innovative air seal designs. We'll also touch on common challenges end users face today — from supply chain constraints to skills gaps — and how industry leaders are adapting their approaches. Whether you're an engineer, maintenance manager, or reliability professional, this episode offers a practical look at the future of fluid sealing
Listen in as Laura Davis, editor-in-chief of New Equipment Digest, discusses fluid sealing strategies with Chris Tindell, regional business manager at SEPCO.
About the Podcast Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast offers news and information for the people who make, store and move things and those who manage and maintain the facilities where that work gets done. Manufacturers from chemical producers to automakers to machine shops can listen for critical insights into the technologies, economic conditions and best practices that can influence how to best run facilities to reach operational excellence.
About Podcast Guest:
Chris Tindell is a Regional Business Manager at SEPCO, where he leverages over 25 years of experience in fluid sealing and reliability engineering. Specializing in mechanical seals, bearing isolators, and predictive maintenance strategies, Chris helps clients optimize efficiency, safety, and profitability. His hands-on expertise in refinery, chemical, and industrial sectors positions him as a trusted advisor on sealing best practices and emerging trends.
