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 Industry 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 online options such as recordings of presentations, as well as self-paced training materials and books for purchase.
We also offer an online directory with links to a number of resources and articles on topics ranging from technical to business.
Metal Gaskets
06/06/2016
The History And Evolution Of Gasket Technology Leader Part A & B, Lee Melvin, presentation only
Details >03/24/2014
Practical Bolting and Gasketing for the Non Standard-Flanged Joint
Presented by Leader Global Technologies
Details >Packing
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
08/16/2021
Sealing Your Success: An Introduction to Fluoroelastomers
Presenter: Zach Sutliff, Eagle Elastomer, Inc.
Fluoroelastomers are called on for only the harshest applications. Their outstanding chemical and heat resistance make this material the go-to choice for long-lasting seals and gaskets.
Details >O-rings
06/13/2022
AEA Webinar: Winning the War on Talent (June)
Webinar Date: June 8, 2022 | Duration: 38 Minutes
The war for talent is escalating. Some organizations are ill-prepared to handle the challenges of an increasingly complex labor market, shackled by the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality.
Details >04/22/2022
AEA Webinar: Winning the War on Talent (April)
Presenter: Alex Chausovsky
The war for talent is escalating. Some organizations are ill-prepared to handle the challenges of an increasingly complex labor market, shackled by the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality.
Details >04/21/2022
Equip Your Sales Team to Optimize Customer Pricing & Wallet Share
Presenter: David Bauders, CEO of SPARXIQ
Now more than ever, distributors have a wealth of data at their disposal. Are you making the most of it as a company? Are your salespeople equipped to make everyday decisions based on data?
Details >01/14/2022
Savings4Members: Give Your Business a Better Bottom Line
Presenters: Veronica Pratt and Melissa Thome
Details >12/17/2021
Rubber Elastomers and Compounds
Presenter: Brad Kadue, Precision Associates
This Sealing Your Success Seminar will provide an overview of a variety of types of rubber elastomers and considerations for compound selection for your applications.
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
02/14/2022
Precision Associates, Inc. Expands ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Manufacturing Space to Meet Demand
Minneapolis-based Precision Associates, Inc. (PAI), a provider of high-performance, consistent sealing solutions and precision-molded rubber products, recently completed a significant cleanroom expansion in its 130,000-square foot Minneapolis facility.
Details >09/10/2021
Quality Inspections and Verifications for Incoming Rubber Products
Presenter: Erick Sharp, Founder and CEO of ACE Products & Consulting
This webinar will equip you with methods and procedures to inspect and verify your incoming rubber products. In a time where raw materials are in short supply, verification of your products has never been more critical. At the end of this webinar, you will be able to establish an incoming rubber material approval procedure.
Details >08/16/2021
Sealing Your Success: An Introduction to Fluoroelastomers
Presenter: Zach Sutliff, Eagle Elastomer, Inc.
Fluoroelastomers are called on for only the harshest applications. Their outstanding chemical and heat resistance make this material the go-to choice for long-lasting seals and gaskets.
Details >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 >06/11/2014
HNBR Elastomer Technology - The Past The Present and The Future of HNBR Elastomers
Marck Jones, Zeon
Details >Hydraulic
06/06/2016
Design High Performance Engineered Polymer Solutions, Cliff Goldstein, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 and 2016
Details >Soft Gasket Sheeting
Seminars
Seal Design
06/06/2016
Design High Performance Engineered Polymer Solutions, Cliff Goldstein, Eclipse Engineering, 2015 and 2016
Details >Market Knowledge
11/16/2021
Marketing Remains a Priority for Manufacturers
Presenter: Roberto Naccarato, Elasto Proxy
Naccarato shares a marketing structure and what is needed to gain confidence in your business' marketing efforts and increase return on investment.
Details >Business Topics
