Mechanical Seals

Saint-Gobain Seals Group's OmniSeal-® Spring-Energized Metal-Band Seal Has Been Qualified for Aircraft Micro Fuel Pumps
Mechanical Seals

Saint-Gobain Seals Group's OmniSeal-® Spring-Energized Metal-Band Seal Has Been Qualified for Aircraft Micro Fuel Pumps

GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIAÂ- – Saint-Gobain Seals Group's OmniSealÂ-® spring-energized metal-band seal has been qualified as a dynamic seal in micro fuel pumps for the aerospace industry. Micro pumps are designed to pump various types of fluids at high flow rates while requiring minimal housing space and operate by either electric motor or magnetic drive. Applications for these miniscule...

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Radial Shaft Seal protects wind turbines.
Mechanical Seals

Radial Shaft Seal protects wind turbines.

Designed with integrated deflector lip, Merkel Radiamatic R 55 Radial Shaft Sealing Ring protects wind turbine systems against harsh environment elements and eliminates need to use second seal, which is common in existing wind systems. In addition, seal minimizes installation space and can even offset radial play or shaft eccentricity without neglecting sealing and deflecting functions.

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A Revolution in Seals Keeps Today's Cars and Trucks Lean, Mean, and Increasingly Clean
Mechanical Seals

A Revolution in Seals Keeps Today's Cars and Trucks Lean, Mean, and Increasingly Clean

Freudenberg-NOK's Low Emission Sealing Solutions address fuel consumption, weight, start-stop and direct fuel injection challenges PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Amid the dazzling designs and impressive powertrains being unveiled at this year's 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit are some often invisible but always essential sealing components that keep today's new vehicles on the...

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Mechanical Seals

Compressor Seals meet demands of LNG applications.

Based on abradable technology, Tertiary Seals for centrifugal compressors feature HalarÂ-® ECTFE coating, which consists of TeflonÂ-®-based material that is applied on stator parts using thermal spray techniques. Design incorporates stationary component that is abraded by rotating part, which creates tight clearances required for minimized leakage. Product can be retrofitted to existing...

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Understanding Water Hammer
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Understanding Water Hammer

DFT Inc's engineers have been working with professionals in a range of industries for decades, helping to identify and resolve the underlying causes of water hammer. In this eBook you will learn about many of these common causes, how they impact your system and some of the basic changes you can make to eliminate them. In this eBook you will learn: What causes water hammer and why it is such a persistent problem. The role design plays in reducing the risk water hammer poses to your system. DFT's professional recommendations for coping with water hammer.

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Mechanical Seals

Timken Expands Industrial Seal Offering

Timken Expands Industrial Seal Offering Addition of large-bore seals, bearing isolators gives Timken full line of industrial seals CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) today announced the expansion of its line of industrial seals to include large-bore seals and bearing isolators, beginning in November in the United States and Canada. These products will be available to...

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Mechanical Seals

Cartridge Seal is designed for ANSI and DIN pump services.

Built with durable metals to withstand corrosion and harsh chemical conditions, GCX single mechanical cartridge seal features alloy C-276 bellows, 316 SS components, and flexible graphite foil secondary seals. Available in 8 standard inch sizes from 1.125-2.625 in. and 6 standard metric sizes from 33-65 mm, seals operate at 0-200 psig, -40 and 400Â-

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Mechanical Seals

Contacting-Face Mechanical Seal minimizes leakage.

Featuring Precision Face Topography(TM) and wavy face seal design, QBQ LZ is suited for pumps in light (0.40-0.60 specific gravity) hydrocarbon service at vapor pressure margins from 5-50 psi. It addresses problem of vaporization by altering temperature and pressure dynamics on seal faces, and satisfies all API 682/ISO 21049 design and qualification test requirements. Bi-directional product may...

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Mechanical Seals

Flowserve Seal Solves Bioreactor Problems

Custom-engineered solution maintains sterility and cleanability in a mammalian bioreactor by enforcing seal integrity When Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. purchased a new mammalian bioreactor skid, it had the same high expectations that surround any major process improvement. But during initial start-up, it became apparent that the vessel would not maintain sterility reliably, due in part to the...

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Cartridge Seal suits static or dynamic sealing applications.
Mechanical Seals

Cartridge Seal suits static or dynamic sealing applications.

Mechanically loaded in axial direction by gland follower, one-piece Type LMPC can be installed in new or existing equipment without modifications. Live-loading feature allows for in-service self-adjustment of packing load with aid of Belleville disc springs, eliminating frequent manual gland bolt adjustment. Seal's design features hard-coated shaft sleeve, positive mechanical drive, and...

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