Challenge A large pulp and paper mill experienced challenges with white water pumps transferring pulp at 1.5% consistency from the couch…
Challenge Issue A customer in the food and beverage industry had issues sealing a mixer in an application that mixed chocolate with…
Challenge Background Critical valves were blowing out the packing twice a year during startups and shutdowns. In an application involving the sealing…
Challenge Issue A two-stage vertical turbine booster pump seal failed within 2-3 days. The seal was changed out, and again it failed…
Challenge Goal Provide effective sealing for a critical valve (Condenser Block Valve), which was leaking in the containment area. This is a…
Background Reciprocating pumps are capable of generating tremendous pressure, while delivering a fixed volume, and handling high viscosity fluid. A customer…
Challenge As part of pipeline services, a customer runs pigging systems to clear lines of unwanted materials and also inspects for…
This guide outlines and explains common environmental controls, such as piping plans, employed to improve the reliability of mechanical seals.…
This week, we're delighted to welcome Mark Connolly, the Global Product Manager for A.W. Chesterton, as our guest on the…
In this post on double seals, Part 4, AW Chesterton discusses how to choose the type of barrier / buffer…
In Part 3 of AW Chesterton's series on Double/Dual Mechanical Seals they take a look at the best piping plans/support…