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Mechanical Seals & Equipment Conditions—Basic Rules

A.W. Chesterton
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Mechanical Seals & Equipment Conditions—Basic Rules

Author: Antim Parikh, Applications Engineer Level III, A.W. Chesterton Company

Many factors come into play when a mechanical seal is installed onto a rotating shaft. A major consideration is the equipment condition, which includes the amount of shaft movement when rotating and/or condition of the stuffing box face. Mechanical seals are designed with assumptions regarding the amount of motion the devices can be expected to withstand and still provide no visible leakage during operation.

Read the 3 basic rules regarding mechanical seals and shaft movement.

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  1. Larry Page says:

    I would like to purchase mechanical seal,in your store/company i would be happy if you can get back to me again with the prices and dimensions you having available in a moment,and also do you take all types of Credit Cards as your payment required?Kindly get back to me here so that we will work together as one panther. All the best and stay blessed.

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