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Archives for June 2017

Double Mechanical Seal Arrangement Options [Double Seals: Part 2]

By Antim Parikh

Double Mechanical Seal Arrangement Options - A.W. Chesterton Company

In Part 1 of our series on double (dual) seals, we discussed the benefits of dual seal design and when to use it. In Part 2, we’re taking a closer look at the various rotary and stationary double seal arrangement options (configurations), and how to maximize their success. A double seal is designed with two primary […]

Filed Under: Mechanical Seals, Sealing Tagged With: back-to-back mechanical seal, double seals, dual seals, face-to-face mechanical seal, Tandem mechanical seal

Understanding Spring Energized Seals and When to Use Them

By Istvan Hajzer

What are Spring-Energized Seals?

Spring energized seals provide durable and reliable sealing solutions in critical applications and under extreme operating conditions in different industries. This seal design extends the operating limits of polymer-based seals by: Providing gas-tight sealing systems to end-users Helping to achieve fugitive emission reduction goals Meeting environmental regulation requirements Spring energized seals are a highly reliable […]

Filed Under: Sealing, Spring Energized Seals

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