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What is a Double Seal and When to Use One (Double Seals: Part 1)

By Steve Bullen

What is a Dual Seal?

Learn more about when to use double seals and what setup you should consider.

Filed Under: Mechanical Seals Tagged With: barrier fluid, buffer fluid, double seals, dual seals, seal environment, sealing safety

An Introduction to the Five Key Features of Good Mechanical Seal Design

By Marco Hanzon

5 Key Features of Good Mechanical Seal Design

Mechanical seal designs come in a wide variety. These designs differ in the way they are driven, the choice of secondary seals, and the location of the springs. Mechanical seals have all been designed to meet certain criteria in terms of application, cost, fit, ease of installation, and capability to seal. There are, however, a few […]

Filed Under: Mechanical Seals, Sealing Tagged With: mechanical seal design, seal faces, stationary seals

Mechanical Seals & Equipment Conditions—Basic Rules

By Antim Parikh

Pump Shaft & Seal Reliability

Does the condition of the equipment affect the life and performance of the mechanical seal? The answer is yes. Equipment conditions play a very important part in determining overall seal life and reliability. Typically: Mechanical seals are installed onto a rotating shaft and designed to prevent visual leakage Two highly polished, spring-loaded “seal faces” come in […]

Filed Under: Mechanical Seals

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