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Using Split Seals for Improved Turbine Shaft Sealing

By John Sousa

Split seals for hydropower turbines

Sealing devices for Kaplan and Francis hydropower turbines are critical components that assure reliable operation and environmental compliance. Those working with these turbines in the hydropower industry are discovering that using mechanical split seals for main shaft sealing can make significant advances in their operations. In today’s post, we interview John Sousa, a Chesterton expert […]

Filed Under: Mechanical Seals, Sealing Tagged With: francis turbines, Hydropower, Kaplan turbines, main shaft sealing, split seals

Pump Sealing Basics: Mechanical Seals vs. Packing

By Raman Hanjra

Sealing Basics - Choosing Between Packing or Mechanical Seals

Mechanical seals vs. pump packing? Which is the best and most effective sealing technology for your pump or agitator application? Long ago, companies didn’t want to switch to mechanical seals because of the complicated installation and need to completely disassemble the equipment. The invention of cartridge and split mechanical seals effectively eliminated those dilemmas, but many operations […]

Filed Under: Mechanical Seals, Pump Packing, Sealing Tagged With: bearing failure, Double mechanical seal, Pump reliability, Shaft sleeve damage, split seals

Taking the Hassle Out of Slurry Pump Maintenance

By Ron Frisard

Slurry Sealing Maintenance

Seals, typically either packing or a mechanical seal, are one of the components most often replaced in a slurry pump. Abrasive particles can easily wear through packing or clog mechanical seal components. In either case, seal life in a slurry environment can quickly be reduced down to weeks or even days. In operations where downtime can […]

Filed Under: Mechanical Seals, Pump Packing, Sealing Tagged With: lantern ring, slurry pump, slurry seals, split seals

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