Mechanical Seals, for any industry and any operation!

Mechanical seals are imperative to any industry. They help prevent leakage while controlling the pressure and keeping away any kind of contamination. They come in a lot of different varieties so that you can choose from many options and find one that's perfect for your requirements.

A little known fact is that they were first invented by George Cook and called the “Cook Seals”. Since 1905, the industry has come a long way catering to various needs in the automotive industry, agriculture, and a host of other industries. From being valued at $1 billion in the 1900's, the mechanical seal market has now reached $10 billion in value as of 2010.

Seals can be used for a variety of different purposes like oil refining, petrochemicals, textiles, refrigeration, railways, iron and mineral extraction, metal processing, pesticides, vegetable oil, paint shops, fertilizers, dyes, chemicals and dairy products among many others.

The Parts of a Mechanical Seal

The seal faces are the first part of the seal. A face rotates along with the shaft while the over stays still in the casing of the pump. The secondary seals come in twos. One seals the rotating seal face while the other seals the covering face. The parts that are made out of metal are the third most important component. They transmit torque and provide mechanical force to load the faces helping them operate.

The reason you need to know about the different parts of a mechanical seal is because there are certain requirements that you need to verify when you go in for purchase. For the proper operation of a seal, the seal face surface has to be absolutely flat and polished to perfection. The seal faces should also be properly perpendicular to shaft otherwise the mechanical seal won't operate properly. The final and most important aspect of a seal is that it's crucial for the spring force to have enough power to maintain contact between the faces.

The Application of Mechanical Seal

Mechanical seals come in many shapes and sizes, so when you're going in to buy your new pump mechanical seal, there are few factors you should keep in mind. First of all, the pressure and speed of where you'll be applying the seal and temperature that it has to endure. For example, a carbon primary ring with a ceramic or cast iron mating ring can handle a PV limit of 100, 000 but a silicon carbide ring can handle a PV limit of 350, 000.

Secondly, find out what the properties and characteristics of the fluid is going to be so that you can buy a seal that's made from the right materials to counter that. A pump mechanical seal can be used is many operations. So keep in mind whether you need it for a continuous, cyclic, or a multi-purpose operation. These minor aspects can make a world of difference.

Quality

Getting a quality seal is non-negotiable. When going to buy a new mechanical seal make sure that it adheres to the best testing standards and norms in the industry. From single to dual pressurized and unpressurized seals, check in with their seal life and environmental friendly characteristics like emission levels.

Globe Star is Manufacturer of Double Mechanical Seal, Multi Spring Seal, Pump Mechanical Seal and Mechanical Seal in India.