Gallagher Fluid Seals’ customer is a manufacturer of processing equipment that serves industries, including: food and beverage, automotive, pharmaceutical, and chemical. Their product lines include: fluid bed systems, coating and drying equipment, and mixer granulators.
PROBLEM
The customer used a competitor’s PTFE rotary lip seal, which did not provide the desired seal life for the customer’s needs.
SOLUTION
Gallagher switched to a spring energized seal and recommended a material change to UHMW-PE.
RESULTS
The customer saved money with new UHMW-PE seals, reduced downtime costs, and enjoyed a more reliably sealed product.
