In this new mechanical seal video, GFS Mechanical Seal expert Lino Dimichino, discusses the typical mechanical seal repair and refurbishment process of a cartridge mechanical seal. This important service can help bring new life to your existing mechanical seals without having to purchase a new one.
Many customers of GFS choose to go the route of repair and refurbishment of mechanical seals as opposed to purchasing new ones. It can be more cost effective in many situations, and can make your old seals look just like new.
But what does a repair and refurbishment of a single cartridge mechanical seal look like?
We are excited to present to you part 5 of our O-ring webinar series. For this portion, Benjamin Mell, GFS Application Engineer and Regional Sales Manager, introduces you to O-ring failure modes. Ben will give a general overview of how and why an O-ring might fail, and how you can determine which kind of failure mode the seal experienced.
Then, Ben will dive into the first two O-ring Failure modes.
We are excited to present to you part 4 of our O-ring webinar series. For this portion, Benjamin Mell, GFS Application Engineer and Regional Sales Manager, will delve deeper into specific O-ring profiles. While a traditional O-ring has a circular profile, additional O-ring profiles and sub categories have evolved over the years to solve specific application challenges. We are going to review each of these profiles and their benefits.
Part 4 will discuss:
1. Standard O-rings
2. Cord-Rings
3. Quad Rings® / X-Rings
4. Encapsulated O-rings
5. Hollow O-rings
A static seal is one that remains stationary. And in a truly static seal, the mating gland parts are not subject to relative movement. Most O-ring applications are static.
But what happens when there is relative motion? That's where dynamic seals enter. In this new video webinar, Ben Mell, Regional Sales Manager at Gallagher will discuss reciprocating seals, rotary seals, o-ring design, and common applications to consider throughout the design process.
EagleBurgmann's Cartex mechanical seal is fully pre-assembled is designed with greater attention to functional details like tighter tolerances for more accurate seal operation, greater axial movement to handle pump shaft movement, seal parts with robust cross sections for optimal seal stability in operation, and castings that meet ASTM A 351/351M standards for proven quality. The seals are installed in pumps in a wide range of industries including chemicals, water supply, paper production, food processing and many other applications. Cartridge seals are easy to fit, and they keep your running costs down.
The Cartex® cartridge seal line now includes single and double seal versions for all standard operating modes as well as special versions. For example: the Cartex range is now applicable for sterile applications or installation in positive displacement pumps.
This video will discuss:
GUARDIAN® is Air Sentry's industry leading breather series. The GUARDIAN's casing is constructed from Tritan®, a patented material highly resistant to impact and chemicals with a broad range of operating temperatures. These unique features equate to a longer life for your breather and your equipment.
GUARDIAN's modular construction and optional add-on features allow you to customize each Guardian model to your specific application requirements. From the isolation check valve, to its stackable design, from its wash-down cap, or its compound indicating gauge, to the high-capacity HEPA filter, the GUARDIAN will last longer and reduce downtime giving you the flexibility you need to protect your industrial assets.
Elastomers are a high molecular weight polymer that exhibits little plastic flow, and has a rapid recovery from an extending or compressing force. Elastomers are produced naturally as gum rubber on commercial rubber plantations or manufactured synthetically. Today, more than 32 synthetic rubbers are known.
In Part 2 of our webinar series, Benjamin Mell, Regional Sales Manager at Gallagher Fluid Seals will elaborate on the most common types of elastomers used in o-ring applications. He will discuss their performance characteristics, application details, and pros vs. cons.
O-rings are the most common sealing product in the world. An O-ring is a versatile solution that will effectively seal every time, assuming that basic design parameters are followed. It is also an inexpensive sealing solution compared to other products. An O-ring should always be considered for a seal application due to its low price and availability.
This blog and is the first in a multi-part video webinar series on the basics of o-rings.
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Lubrication of O-rings is extremely important. The greatest benefit of using a lubricant is typically obtained during installation.
Using a lubricant is going to decrease the surface friction of the O-ring helping to prevent abrasion, pinching or cutting of the O-ring during installation. Lubricating an O-ring can also help to seat the O-ring properly into the application, as well as aid and speed up automated assembly processes.
The proper method of applying a lubricant to an O-ring always seems to be an area of concern for many of our customers and there are many methods used in the marketplace. One is to apply the lubricant to the O-ring using your fingers, your hand or a brush. Another is