What does a typical repair and refurbishment of a single cartridge mechanical seal look like?
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?
Below you will find a youtube link to a demonstration of a single cartridge seal repair and refurbishment.
This video will discuss:
- De-assembly of the cartridge seal
- Cleaning with an ultrasonic cleaning machine
- Cleaning with a glass bead blaster for further cleaning
- Polishing to obtain the proper RMS Surface Finish
- Measuring for tolerances
- Checking for nicks and scratches for lapping
- Checking flatness with an optical flat machine
- Reviewing all seal components prior to assembly
- Assembly of cartridge seal (Cartex)
- Testing with air pressure to 25psi
Watch the typical repair and refurbishment of a single cartridge mechanical seal:
Cartex® Cartridge Mechanical Seal
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 more information about mechanical seals or to speak to an engineer about your application/project, contact Gallagher Fluid Seals today.