Advantages of mechanical seals

1. Mechanical Seals and their Benefits

2. In industries, the reliability of rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, mixers, etc., is extremely important. This depends mainly on the equipment's ability to avoid leakage through the shafts. Over a billion dollars are spent annually worldwide in the maintenance of rotating equipment especially on issues of leakage. Mechanical seals play a vital role in avoiding such leakage. According to mechanical seal manufacturers in India, it is essential that the mechanical seals are adequately maintained by the operators, thus making it crucial for them to have a thorough understanding of its installation and functionality. Below are some vital information about mechanical seals and their advantages over traditional packing practices. Functioning of mechanical seals The mechanical seal is a technique that is used to seal the gap created between a rotary shaft and a stationary stuffing box. This is most commonly encountered in centrifugal pumps. Mechanical seals are utilized to avoid leakage of liquids and gases in rotating shaft applications that are more than the capabilities of radial lip shaft seals and packing. A rotating face creates a seal with the mating face or mating ring. Efficient operation depends on the maintenance of a thin lubricating film of fluid between the two sides. Mechanical seals produced by pump seal manufacturers in India can endure high pressure, temperature and shaft speeds and can sustain for a long time with much less leakage than radial lip seals and packing. The primary cost of the mechanical seal is more than that of soft packings but the power consumed, maintenance and downtime spent in tightening or renewing the packings overweighs the cost of mechanical seals, which can work unattended for a long time. From the ecological point of view also seals are preferred over packings. Mechanical seals can withstand significant pressure changes and can be used with many fluids. They can even be used in applications where the shaft rotation changes directions. Mechanical seals of conventional material and design can be used to function at pressures up to 200 atmospheres, at speeds up to 50,000 rpm and with a temperature ranging from -200 deg C to 650 deg C. Advantages of mechanical seals Some of the benefits of mechanical seals over conventional packings and lip seals are: • Can be used with all types of fluids (Acids, salts, and abrasive particles) • Can work with bi-directional shaft rotation, high pressures, temperature, and speed.

3. • Shaft condition does not affect its use. • Using them does not cause shaft wear. • Extended operating life. • Provide positive sealing for food processing, hazardous chemicals, and radioactive fluids. Contact Details: Visit the website: http://www.ambicamachinetools.com https://www.facebook.com/ambicamachine/ https://twitter.com/ambicamachine https://www.linkedin.com/company/ambica-machine-tools