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Are You Selecting The Most Compatible Mechanical Seals?

Those who are new to the field find it challenging to select the right mechanical seals. Earlier gland packing seals were used and gradually all the process units are moving towards the mechanical seals as they are more reliable when compared to the gland packing seals. Mechanical seals work better and they also last long so there is a natural tendency to switch to these new type of seals.

There are different types of mechanical seals such as Gas Seals, Mixer Seals, Metal Bellow Seals and so on. Each one of these seals have their own operational settings. All types of mechanical seals would be suitable for all situations and all processes. You need to make sure that the seals are selected with utmost care depending on the operational settings.

Here are few important factors to keep in mind when selecting your seals. First understand clearly the conditions to which your Mixer Seals or other types of mechanical seals would be exposed to. When you have a clear understanding of these conditions you will be able to make a better choice. So you better take time to review your own operational settings before placing the order if you are new to this field. Rushing to order your mechanical seals without understanding your own operational settings would be nothing but inviting trouble. So you better take that time to screen and to review your own requirements.

The materials used in the seal should be compatible with the chemicals to which they are likely to be exposed to during the operations. Normally, the seals would be exposed to abrasives, cleaners and solvents. Check whether the seals you purchase are capable of withstanding these chemicals without succumbing to chemical corrosion.

In number of instances the seals are installed in a high vibration setup and this results in the misalignment of the seals, which results in faulty functioning of the seals. The choice of your seals should also take into consideration such factors so that you are not wasting your time with seals that are not compatible with your operations settings whether it is vibration, exposure to chemicals or high temperatures. You will be able to find 100% compatible seals but you need to invest time looking for the best seal manufacturers if you want your seals to last long and to get you the best value for your money.