Figure 1: Dual unpressurized seal with API plan 76 This article addresses the normal and excessive leakage rates of mechanical seals in main pipeline pumps...

By Simla Ay, Hernon Manufacturing Hernon Manufacturing, Inc. produces high performance adhesives, sealants, UV LED curing lights, and precision dispensing systems. Headquartered in Sanford, Florida,...

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Figure 1: Cutaway view of a pneumatic pump fitted with a PTFE diaphragm. Invented nearly 160 years ago, diaphragm or membrane pumps are used...

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In order to understand centrifugal pump leakage, it’s important to first understand the basic operation of a centrifugal pump. As the flow enters through...

Lubrication is the lifeblood of industrial machinery. Whether it is pumps, motors, or other high-end equipment, the demands of constant use common in industrial...