Quick Payback on Wear Ring

By Phillip de Villiers, Vesconite Bearings Metal-on-metal contact can result in galling and unwanted pump vibration, as well as severe damage to the pump; therefore,...

Select the Right Mechanical Seals: Part 2 of 3

Contrary to our intuition, we do not have to be seal experts to select the right seal. Instead, all that’s needed is (a) asking...

The Mechanical Seal Industry’s Contribution to Energy Efficiency in Pumping Systems

By Richard Smith and Chris Booth, AESSeal Sealing devices account for only a small fraction of the energy consumed by pumps. The scope for energy...

Strategic Mechanical Seal Partnerships: Part 2 of 2

In last month’s installment, we outlined a few of the unforeseen consequences that stem from the decision to single-source reliability-critical components and explained why...

Environmental Impact of Mechanical Seal Leakage in NGL Pipeline Pumps: Part...

In part one, the normal and excessive leakage rates of mechanical seals were discussed based on the monitoring function of API piping plan 76....

Advanced Gasket Formulation Helps Refrigerant Systems Keep Their Cool

In the late nineteenth century, Olin J. Garlock devised a better way to seal piston rods in steam engines. Since then sealing materials have...

Wear Components Perfect for High Performance

For years, the pump industry has been challenged. The need for a new wear material product, providing better performance, dimensional stability at high temperature,...

Goodbye to Tradition

Oil or grease lubricated bearings and plastic bearings can cause problems for users needing high temperature applications. However, there are alternatives. Metallized Carbon Corporation...

Innovative synthetic lubricant tackles extreme conditions in power plant operations

For heavy-duty power generation applications, particularly coal-fired plants relying on large open gear systems, finding a lubricant that can withstand these conditions while also...

Protect Shaft Seals in Hydraulic Systems

Operators looking to protect shaft seals in hydraulic systems now have another option in Zero-Max Overhung Load Adaptors, which provide an extra layer of...