How to Choose a Mechanical Seal for Your Pump: 5 Key Factors

Choosing the right mechanical deflector for the pump will help reduce leakage, increase the life of the equipment and save maintenance costs.

Five factors to consider.

• Materials: corrosiveness, toxicity, viscosity and solid particulate content.
• Temperature and pressure in the chamber.
• Axis size, speed and pump type.
• Applicable standards such as API 682 and emission requirements.
• Installation conditions and maintenance ability.

The Advice

Please provide the complete drawings or pump specifications to the supplier for advice on the appropriate configuration, materials and support schemes. Contact SNS-VN for support.