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Compression packing, made from different packing fibers, is one of the oldest and most common sealing devices. It prevents product leakage and extend the lives of pumps, valves and other…

A stuffing box of a pump houses a gland that compresses the packing used to seal the pumped fluid. It prevents leakage along the shaft that passes through a hole…

Mechanical seal reliability depends on many factors. Most of them are within the plant team’s control. They are: Design selection Correct application Precision installation Proper operation and environmental controls Design…

Everywhere you look, you likely see many types of industrial plastic. Plastic is a light-weight, durable, inexpensive, and easily modified material. This is part of the reason its usage has…

Now that we have officially rung in the new year, we can breathe a sigh of relief that 2020 is over. (Phew!) This has been a year of loss, lessons,…

Stuffing box reliability is critical to the condition and performance of the whole fluid sealing program. And ensuring stuffing box reliability and controlling the pump environment can mitigate many reliability…

A lantern ring is a perforated hollow ring located near the center of the stuffing box of a pump. Despite its simplistic appearance, it plays a crucial role in the…

Like many things in life, no shortcuts can be taken when it comes to reliable industrial packing performance. However, end users can expect reliability and a longer life if they…

The need for a custom mechanical seal solved a problem for one producer of phosphate products used in agriculture and industrial applications. Pump failures occurred every 19 to 28 days….

Mechanical seals are used throughout all industrial processes. The different types of mechanical seals are available in multiple designs. What Exactly Is a Mechanical Seal? This mechanical seal is a…