Q: What is a mechanical seal? A: An end-face mechanical seal is a device used on a rotating shaft to seal fluids. It consists of two flat faces that are…
SEPCO will exhibit at the 2022 Turbomachienry & Pump Symposia (TPS) September 12-15 in Houston, Texas, at Booth 1215. What Is TPS? SEPCO’s booth from TPS 2021 TPS is a…
Articulating bearing isolators were recently installed on paper rolls in a paper mill on the east coast. Angular misalignment of two-degrees was present. These articulating bearing isolators protect the lubricant…
Pump stuffing boxes require proper cooling and cleaning to operate efficiently. This webinar will discuss the proper ways to set up the environmental controls to keep the seal technology and…
Did you know that lubrication contamination is the No. 1 cause of industrial equipment failure? When lubricants are kept clean and dry, they can offer years of wear protection. However,…
It’s no secret that modern industry members and manufacturers must constantly seek process improvements in order to maintain consistent growth and improve reliability within their own operations. And according to…
As you likely know, there are many factors that can affect bearing life, which ultimately affect systems reliability in processing plants. Some such factors include: Design Quality Storage and handling…
It’s no secret that selecting the most effective sealing technology is the first step in increasing rotating equipment reliability. However, with so many options available like braided compression packing, mechanical…
SEPCO’s Atlantic Regional Manager, David Brewer, was featured on a recent episode of the Rooted in Reliability podcast where he discussed water conservation and sealing technology with the show’s host,…
Anyone involved in industrial manufacturing knows that powders and slurries are tough on equipment due to their abrasive and gritty nature. The shafts of pumps, mixers, blenders and agitators experience…
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