Converting pumps to mechanical seals eliminates fretting or grooving of the shaft and provides for easier pump maintenance. By converting to mechanical seals, a plant also avoids incurring ...

It was also found that the mechanical seals have a limited life ... solids and protect the lower clamp plate. The Hydraulic End can be re-assembled, and the pump put back into operation without ...

The biggest change in water pump design occurred decades ago when the spring-loaded mechanical ... the gasket may not seal. Pumps seal against the engine or backing plate with a gasket, an O ...