Face Materials
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation provides an overview of materials use for primary and mating rings in mechanical seals.
This overview includes:
• Most common materials available
• Distinguishing characteristics and properties
• Application-specific considerations
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Created: July-2023
Format: PPT
Classification of Mechanical Seals
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation introduces the different configurations of mechanical seals. This section includes seal types:
• By arrangement
• By design
The wide variety of seal types is due to the diversity of applications: machinery, fluids, and processes. Selection of the best type is not always easy and straight forward as there are usually multiple choices. The most effective choice is usually a compromise between economical and technical factors.
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Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Created: July-2023
Format: PPT
API 682 – Part 1 Introduction
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation introduces the American Petroleum Institute: Standard 682, 4th Edition. This is part of a series of presentations of this industry standard.
This presentation introduces API-682:
• What is API 682?
• Why does API 682 exist?
• Who defines API 682?
• Where does it apply?
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Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Created: July-2023
Format: PPT
Dual Gas Seals
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation introduces gas seals and their particular application considerations. Gas seals are dual seals that achieve zero-emission with low energy consumption.
A description is provided on:
• The critical design features of gas seals
• Application considerations
• Typical dual gas seals
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Created: July-2023
Format: PPT
Secondary Sealing Elements
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation introduces secondary sealing elements. Secondary sealing elements or secondary seals are the elements that provide sealing between the primary and mating rings to the drive/shaft and gland/housing components.
A description is provided on:
• Elastomeric O-ring secondary seal design parameters
• Elastomeric/PTFE material and configuration options (including back-up rings)
• Common secondary seal failure modes
• Thermoplastic and other material options
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Created: July-2023
Format: PPT