The correct seal for the job will prevent environmental contamination, and result in cost savings, through improved machine operating efficiency, longer life, and machine safety. No one seal will work in all applications. Considering that there is more than one type of seal, it’s important to be able to identify the temperature range, application, and environment the seal will have to endure to choose the correct seal that is right for your application.
Seals come in various forms which include single springs pump seals, compressor seals, multi-spring seal designs, metal bellows seals, mixer and agitators seals, and single and double cartridge seals. These applications range from automobiles, ships, rockets and industrial pumps, compressors, to residential pools and dishwashers, and many more. Seals have a wide spectrum of applications therefore, their usage is not limited to one type of equipment. Mechanical face seals are a specific type of seal used where leakage must be reduced to a vapor. Shaft seals are Used in pumps, mixers, or anything where a rotating shaft passes through a stationary housing. A seal is typically used as a method to contain fluid or gas within a pump, compressor or vessel. A mechanical seal is an essential part of modern industry.