The design behind a Cartridge Mechanical Seal consists of a culmination of integral parts that need to be assembled. Comprising of a rotating element fixed to the shaft and a sealing element fixed within the housing. Precisely machined and pressed together, meeting a wear face, where the tolerance of the two elements will minimize leakage.

Why do we use Mechanical Seals? In summary, it stops visible leaks and at the same time will not damage the pump shaft or sleeve. The seals have less weight around the faces, therefore less consumption of power. Daily maintenance is also minimized with a self-adjusting inboard springs as the faces wear. Overall, a benefit to most industries that need to contain fluid within a vessel with rotary equipment. Less waste, less clean up and in all, saving money.

The benefits behind specifically Cartridge Mechanical Seals, include, easy and simple installation which leads to reduced down times in installation. High functional security due to fixed axial settings eliminates errors and performance issues. These mechanical seals also have the potential to reduce pump disassembly for seal replacement as well as cartridge units being easily repairable. Plus the protection of the shafts and sleeves due to an internal shaft sleeve within seal cartridge.