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Failure Analysis

Temperature & Mechanical Seals

Of all the various factors that can affect the performance and life expectancy of a mechanical seal (and there are many), the operating temperature is one of the most critical, and is a vital factor to consider. This is true for more than simply the selection of seal type and materials however; it is also […]

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Applications

Understanding Seal Selection – STAMPS

No, this isn’t going to be a discussion on postage stamps, however intriguing an in-depth commentary on the history of the postal service or the stamp collecting scene may be. Instead, we will be evaluating some fundamentals of application engineering in relation to mechanical seals, with a term that can make life easier for all […]