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Troubleshooting Mechanical Seals | Even/Uneven Wear Track | Part 4

Troubleshooting Mechanical Seals | Even/Uneven Wear Track | Part 4

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Even/Uneven Wear Track

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EVEN WEAR TRACKUNEVEN WEAR TRACK 
SYMPTOMS:
  • Even/uneven wear track
CAUSES: 
  • Even wear on a seal face usually indicates good contact between the mating seal rings
  • Uneven wear on a seal face indicates:
    • Distortion of the seal ring due to over tightening, clamping, or excessive pressure
    • Distortion due to insufficient gland support
    • Misaligned seal rings in a split seal
    • Improperly stress relieved component
FAILURE MODES:
  • Misinstallation
  • Quality/design related issue
SOLUTIONS:
  • Review installation techniques/instructions
  • Check/reduce torque and evenly tighten gland bolts
  • Review operating conditions
  • Reduce torque and evenly tighten gland bolts

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