Cartridge Mechanical Seal Repair and Refurbishment

This video will discuss the typical mechanical seal repair and refurbishment process of a cartridge mechanical seal.
In this video, GFS Mechanical Seal Sales Engineer Lino Dimichino will show the process of repairing an EagleBurgmann Cartex mechanical seal.
0:17 De-assembly of the cartridge seal
1:02 Cleaning with an ultrasonic cleaning machine
1:21 Cleaning with a glass bead blaster for further cleaning
1:40 Polishing to obtain the proper RMS Surface Finish
1:58 Measuring for tolerances
2:16 Checking for nicks and scratches for lapping
2:28 Checking flatness with an optical flat machine
2:53 Lapping for ideal flatness
3:11 Reviewing all seal components prior to assembly
3:41 Assembly of cartridge seal (Cartex)
4:26 Testing with air pressure to 25psi

[@ahah-nx5js]

Thanks

[@PilgrimPiper]

Can you post a link to direct me to more explanation about light band ? I didn't realize it may be possible to repair the seal faces. I always assumed they were changed every time. Good video

[@gallagherfluidseals]

Hi Pilgrim! Our partner at EagleBurgmann performs repairs and refurbishments. They have some more information on their website about repair and refurbishment, including a video: pharma.eagleburgmann.com/en/repairs/
Let us know if we can assist in any way. Thanks!

[@charlesgaudreault9798]

Hello, what kind of polishing wheel do you use? Thank you

[@gallagherfluidseals]

Hi Charles, let me look into this and let you know. I will reach out to Lino, the narrator of the video and get the answer for you.

[@abderabhi5155]

❤ good job 💪

[@justinnorton6019]

Ummm you did not test the correct seal that is a dual seal. Where do you get your testing equipment?

[@arvindyadav3347]

How many mm this mechanical seal

[@gallagherfluidseals]

Hello, there are a variety of shaft sizes for Eagleburgmann Cartex seals; shaft sizes in millimeters are 25, 28, 30, 32, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42, 43, 45, 48, 50, 53, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100. Additional sizes can be provided if required.

[@nktel8427]

Good for Iraq Country

[@gallagherfluidseals]

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