Multiple Lip Seals
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation introduces the
design and application of multiple lip seals. A description is provided on:
▪ Types and design
▪ Seal Configurations
▪ Design Variations
▪ Advantages and disadvantages
▪ Typical Applications
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Published: Aug-2024
Format: PDF
Mechanical Seal Secondary Sealing Elements
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation introduces
secondary sealing elements. Secondary sealing elements or secondary seals are the
elements that provide sealing between the primary and mating rings to the
drive/shaft and gland/housing components. A description is provided on:
▪ Elastomeric O-ring secondary seal design parameters
▪ Elastomeric/PTFE material and configuration options
(including back-up rings)
▪ Common secondary seal failure modes
▪ Thermoplastic and other material options
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Published: Aug-2024
Format: PDF
Sellado secundario en sellos mecánicos
Esta presentación de capacitación de la Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge
Series presenta sellos secundarios. Los sellos secundarios son los elementos de
sellado entre las caras rotativas y estacionarias que son accionadas por el eje y
los componentes de la brida y alojamientos. Una descripción se proporciona en:
• Parámetros de diseño del sello secundario
• Material del elastómero / PTFE y opciones de configuración (incluyendo anillos de
respaldo)
• Modos comunes de fallas en los sellos secundarios
• Opciones de material termoplástico y otros
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Published: Aug-2024
Format: PDF
Split Mechanical Seals
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation introduces
split seals and their advantages.
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Published: Aug-2024
Format: PDF
Sellos Mecánicos Bi-partidos
Esta presentación de la “Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series”
proporciona una introducción a los sellos bi-partidos y sus ventajas.
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Published: Aug-2024
Format: PDF
Seal Fundamentals – Basic Operating Principles
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation introduces the
basic operation and construction of mechanical seals. This section includes:
▪ Essential elements of a mechanical seal
▪ Effective forces in a mechanical seal
▪ Leakage of a liquid lubricated mechanical seal
▪ Power Consumption of a liquid lubricated mechanical seal
▪ Lubrication regimes of liquid lubricated mechanical seals
▪ Seal Balance
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Published: Aug-2024
Format: PDF
Classification of Mechanical Seals
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation introduces the different configurations of mechanical seals. This section includes seal types:
• By arrangement
• By design
The wide variety of seal types is due to the diversity of applications: machinery, fluids, and processes. Selection of the best type is not always easy and straight forward as there are usually multiple choices. The most effective choice is usually a compromise between economical and technical factors.
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Published: Aug-2024
Format: PDF
Glossary of Terms
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation provides a
definition of terms related to end face mechanical seals.
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Published: Aug-2024
Format: PDF
Materials of Construction
This Fluid Sealing Association Knowledge Series training presentation
provides an overview of the different materials of construction of mechanical
seals. This section lists typical face, secondary seal, and metal materials:
▪ Many different materials
▪ Wide range of physical properties
▪ Many requirements unique to mechanical seals
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Published: Aug-2024
Format: PDF
Fundamentos del sello Principios de Operación Básicos
Esta serie de entrenamientos presentados por la Fluid Sealing Association (FSA)
proporciona una introducción a la operación y construcción básica de sellos
mecánicos. Esta sección incluye:
▪ Elementos esenciales de los sellos mecánicos.
▪ Fuerzas efectivas en el sello mecánico.
▪ Rata de fuga de un sello mecánico lubricado por liquido.
▪ Consumo de energía de un sello mecánico lubricado por liquido.
▪ Regímenes de lubricación de los sellos mecánicos.
▪ Balance del Sello.
Resource Details
Author(s): Fluid Sealing Association® — Mechanical Seals
Date Published: Aug-2024
Format: PDF