About Mechanical Seals
What are mechanical seals?
Mechanical seals are the "diapers" of rotating devices. That definition may not immediately make sense, so here's a simple way to explain why they function as diapers (namely, seals). The picture below shows a very large pot, and inside it at the very core is an axis that rotates. When the pot contains liquid...
- The liquid leaks.
- The axis wears.
- It needs some leaks (lubrication) to prevent wear.
- The axis does not wear.
- There are hardly any leaks.
This control on liquid leakage is called "sealing" in the mechanical seal industry.
How does a mechanical seal with good sealing performance seal (control leaks)?
A very small gap between the rotating side and the stationary side enables sealing of (controls the leakage of) the liquid. This small gap (without leaking and sticking) is what our Company's technology is all about. This is why people call mechanical seals precision parts. It's the life of a rotating device.
What does a mechanical seal look like?
 A sample mechanical seal with heavy use of rubber |
 A sample mechanical seal with heavy use of metal |