DUAL MECHANICAL SEAL
A class with identifier
http://staging4.data.posccaesar.org/iso/15926-4/rdl/RDS4233046
Definition | A <DUAL MECHANICAL SEAL> is a <MECHANICAL SEAL> with two sealing faces mounted back to back and with a clean buffer fluid kept circulated in between at a higher pressure than the pump suction pressure (stuffing box pressure). The buffer fluid secures a clean lubricating film between the sliding faces. Buffer fluid leakage across the seal faces has to be compensated. |
ISO number | 7606 |
Note | Dual mechanical seals can be delivered with or without Pumping Ring (screw). |
RDS number | RDS4233046 |
Source | Rotating Equipment |
Synonym | OPPOSED DOUBLE MECHANICAL SEAL BACK TO BACK MECHANICAL SEAL |