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 |