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Industrial Pump Sealing Solutions

Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps operate under diverse hydraulic pressures, rotational speeds, and chemical fluid conditions. Selecting the appropriate mechanical seal ensures reliable containment and minimizes unplanned downtime.

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Key Engineering Considerations for Pump Sealing

Pump seal selection requires evaluating the interaction between mechanical design limits and fluid properties. Key operating parameters include:

Pressure & Velocity

System pressure and sliding velocity dictate whether balanced or unbalanced seal configurations are required to maintain stable face lubrication.

Fluid Characteristics

Corrosive chemicals, hydrocarbons, high temperatures, and suspended solids determine face material (SiC, Carbon) and elastomer (FKM, FFKM, EPDM) compatibility.

Installation & Maintenance

Cartridge designs and split seal assemblies reduce installation error and maintenance downtime on heavy process equipment.

Relevant Pump Sealing Products

Selected Pressivon product solutions certified for pump and rotating equipment service.

PV-M11Family: mechanical-seals

Multi Spring Unbalanced Seal

Multi-spring unbalanced component seal, inside-mounted for general pump and process duties (DIN 24960 envelope). Standard range covers 14-100 mm shafts at up to 10 bar and −60 to +200°C; face, elastomer and metallurgy are set from your application data in technical review.

Shaft: 14 – 100 mm
Pressure: 10 bar (max)
Temp: -60 to +200°C
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PV-M12Family: mechanical-seals

Multi Spring Unbalanced Seal

General industrial pump and process sealing.

Shaft: 14 – 100 mm
Pressure: 10 bar (max)
Temp: -60 to +200°C
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PV-M09Family: mechanical-seals

Multi Spring Balanced Seal

Balanced seal configuration for demanding pump service.

Shaft: 14 – 100 mm
Pressure: 35 bar (max)
Temp: -60 to +200°C
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PV-M10Family: mechanical-seals

Multi Spring Balanced Seal

Balanced seal configuration for demanding pump service.

Shaft: 14 – 100 mm
Pressure: 35 bar (max)
Temp: -60 to +200°C
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PV-M19Family: mechanical-seals

Single Spring Unbalanced Seal

Single-spring unbalanced mechanical seal series.

Shaft: 14 – 100 mm
Pressure: 10 bar (max)
Temp: -60 to +220°C
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PV-M20Family: mechanical-seals

Single Spring Unbalanced Seal

Single-spring unbalanced mechanical seal series.

Shaft: 14 – 100 mm
Pressure: 10 bar (max)
Temp: -60 to +220°C
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Not sure which pump seal configuration you need?

Our engineering team can evaluate your operating conditions to confirm compatibility. Provide as many of the following parameters as possible when submitting an inquiry:

• Pump manufacturer & model
• Shaft diameter / stuffing box dimensions
• System operating pressure & speed
• Fluid temperature & specific gravity
• Process fluid name & solids concentration
• Existing seal part number or drawing
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