How important controlling spring compression is to mechanical seals

13/01/2022
An important part of spring mechanical seal is spring.When in normal working state , rotary face and stationary seat of mechanical seal can be fully attached to each other under the elastic force of spring, so that the sealing effect of mechanical seal can meet particular requirements.

With eclipse of time and influence of other factors, elasticity of spring gradually decreases.Elastic force provided by spring cannot meet the requirements of the mechanical seal in working state, which will cause leakage.

Since the replaced new spring can provide a large elastic force,With eclipse of time , the parts of mechanical seal will be fatigued and even damaged.Therefore, elastic force of spring must be strictly controlled to make sure long-term needs of mechanical seal can be met.
 

When repairing water pumps, technicians have found that compression of spring controlled within range of 0.50 to 0.66 will not cause excessive fatigue and damage to the parts of mechanical seal, and  elastic force provided by spring at this time is the most suitable.

This data is a conclusion drawn by the technicians from the investigations about the locations of leakage points. It is the summary of their long-term accumulated work experience. It is of great significance for the later maintenance of mechanical seals.