The Importance of Mechanical Seals on Pumps

Elizabeth Kaiser

Submitted By Dave Stoltenberg, Dredge Rental Specialist with SRS Crisafulli

An in-depth article in the July 2011 issue of WaterWorld describes the wide variety of mechanical seals used for water and wastewater pumps. 

Waterworld
The article "Back to Basics:  Mechanical Seals for Water and Wastewater Pumps", by Allan R. Budris, notes that mechanical seals are the number one cause of pump failures; it discusses the major types of mechanical seals used for water and wastewater pumps and each style's advantages and disadvantages.  Mechanical seal types presented include:  

  • Conventional
  • Pusher
  • Non-Pusher
  • Unbalanced
  • Balanced
  • Cartridge

SRS Crisafulli specializes in pumping slurries, sediments, and sludges - all so-called dirty water.  We continuously strive to ensure our pumps and dredges are equipped with the best and most long-lasting seals available. 

 

Read the full WaterWorld article

Read more about SRS Crisafulli pumps.

Submit an SRS Crisafulli pump application form.

Request a free pump consultation.

 

Rancher Darwin Pfaffinger, Smith-Pfaffinger Ranch says ..."Our Crisafulli Pump is probably the most effective and trouble-free piece of equipment we own."

Read SRS Crisafulli pumps and power units case histories and testimonials.

Read SRS Crisafulli vertical pump case histories and testimonials.

Leave a Comment

Blog posts

Related Articles.

Elizabeth Kaiser

The Many Costs of a Clogged Pump

By Isaiah Helm, SRS Crisafulli Applications Engineer

Read more
Elizabeth Kaiser

Trailer Pump Operation and Performance (Part 2 of 3)

By Isaiah Helm, SRS Crisafulli Applications Engineer

Read more