How To Measure Mechanical Seals

HOW TO MEASURE MECHANICAL SEALS

**Section (1)**
In some cases, we are not able to directly cross reference a seal in our cross reference to pump manufacturers. In order to assure you receive the correct seal for your pump, it is very important that you supply us with accurate information. Below, you will see a sequence of photos which will help us identify the seal assembly you have.

The major rotating components are the "seal head" and the "spring", remove the "seal head from the "spring".	On the back side of the seal head (the end which fits towards the spring), measure the inside diameter. This will determine the seal size diameter - which is either the shaft size or the sleeve size that the seal fits over. The front side of the seal usually has a black carbon face. The carbon face runs against the "stationary" portion or "seat" of the seal assembly.	Now, measure the "spring" length while it is separated from the "seal head".


The next step is to measure the outside diameter of the "stationary" or "seat".	Then measure the thickness of the "stationary" or "seat".

Section (2)

Once you have determined, the sizing - then we need to know the materials the seal is made from. Please also supply us with the following additional information:

1. What is the rotating seal face made from - is it a black ridgid material - most likely carbon?

2. What are the rubber or elastomer portions of the seal made from? Unless you are pumping chemicals or high temperature liquids, then it is most like Nitrile; also called NBR or Buna-N.

3. What is the "stationary" or "seat" made from? Is it a white, hard material? Or, is it a metal?

4. What shape is the "stationary" or "seat"? Does it have an o-ring around the outside, which is in a groove (like the photo above)? Or, does the "stationary" or "seat" have a rubber piece it fits into which is like a cup? So, the "stationary" or "seat" is either an o-ring mount or a cup mount type.

Once you have given us the information above, you will be assured of receiving a seal assembly that will fit and function correctly in your pump. The alternative is to send us the entire seal assembly and we will size it for and identify the materials, even if the parts are broken or worn. For further information click here to contact us.

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