Product Description
Alternative to:
Crane 8B1=AESSEAL M02S=Sterling 290BS=Vulcan 1609BS
Multiple Spring, stepped shaft,
balanced seal, alternative to the Type
1609/1609S. Standard Type 1609B
utilises a PTFE wedge shaft seal, or
specify Type 1609BS for the 'O'-Ring
version. Commonly fitted with the
next shaft size down Type 25 seat.
A p p l i c a t i o n s
Rugged mechanical seals are available
in a wide variety of elastomers for
handling practically every industrial fluid.
All components are held together by a
snap ring in a unitized construction
design.
General industrial applications including
chemical processing, food and
beverage, petrochemical processing,
pharmaceutical, wastewater and power
generation.
Mechanical drive design reduces
slippage on shaft and sleeve to
eliminate galling and premature wear.
Lapping process results in high
precision finish with optimal flatness.
Compact design permits use in all
types of rotating equipment--centrifugal
pumps, mixers and agitators.
Seals can be repaired easily on-site or
at any John Crane Seal Repair Center,
and/or converted to wedge-type seals
for broader service capabilities.
O p e r a t i n g C o n d i t i o n s
Temperatures: -40˚C to 260˚C/
-40˚F to 500˚F
depending on
materials used
Pressures: 8B1: 83 bar g/1200 psig
8B
1T: 35 bar g/500 psig
For hydrostatic
pressure, see Chart 8
Speeds: Up to 25 m/s / 5000 fpm
For applications with
speeds greater than
5000 fpm, a rotating
seat (RS) arrangement
is recommended.
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