Cost-effective and versatile balanced seal
A single cartridge mounted face seal with a stationary, balanced design for service in higher pressures and higher speeds than typical unbalanced alternatives. The GMP-I is for use in clean general service and moderate abrasive service. It is available in a wide range of materials to accommodate application requirements. Its balanced design allows it to perform in pressure and vacuum service. Repair kits are available for easy repair.
FEATURES and BENEFITS
- Preassembled cartridge is easy to install
- Balanced internal design runs cooler and provides longer seal life
- Fits standard ANSI pumps — no modification required
- Rebuild kit available for easy in-field repair and reduced downtime
- Attached setting clips prevent lost parts or damage to equipment
- Minimal distance to first obstruction; dimensionally compatible with a wide range of bearing protectors
- Stationary springs allow better face/seat alignment
SPECIFICATIONS
- Minimum Shaft Diameter: 1.000 in. / 25.4 mm
- Maximum Shaft Diameter: 4.000 in. / 101.6 mm
- Maximum Pressure: 300 psi / 20 bar
- Maximum Vacuum: 28 in Hg / 711 mm Hg
- Maximum Temperature: 400°F / 204°C
- Maximum Surface Speed: 5000 fpm / 25.4 m/s
- Spring Configuration: Multiple stationary coil springs
Materials
- Metallurgy: 316SS and Alloy 20
- Rotary face: Silicon carbide (SA)
- Stationary faces: Chemical grade carbon; tungsten carbide
- Springs: Hastelloy C®
- O-rings: Fluoroelastomer standard (Aflas® and Kalrez® offered as alternatives)
Other materials available. Consult Garlock.
Hastelloy C is a registered trademark of Haynes International. Aflas is a trademark of Asahi Glass Company. Kalrez is a registered trademark of DuPont.
APPLICATIONS
- Chemical
- Pulp and paper
- Mining
- Power generation
