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News Release from: John Crane EAA
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 December 2005
John Crane seals measure up to API
standards
The details of various John Crane high-performance seals designed specifically for the oil and gas industry are presented in a new brochure just issued
The details of various John Crane high-performance seals designed specifically for the oil and gas industry are presented in a new brochure just issued The ISO 21049 standard, cross referred to the American Petroleum Institute (API)682 3rd edition, gives recommended seal types, arrangements and flush plans for typical refinery applications
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 29 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Non-contact type 2800X sealing in non-turbo use
A new John Crane brochure describes the Type 2800X non-contacting dual seals, outlining their particular suitability to large-bore, non-turbo rotating equipment applications
The new brochure outlines the most appropriate John Crane seals which are fully able to meet these recommendations.
The brochure underlines the John Crane ability to supply qualification-tested mechanical seals that comply with this international standard.
It also details the three relevant seal types which are the Category 1 rotating pusher seal with O-ring and multiple springs, the Category 2 rotating metal bellows seal using O-rings and the Category 3 high-temperature metal bellows seal which features flexible graphite packings.
Detailed drawings illustrate variations on each category of seal.
Other data contained in the new publication includes maximum operating specifications for the relevant seals; details on John Crane fluid control systems; and information on the company non-contacting gas-lubricated seals.
This ISO/API standard is now widely recognised within the oil, petroleum and gas industries as providing a key set of selection parameters, and many operators are using compliance with the standards as a benchmark for equipment which is able to satisfy their own operational demands.
To request a free copy of the new brochure please contact John Crane.
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