Mechanical Seals

Style RS1

Single Rotating Multi Spring Cartridge with Circulation Gland

High Value at Low Cost for economic installations

• Part of Flex-A-Seal’s integrated/platform single cartridge seal design;
• Patent pending Plunger-Lock drive;
• The RS is hydraulically balanced.
• It has a monolithic face with homogenous material;
• A unique shrouded rotary virtually eliminates any seal clogging in the stuffing box;
• Drive mechanisms, springs and the sleeve are isolated from the product, minimizing corrosion and stress-related failure.
• The seal faces are positioned in the gland for maximum protection;
• A dynamic elastomer moves on a non-metallic surface and eliminates fretting;
• The flush position maximizes face cooling;
• Fits ANSI standard and big bore pumps;
• Smart design can save money;
• Metric sizes are available.

• All the benefits of the RS1 design plus vent and drain gland with throttle bushing
• Pipe connections are made to different sizes to assure that correct piping plans are employed
  
• Cost-effective “upgrade”

Operating Conditions

Max Temp - 400ºF (204ºC)
Max Pressure - 300 PSI (20 bar)
Max Speed - 4500 FPM (22 m/sec)

Note: Max Temperature / pressure / speed indicate operating extremes independently and do not imply the seal will function at these extremes at the same time. Contact Flex-A-Seal if in doubt.