Simple pump seal Trees

Simple pump seal Trees   In this issue we will focus on a lot easier to close an axis of rotation of a pump. E 'with the braid. This method of closure has been in service for a very long time and is still used today.There the advantages and disadvantages of using the first and them.Perhaps reason to replace them with mechanical seals because of the need for a small braid amount of loss of cooling purposes.A who installs a gland packing must ensure that trees do not adhere too strictly. A few drainage shall be permitted. Pumps containing liquid hazardous and should not be used all.Pumps their packing gland generally be constructed with a small well and pipeline to the gland lead to the leakage of water from the pump to ensure s that the water does not damage the bearing, l 'accommodation or the foundation. This can really ruin the surface of the pump if there is a starter in the exhaust pipe to prevent leakage of water pump to drain away.The May gland nut must be increased from time to time, due to a slight relaxation after a certain period of operating time. The reason is that the nut can not be tight against the disc packing.Because gland rubs against the tree, which tend to bring the tree. For this reason, especially for pumps with braid, which is usually a tree that the sleeve can be slipped on the shaft. Wear occurs when the shaft sleeve. This can be substituted in place of more expensive shaft.Another disadvantage of using packing glands is the fact that there are a number of skills needed for cutting and installation of the gland to allow it to function properly. It is more difficult to obtain consistent results.Although there are drawbacks to the use of braid, there are also good reasons to use them.They are more convenient for use, compared with mechanical seals. If you are selected and installed correctly, which can last a very long time. In a change of packing glands, the pump must not be opened. This can be an advantage when skilled labor is scarce. Maintain inventory of spare parts is not a problem, because it can be used for all brands of pump as they are the same size of the gland. Pump packing materials are more robust than the fragile and delicate mechanical seals.For more information on the braid and pump troubleshooting, download the free software troubleshooting on the pump the author many years of work experience in the marine , plant, construction has given the author material for writing e-books and articles on the design and management. Subscribe to facworld ezineMore information to the Navy and M & E