Multi-port injection
Narrow rotating seal face
Full-featured, slotted gland with floating
throttle bushing
Rugged, high torque stationary seal
Monolithic, low emissions seal faces
Micropolished, responsive seal ring
Non-fretting pump/seal parts
Cushioned high strength drives
Rugged, high torque monolithic seal faces
Geometric double balance
Patented Self-Centering Lock Ring
standard
Metal Components:
316SS major components
Tungsten Carbide anti-rotation pins
Springs:
Alloy C-276
Consult factory for additional materials available
OPERATING LIMITS
Speed Limits:
25 m/s maximum
Temperature Limits:
To 150C Ethylene Propylene
To 205C Fluorocarbon, AFLAS
To 260C Perfluoroelastomer
Pressure Limits:
Extra Small Sizes
25 mm through 43 mm 40 bar g*
Consult Chesterton Mechanical Seal
Engineering for pressures above 26 bar g
Small Sizes
45 mm through 60 mm 40 bar g*
Consult Chesterton Mechanical Seal
Engineering for services beyond
these limits
Large Sizes
65 mm through 120 mm
40 bar g maximum**
or EPR installed
Metal Components:
316SS
Springs:
Hastelloy C*
* Haynes International, Inc., registered trademark
** Other materials available upon request
, Ethylene Propylene,
Fluorocarbon
Metal Components:
316SS
Springs:
Elgiloy*
OPERATING LIMITS
Speed Limits:
To 20 m/s
Temperature Limits:
To 120C
Pressure Limits:
All 442 seals can withstand operating
pressures from full vacuum 710 mm Hg
to the maximum pressures at the
conditions listed.
Small Sizes 32 mm through 60 mm
Carbon/Ceramic (3600 RPM) 24 bar g
Carbon/Reaction Bonded Silicon Carbide
(3600 RPM) 28 bar g
Pressure Limits:
Large Sizes 65 mm through 120 mm
Carbon/Ceramic (1750 RPM) 14 bar g
Carbon/Reaction Bonded Silicon Carbide
(1750 RPM) 18 bar g
Extra Large Sizes 125 mm through 195 mm
Carbon/Ceramic (875 RPM) 14 bar g
Carbon/Reaction Bonded Silicon Carbide
(875 RPM) 14 bar g
The above pressure limits are for a standard 442 seal.
Higher speeds and pressures are possible
with the use of set screws. Consult factory for higher
operating conditions
, Ethylene Propylene,
Fluorocarbon
Metal Components:**
316SS
Springs:
Elgiloy*
OPERATING LIMITS
Speed Limits:
To 20 m/s
Temperature Limits:
To 120C
Pressure Limits:
To 15 bar g
* Elgiloy is a registered trademark of
Elgiloy Limited Partnership
** Consult factory for additional materials available
or EPR installed
Metal Components:
I 316SS
Springs:
I Hastelloy C*
*Haynes International, Inc., registered trademark
** Other materials available upon request
DISTRIBUTED BY:
FORM NO. 071399 REV. 2 PRINTED IN USA 01/03
Mechanical Seal Guide
Metric
Middlesex Industrial Park, 225 Fallon Road
Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180-9101 USA
Telephone: 978-469-6446 Fax: 978-469-6594
www.chesterton.com
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