Product Description
Type 28 compressor dry-running gas seals have been the
industry standard since the 1970s for gas-handling
turbomachinery. Utilizing John Crane's patented spiral
groove pattern, these seals are non-contacting in operation.
Design Features
Performance Capabilities
Temperature:
Pressure:
Speed:
Shaft:
Up to 350 mm/13.75 in
TYPE 28AT/28XP/28EXP
PRIMARY RING
1st STAGE
MATING RING
BEARING
CAVITY
Separation Gas
Supply
PRIMARY RING
2nd STAGE
MATING RING
Interstage Labyrinth
28AT/28XP/28EXP
SEAL (OR
PROCESS)
GAS
MATING RING
PRIMARY RING
1st STAGE
MATING RING
Separation Seal
- contact John Crane
for options
BEARING
CAVITY
Separation Gas
Supply
PRIMARY RING
2nd STAGE
Interstage Labyrinth
28AT/28XP/28EXP
SEAL (OR
PROCESS)
GAS
PRIMARY RING
1st STAGE
MATING RING
MATING RING
Separation Seal
- contact John Crane
for options
BEARING
CAVITY
PRIMARY RING
2nd STAGE
Interstage Labyrinth
28AT/28XP/28EXP
125
15000 RPM
10000 RPM
Leakage (sl/min)
Leakage (SCFM)
75
50
5000 RPM
1
25
0
0
2.187
3.187
50
4.187
5.187
6.125
100
7.125
150
8.125
9.125
200
(inches)
10.125
(mm)
250
Seal Size
100
75
50
25
0
0
200
400
20
600
800
40
1,000
60
Leakage (sl/min)
Leakage (SCFM)
125
Hydrogen, 38/100F
Methane, 38/100F
Air, 38/100F
Air, 150/300F
1,200 (PSIG)
80
(BARG)
Pressure
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
Power (HP)
Power (KW)
10000 rpm;
7 BARG/100 PSIG
5000 rpm;
7 BARG/100 PSIG
1.0
0
2.187
50
3.187
4.187
100
5.187
6.125
150
7.125
8.125
200
9.125
0
10.125 (inches)
250
()
Seal Size
*This information should not be used for specification purposes. Contact DryGasSeals@johncrane.com for more information about exact application requirements.
VENT
JOHN CRANE
GAS SEALS
*Single Seal Arrangement for applications not requiring a safety back-up seal.
EXTERNAL SUPPLY
VENT
JOHN CRANE
GAS SEALS
*Double Seal Arrangement where hazardous gas is not permissible to leak into atmosphere.
APPROVED
VENT
APPROVED
VENT
VENT
JOHN CRANE
GAS SEALS
For your nearest John Crane facility, please contact one of the locations below.
North America
Global Headquarters
Morton Grove, IL USA
1-800-SEALING
Tel: +1-847-967-2400
Fax: +1-847-967-3915
Europe
Slough, UK
Latin America
So Paulo, Brazil
Asia Pacific
Singapore
Tel: +44-1753-224000
Fax: +44-1753-224224
Tel: +55-11-3371-2500
Fax: +55-11-3371-2599
Tel: +971-481-27800
Fax: +971-488-62830
Tel: +65-6518-1800
Fax: +65-6518-1803
If the products featured will be used in a potentially dangerous and/or hazardous process, your John Crane representative should be consulted prior
to their selection and use. In the interest of continuous development, John Crane Companies reserve the right to alter designs and specifications
without prior notice. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Certified. Details available on request.
2011 John Crane
Print 05/11
Revised 05/11
www.johncrane.com
S-28AT/XP/EXP/Eng