Fig. 6: Gland packing with a) connection for barrier or flushing liquid (connections
10 A.1 and 10 E.1)
▪ Commercial single and double acting mechanical seals
Fig. 7: Mechanical seals in conical seal chamber (A-type)
1 Unbalanced, single-acting
mechanical seal
2 Single-acting mechanical seal with
stationary spring
3 Mechanical seal in tandem
arrangement, with quench
DANGER
The temperatures at packed glands have risen above the permissible limits
Explosion hazard!
▷ Always use suitable temperature monitoring for packed glands.
▷ Pack glands properly.
Drive
▪ Electric motor connected to the pump via a coupling or belt drive.
4 Description of the Pump (Set)
KWP
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