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Laserface sealing technology: analysis and application

, , , and . Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Fluid Sealing, page 13–26. Bury St Edmunds, Mechanical Engineering Publications, (1997)143.

Abstract

Laser face seals can be adapted to low leakage rates and full-film lubrication with low friction coefficients at the same time. The Laserface-concept complies with the geometrical sizes of proven conventional mechanical seals. Preliminary tests with carbon graphite/silicon carbide Laserface-seals convincingly confirmed the lubricating and return-flow mechanisms. A positive side-effect of the higher load-bearing-capacity of Laserface-seals is that the spring bad can be increased to a level which, under all circumstances, will avoid au 0-Ring induced axial hang-up of the seal ring. This would sensibly enhance the behaviour of pusher' seals whilst retaining all of their advantages. In hot water sealing Laserface technology has shown that it can significantly extend the operating capability of seals. Tests on hot water mdi- cate improvements of up to 50 degree C in operating capability providing much more reliable operation. These improvements allow much simpler, lowercost applications of mechanical seals on hot water service.

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