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SEAL SEAT TYPE 15
CROSS-SECTION OF AN INSTALLED SEAL SEAT TYPE 15

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The most popular seal seat design, it consists of a square section ring that has a groove on the outside diameter with an o' ring gasket in it, this o' ring gives the fricton force enough to avoid the seat to rotate. Because the rear side of the seat is in contact with the housing end face there is a better heat transfer from the seat to the gland. This type of seal seat is also known as "o' ring seat".

APPLICATIONS

Simple assembly and easy installation make this type of seal seat the most used in almost all general application. However it's not recommended when a rigid material gasket is required.

TECHNICAL DATA

This type of seat was designed to be the stationary part in the mechanical seal unit and is to be mounted on the stuffing box or gland counterbore of the pump.
Pressure: Up to 600 psi (42 kg/cm²) in all sizes.
Temperature range depend on the materials of construction.

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

SEAL SEAT: Ceramic Several Grades, Stainless Steel, 17-4 pH temp. Steel, Ni-Resist, Cast Iron and Silicon Carbide.
O' RING GASKET: Buna, Viton®, Neoprene and Ethylene Propylene (E.P.R.).
Notes:
- materials not listed above can be supplied on demand.
- viton is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers.

INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS

All dimensions are in inches meeting ANSI specifications. Also available in metric sizes meeting DIN standards. For non-standard inch and metric sizes or sizes greater than listed below please contact us.
SEAL SEAT TYPE 15 DRAWING
A = Shaft diameter
B = Bore diameter
C = Box depth
D = Seal seat length
DIMENSIONAL CHART
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