Overview
A food manufacturer reached out to our team seeking advice on replacing a pump seal. The client was considering switching from an old gland packing seal to a mechanical seal, which is more convenient and economical to maintain.
Problem
The client’s current lobe pump—for which they wanted to replace seals—was too outdated for the latest mechanical seals.
Solution
Following a thorough assessment of their pump, setup, intention, and the overall costs of seal replacement, our team recommended opting for a new pump. This approach offers a more favorable ROI.
Project Highlights
Compared to gland packing seals, mechanical seal technology offers more wear resistance, longer service life, higher efficiency, and increased safety by preventing leaks and spills. Due to these benefits, many pump users—particularly in the food and beverage industry, where sanitation is necessary—choose to switch to mechanical seals, much like our client.
However, the client’s old pump design and the mechanical seal’s advanced design were mismatched, which may cause issues in the long run. Our team recommended a pump replacement – which would provide a renewed long operational life and reliability.