RO

Single, unbalanced, multi-spring pusher

seal for general purpose applications

A simple, proven and dependable design features an open, rotating

compression unit that imparts a turbulent flow of the process fluid
which helps keep solids away from the seal faces and removes
seal generated heat. The flexibly mounted insert compensates for
misalignment to ensure seal face contact. Off-the-shelf availability
in standard configurations for most chemical pumps.

Features and Benefits

• Rotating Seal Ring

Self centers around the shaft independent of compression unit. Designed
to withstand the harsh physical demands of cyclic operation or continuous
duty. Multiple springs and drive pins evenly distribute the load. Available
in a wide range of materials; in fact, this part can be built to stand up to
nearly any known chemical.
• Compression Unit
Sturdy, robust design. Built to perform in
aggressive, even abrasive, fluids.
Available in any machinable metallurgy.
• Shaft Packing
Completely interchangeable materials
without changing other components.
Available in a wide range of configurations
and materials for compatibility with all process
fluids and process temperatures.
• Stationary Insert
Flexibly mounted to prevent distortion.
• Insert Mounting
Dimensionally interchangeable for versatility in secondary seal
material selections.
Available Materials of Construction
Metal Seal Rings Secondary Seals
Components or Inserts (shaft packing and insert mounting)

304, 316 or 20 Stainless Steel Tungsten Carbide Fluoroelastomer

Alloy 400 Silicon Carbide Buna N
Alloy C-276 or B-2 Peramic Ethylene Propylene
Titanium Durchrome Rubber (EPR)
Nickel Bronze Perfluoroelastomer
Tantalum No. 5 Carbon Ethylene Propylene
Terpolymer (EPT)
Neoprene
Operating Parameters PTFE
• Maximum Pressure: Up to 20 bar (300 psi)
• Temperature: cryogenics to 260°C (500°F)
• Speed: Up to 23 mps (4500 fpm)

Here’s how the RO seal self-compensates for any installation misalignment or gland irregularities
With a clamped insert, a cocked gland ring can cause With Flowserve’s flexibly mounted insert, the gland ring can be
seal faces to misalign (angle A) and leakage can occur. cocked and the insert remains square with the axis of the shaft.

O-ring - Effectively
O-ring - Effectively
isolated insert
isolated insert
Cocked gland
Cocked
ringgland ring from any mechanical,
from any mechanical,
thermal orthermal or Cocked Cocked
hydraulic hydraulic
distortiondistortion
of the gland
of the gland gland ringgland ring

Clamp Clamp
points points

Shaft Shaft Shaft Shaft

Angle A Angle A 90° 90°

Insert (stationary
Insert (stationary
face) face) Insert (stationary
Insert (stationary
face) face)

Rotating seal
Rotating
ring seal ring Rotating seal
Rotating
ring seal ring

FSD155eng REV 10/09 Printed in USA

USA and Canada
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA
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Europe, Middle East, Africa
Roosendaal, The Netherlands
Telephone: 31 165 581400
Telefax: 31 165 554590
Flowserve Corporation has established industry leadership in the design and manufacture of its products. When properly selected, this
Flowserve product is designed to perform its intended function safely during its useful life. However, the purchaser or user of Flowserve Asia Pacific
products should be aware that Flowserve products might be used in numerous applications under a wide variety of industrial service
conditions. Although Flowserve can provide general guidelines, it cannot provide specific data and warnings for all possible applications. The Singapore
purchaser/user must therefore assume the ultimate responsibility for the proper sizing and selection, installation, operation, and maintenance
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employees and contractors in the safe use of Flowserve products in connection with the specific application.
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