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Mechanical Seals for
Sulzer Ahlstar Pumps
Safematic Type SE1, SEW and SE2

TM
Safeseal Type SE1

Simple design, good technical solutions
Typical applications
Safeseal Type SE1 is a special seal designed for clean and lubricating 2. Spring located in the stationary body of the seal - Shaft
fluids such as water, different types of oils, solvents, and stock misalignment does not pump up the spring or wear out the O-ring.
(consistency ≤2%). It is typically used in pumps in paper and board mills
3. SiC/Carbon a standard option for seal faces SiC/Carbon holds
as well as in power plants. Type SE1 is designed especially for Sulzer APP
up well under high speeds found in, for example, condensate
and APT pump series. pumps and other high temperature pumps.
Type SE1 is easy to install and maintain. In spite of its simple design, Type SE1 4. Installation against the shaft shoulder - Easy installation reduces
is very advanced in its technical capabilities including, for example, a risk of human error. No measurements required for installation.
patented thermal method for seal face holding and an elastic thrust ring.
5. No drive pins at seals - Seal face does not crack at start-up.
Features
6. Available in different materials - Selection covers all possible
1. Balanced design - Undisturbed operation even with sudden pressure
single seal applications.
shocks.
Safeseal Type SEW

A reliable, long-lasting seal for demanding conditions
Type SEW is a seal operating on a non-pressurised water rinsing (quench) 3. Installation against the shaft shoulder - Easy installation reduces
principle, and it is designed for the most demanding applications in the risk of human error. No measurements required for installation.
pulp industry, where reliable and long-lasting operation is required from 4. No drive pins at seals - Seal face does not crack at start-up.
a seal. Typical applications include stock pumps at pulp mill washing and
screening facilities as well as high temperature condensate pumps. Type SEW 5. Available in different materials - Selection covers all possible
seal is especially designed for Sulzer APP and APT pump series. single seal applications.
Features 6. Non-pressurised seal water rinsing (quench) - Possible to cool

1. Balanced design - Undisturbed operation even with sudden pressure seal with non-pressurised seal water at high temperatures.
shocks. V-ring prevents water leakage from the seal.
2. Spring located in a stationary body - Shaft misalignment does
Safeseal Type SE2

not pump up the spring or wear out the O-ring.
Double-balanced design, ultimate reliability

The double-balanced design of Safeseal Type SE2 ensures reliable and 3. The piston-type design of the seal enables free axial movement,
long-lasting operation under the most demanding conditions. This seal therefore axial movement does not have any impact on seal face
is typically used in pumps for abrasive and environmentally hazardous pressure.
liquids in cooking, evaporation and causticising facilities in pulp mills. Type SE2 4. Even in standard models, PTFE slot rings in positions where they are
is especially designed for Sulzer APP and APT pump series. exposed to the product have replaced traditional O-rings. The PTFE
Features seal advantage is that it does not jam even in high solid content process
1. Seal faces are fastened by a patented thermal heat shrink method, conditions.
which ensures correct face alignment at all temperatures 5. Milled slots are used to prevent stationary seal faces inside face carriers
recommended for this seal. from rotating. This prevents tension that would distort the seal face.
2. The springs are located in the stationary body on piston ring of the 6. The special double-balanced design allows the use of both pressurised
seal in the seal water. This allows the seal water to rinse the springs and non-pressurised seal water regardless of process pressure
continuously, preventing corrosion by process chemicals. In addition, ensuring that seal faces will not open.
spring jams decrease. Shaft misalignment does not pump up springs or
wear out O-rings.
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Technical specifications
Temperature 250°F/121°C max
Stuffing box pressure 220 psig/15 barg max
Speed 4,000 fpm/20 m·s-1 max
Materials
Seal faces SiC/Carbon or SiC/SiC
O-rings EPDM
PTFE
Viton®
FFKM
Metals Standard material AISI 329/
AISI 316 (Titanium, Alloy 20)
Springs AISI 316
Safeunit
Technical specifications 0 psig/0 barg

0.1 to 0.4 gpm/0.5 to 1.5 lpm
Temperature 300°F/150°C max
Materials
Seal faces SiC/Carbon or SiC/SiC
O-rings EPDM
PTFE
Viton®
FFKM
Metals Standard material AISI 329/
AISI 316 (Titanium, Alloy 20)
Springs AISI 316
Safeunit
Technical specifications 30 to 218 psig/2 to 15 barg
Temperature 356°F/180°C max 0.1 to 0.8 gpm/0.5 to 3 lpm

Seal water pressure 220 psig/15 barg
Materials
Seal faces SiC/SiC (product side)
SiC/Carbon (atmosphere side)
O-rings EPDM
PTFE
Viton®, FFKM
Metals Standard material AISI 329/ This is technically the most advanced seal
AISI 316 (Titanium, Alloy 20) available today. In combination with the seal
Springs AISI 316 water control device Safeunit, the seal is a
reliable and long-lasting solution.
Mechanical Seals for Sulzer Ahlstar Pumps // 3

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Mechanical Sealing Systems
Type SE Seal Identification Codes

E.g. SE2-AP-50-QRMG-305123
XXX-XX-X1X2X3X4-XXXXXX
1 2 3 4
1 Type of seal SE1: single seal

SEW: quench wash seal
SE2: double seal
2 Shaft diameter: (in, mm)
3 Material codes:
X1= inboard faces X2= wetted metals X3= elastomers X4= outboard faces
Q-SiC/SiC R-AISI 316/329 M-PTFE O- Single seal
G-SiC/Carbon T-Titanium E-EPDM G-SiC/carbon
U-UHB 904 L V-Viton® V- V-ring (quench)

4 Drawing number
P/P1= early versions of design

AP= latest seal version
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Mechanical Seals for

Sulzer Ahlstar Pumps

Safematic Type SE1, SEW and SE2

Safeseal Type SE1

Safeseal Type SEW

Features 6. Non-pressurised seal water rinsing (quench) - Possible to cool

2. Spring located in a stationary body - Shaft misalignment does

Safeseal Type SE2

Double-balanced design, ultimate reliability

2 // Mechanical Seals for Sulzer Ahlstar Pumps

Technical specifications 0 psig/0 barg

Stuffing box pressure 290 psig/20 barg max

Mechanical Seals for Sulzer Ahlstar Pumps // 3

Mechanical Sealing Systems

Type SE Seal Identification Codes

1 Type of seal SE1: single seal

P/P1= early versions of design

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