4-day turnaround for seal inspection and dynamic test
4-day turnaround for seal inspection and dynamic test
4 Pages4-day turnaround for seal inspection and dynamic test Seal type: John Crane CK738GD/125 Many process companies hold replacement mechanical seals in stock to ensure minimum downtime when an operational seal needs replacing. But what if your replacement seal has been in storage for over 8 years? Is it really wise to just install it without a seal inspection? Also, what about the delay and impact on production? Client Challenge A UK based pharmaceutical manufacturer needed to replace a failed seal on a De Dietrich glass lined reactor. Under their company procedures to minimise production downtime, critical spares are kept on site. In this case, it was a John Crane CK738GD pressurised, gas lubricated double seal cartridge. However, there was a problem; the seal had been in storage for over 8 y
