Problem Due to failure in operation the customer was having to change mechanical seals on the water circulating pump within the air conditioning system every four weeks. This had a negative impact on operations, particularly during the summer months when temperatures were higher. Application Existing solution Mechanical seal KSB centrifugal pump at a semi-conductor German manufacturer. l Shaft diameter: 55 mm l l (2”) shaft sleeve l 65 mm (21/2”) l Shaft speed: l 5 m/s (984 ft/min) l Stuffing box pressure: l 6 bar (0.6 MPa) unflushed l Media: water with l airborne particulate The KlickFix ® was installed in spring and ran on the first lip until winter, when the pump was put into standby, with no visible leakage and no adjustment require

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