Case Study

Corn Processing

Corn Processing

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• Application Info – Lightnin Ceramic lined pump – RPM: 1750 – Tank Bottoms ( Carbon, Diatomaceous Earth, Corn Syrup, water) – Solids : 8-15% – Temp: 70 - 90 o F / 21 - 32 o C – Shaft size: 1.875" / 47.63 mm • Problem – Previously the seal was lasting only six months – The failure was mainly due to erosion of the stuffing box to seal mounting surface – Approximate cost of repair

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