How to determine the compression of the mechanical seal spring?1

How to determine the compression of the mechanical seal spring? The mechanical seal spring compression measurement is directly measured with a caliper. First, measure the spring expansion and contraction in a free state, and then measure the amount after the mechanical seal is installed in place, and then reduce it to the compression.

Cartridge seals do not need to determine the amount of compression themselves, because the entire seal has been set when installed, and non-cartridge seals should be measured according to different pump types.u200bu200b

The compression amount of the single spring mechanical seal is 50%-70%, and the compression amount of the multi-spring (disc spring) is about 90%, that is, the mechanical seal is released after being crushed to death. Open 1.5~3.5mm. At the same time, it is necessary to consider the width of the sealing surface, the strength of the spring, and the state of force during operation.u200bu200b

Adjusting the spring compression is to meet the spring specific pressure, not the compression amount for the compression amount, no matter it is a single spring or multiple springs. Usually, the spring specific pressure of the mechanical seal of the pump is roughly controlled at about 1.3~2..8kgf/cm2. The optimal value depends on the actual working conditions, the matching material of the friction pair, the structure type of the auxiliary sealing ring of the compensation ring, and the K value of the cargo load factor, etc.