
Picking Your Mechanical Seal
Seals are vital to the functionality of any pump - but how do you pick a seal? Seals are vital to the functionality of any pump - but how do you pick a seal?
April 29, 2018
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The Microbrew 100 Seal Kit contains the parts needed to maintain and maintenance your MB100 pump. Pump seals do not last forever, and need to be replaced every 6 months or when a noticeable reduction in performance occurs. The MB100 Mechanical Seal kit includes the stationary seal, rotating seal, and elastomers, while the Elastomer Seal Kit contains only the o-rings. The elastomers are available in both Viton and EPDM.
The Microbrew Seal kit is available with either EPDM or Viton elastomers.
Viton® is particularly well suited for hot fatty oil products. The temperature range is 0°F to 400°F under continuous duty, however, it can handle up to 600°F for short periods of time. Rated for temperatures from -2° F to 450° F (short term to 600° F).
EPDM is resistant to most products in the food industry, including ozone and radiation. It is not resistant to organic and non-organic fats and oils. Rated for temperatures from -40°F to 302°F.
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