Case study APAC0032 – Chesterton products – Chesterton EPS
This customer in the pulp and paper industry was forced to disassemble their pump regularly to replace the shaft and seal, both damaged due to shaft fretting. Their wanted to prevent this wear by using a new, innovative solution, and Chesterton recommended the Chesterton® PLS (Polymer Labyrinth Seal), made from our patented AWC800 Material.
Products featured in the case study:
Chesterton® PLS
Issue
A white liquor return pump bearing housing was leaking oil due to the OEM oil seal fretting the shaft. The customer has to disassemble the pump regularly to replace the shaft and seal.
Root Cause
Shaft wear due to the OEM oil seal which causes the oil to leak.
Goal
Prevent shaft wear by using innovative sealing solutions, limiting oil leaks.
Shaft wear caused oil to leak.
Overview
Pump manufacturer: Kawanoe Zoki
Solution provided: PLS TYPE1 AWC800
Drive side: 40 x 62 x 11
Reverse drive side: 45 x 68 x 12
Chesterton® PLS—Polymer Labyrinth Seal
Made from Chesterton’s proprietary polymer material technology, the Chesterton, patent-pending Polymer Labyrinth Seal (PLS) is a non-contact bearing seal designed to provide protection for pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment in splash applications. The unique design eliminates fretting caused by conventional lip seals, and helps increase bearing and gearbox life by extending the mean time between equipment repairs.
Chesterton® PLS
Client Reported
The Chesterton PLS was installed in February 2016 and is still operational without any problems or maintenance needs. Previously, pump maintenance was performed every two years, but after installing Chesterton Polymer Labyrinth Seal in 2016, no maintenance is required.
Featured Material
AWC800 Elastomer Material Proprietary, Wear-Resistant Urethane. Chesterton’s premium-grade thermoset polyurethane, AWC800, is designed for high performance sealing in hydraulic, pneumatic and static applications.
After installation.
Chesterton® is a world leader in helping process industry companies and manufacturers improve the reliability and efficiency of their rotating, stationary, and fluid power equipment platforms. We are known across a wide range of industries for our award-winning pump and valve sealing solutions, applications expertise, equipment maintenance and wear-prevention products, and knowledgeable hands-on local service.
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Case Study APAC0032 – Issued 08/21