Standard Specification for Mechanical Seals for Shipboard Pump Applications
STANDARD published on 1.5.2023
Designation standards: ASTM F1511-18(2023)
Publication date standards: 1.5.2023
The number of pages: 26
Approximate weight : 78 g (0.17 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM
This specification covers mechanical end-face seals for centrifugal and positive displacement pumps for shipboard use. Mechanical seals shall be classified by type, grade, and class. Types: type A - inside single mounted seals, type B - outside single mounted seals, type C - double seals, type D - tandem seals, type E - gas seal, and type F - special arrangement/applications vacuum or gas seal. Grades: grade 1 - basic end face seal, grade 2 - cartridge seal, and grade 3 - split seal. Classes: class 0 - nonsplit seal assembly, class 1 - partial split seal assembly, solid gland, class 2 - partial split seal assembly, split gland, class 3 - fully split seal assembly, solid gland, and class 4 - fully split seal assembly, split gland. Seal life shall be defined in terms of the time period in which the mechanical seal functions properly under its specified service.
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ICS Number Code 47.020.30 (Piping systems)