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Cartridge Seals

In addition to the extensive range of component seals, proFLOW also offer an "easy fitting" cartridge seal.
Cartridge – Type 55 and Type 55B
  • Narrow profile, balanced, multiple spring, ’O’-Ring mounted, two-bolt gland Seal Assembly, with dual tangential flush as standard.
  • Designed with minimal internal and external protrusion and with gland dimensions for near universal fitting.
  • Easy to install, reliable and economical. 
  • Ideal for replacing gland packing on common marine and general pump applications.

TYPE 55 - uses a Type 1724 rotary
This is a high performance, full convolution rubber bellows seal inside a stainless steel housing. Type 1724 features a non clogging spring and self alignment capability. 

The standard NBR rubber bellows and ‘O’-ring provide
sealing in (sea) water and cooling water.

Type 55B - uses a type 40 rotary. This is a multi spring, ‘O’-ring mounted, Set screw driven, non clogging, balance mechanical seal with protected springs. 

The standards fitted AFLAS ‘O’-rings provide best resistance against (hot) boiler water and hot oils.

Standard face materials:
Rotary face: Carbon, Silicon Carbide, Tungsten Carbide 
Stationary face: Ceramic, Silicon Carbide, Tungsten Carbide

Contact proFLOW for further information on how we can reduce your Mechanical Seal costs.

Operating Parameters
  • Pressure: 350psi
  • Speed: 25 m/s
  • Temperature: -30 to 200°c
Dependent upon shaft diameter, speed, temp and pumped media
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The Balanced Mechanical Seal Range

Type 40: Internal Seal
Type 44: External Seal
Type 52: Standard Cartridge Seal
Type 54: Cartridge Seal with Oil-Seal Environmental Controls
Type 55/55B: Marine & General Industry
Type 56: Standard Cartridge Seal with A.P.I Environmental connections
Type 58: Double Cartridge Seal

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