Basic Information
Home
Contact Information
Quality Policy

Viton O-rings Seals
Viton® o-rings, seals
Viton® news
Viton® news archive

Kalrez O-rings Seals
Kalrez® o-rings, seals
Kalrez® news
Kalrez® news archive

Simriz O-rings Seals
Simriz® o-rings, seals

Elastomers
Elastomers
Elastomer properties
Fluid compatibility

Mechanical Seal Design
Operating principles
Classification
How classified
Single seals
Dual seals
By design
Pusher type
Face patterns
Movement
Cartridge or split
Containment
Application limits
Drive mechanisms
Loading devices
Mating ring types
Gland design

O-ring, Seal Design
O-ring, seal design
Seal failure
AS568A sizes

Products
Products

Industries
Industries

Miscellaneous
Problems solved
O-ring, seal tips
Glossary of terms

Resources
Resources

(303) 758-2728

* Copyright for photograph

Mechanical seals are classified by arrangement and configuration

Classification by arrangement:
Single seals

Classification by arrangement:
Dual seals

Classification by configuration, i.e. design

Classification by pusher vs. non-pusher and balanced vs. non-balanced

Classification by face patterns

Stationery Rotating Seals and Rotating Spring Seals

Cartridge seals and split seals

Classification by containment devices

* Photograph: Name "Miner Working" | © Photographer: Dimitar Gorgev | Agency: Dreamstime.com