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Pulp & Paper Paper Stock (4-5%) • Poor quality seal water Chesterton 155 • No Flush
• Insufficient flush pressure SpiralTrac Version D • No Leaks
• Leakage • 3 years — still running
Pulp & Paper Effluent • One week life from competitive Chesterton 442 • No Flush
split seal with recirculation line SpiralTrac Version D • 3 years — still running
Pulp & Paper Bleach service • Excessive flush Chesterton 442 • 8-10 gph flush
• Reduced seal life SpiralTrac Version F • 4 years — still running
Power Generation Fly Ash • Very abrasive environment too Chesterton 442 • 2.5 years — still running
harsh for most mechanical seals SpiralTrac Version F
• Typical seal life: 6-8 months
Mining Coal Prep 33% coal slurry • Excessive erosion Chesterton 442 • No Leaks
• Very frequent packing replacements SpiralTrac Version N • 2 years — still running
• Excessive leakage of both black water
and flush water
Aluminum Aluminum Hydrate • Excessive erosion and shortened Chesterton 180 • No Flush
seal life even with high flush rate SpiralTrac Version N • 2 years — still running
Fertilizer Phosphoric Acid • Excessive erosion and leakage Chesterton 155 • No Flush
• Shortened seal life SpiralTrac Version N • 3 years — still running
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