Sometimes, off the shelf seals are just not effective. FTL Technology solves this sealing problem with a custom designed Split Meridian Meco Modular Seal
At BP Grangemouth, high density polyethylene powder was leaking from ineffective braided packing causing not only product loss, but also external bearing failure.
The originally fitted braided packing had damaged the shaft and powder was getting past the packing and into the bearing causing grease contamination and causing overheating and subsequent bearing failure.
The application was a horizontal screw conveyor, stationed several storeys above the ground.
FTL Technology's total package was to design a Split Meridian Meco Modular Seal and adapter plate without purge to solve the problem.
This involved carrying out an on-site survey as well as regular monitoring once the seal was manufactured and installed.
However, once the new seal was installed, no further problems arose.