Engineered for demanding industrial applications, the Vulcassette™ custom sealing solution overcomes the limitations of traditional multi-spring mechanical seals. From abrasive sludge and chemical slurries to high-viscosity food products, the Vulcassette™ sealing solution withstands extreme conditions, delivering superior durability and efficiency across a broad range of industrial applications.
Identifying Core Issues Found in Traditional Mechanical Seals
In a wide range of industrial applications, cartridge mechanical seals using multi-spring technology in pumps can struggle when handling challenging media which may contain, amongst others, viscous, slurry, sticky and abrasive particulates.
The in-motion mechanical seal components can quickly become blocked, disrupting the proper alignment of the sealing surfaces and causing premature leakage.
Consequently, this results in unexpected downtime and increased maintenance expenses due to the need for frequent pump disassemblies and mechanical seal repairs or replacements.
The Innovative Approach of the Vulcassette™ Custom Sealing Solution
The Vulcassette™ custom sealing solution eliminates the need for traditional springs to energise the primary sealing surfaces. By removing these conventional components, the design significantly reduces the number of surfaces where particulates can accumulate, thus minimising the risk of clogging. This streamlined approach not only simplifies the mechanical seal design, but also enhances reliability by lowering the potential for blockages in challenging applications and media.
Furthermore, the innovative design offers a self-adjusting mechanism that enables the seal faces to automatically realign after minor disturbances or obstructions. This ensures a consistent, leak-proof operation, even under varying conditions, ultimately reducing unplanned downtime and maintenance requirements. By addressing common operational challenges, this breakthrough technology provides a robust and efficient solution for a wide range of industrial applications.
The Vulcassette™ Custom Sealing Solution Process: From Concept to Delivery
The Vulcan Seals approach follows a carefully structured and systematic process, designed to ensure each custom solution is tailored to our customer's specific application requirements. Starting with a deep understanding of the unique challenges, we move through a process of design, testing, and refinement to deliver a high-performance, reliable solution.
This method mitigates risks and ensures that the final product meets customer expectations, provides a seamless fit, and long-term value across various applications. The basic process steps include:
• Consultation: Collaborate with our customer to thoroughly evaluate the application and media, whilst identifying key challenges.
• Design: Develop an initial proposal that seamlessly integrates with the customer's existing system.
• Manufacturing: Produce prototype samples for in-house testing to verify the solution meets performance expectations.
• Testing: Conduct field trials, refine the design based on feedback, and prepare for scaled production.
• Delivery: Finalise production and deliver a custom solution that effectively addresses the customer's needs.
Diverse Material Combination Availability Depending on Application Requirements
The Vulcassette™ custom sealing solution can be offered in a wide range of material combination materials, tailored to meet the specific demands of each application and media.
Whether the requirement is for enhanced viscous and slurry media, high chemical resistance, temperature stability, or wear-resistant properties, our variety of different materials is suitable for each bespoke solution.
