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UTEX Industries, Inc. Liberator® I Mechanical Seal

Liberator® I Mechanical Seal

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Liberator® I Technical Data

The Liberator® I cartridge seal (patented) incorporates advanced seal design features. Using a "ball" drive, the Liberator®  resists twisting and torsional strains common to pin or key drives. The thin cross-section allows the Liberator® I to be used in ANSI pumps without modification.

       It employs a multi-crested wave spring which is a non-clogging spring isolated from the product for optimum corrosion resistance. Standard face materials are carbon vs. silicon carbide which together provide the highest PV rating of any face material combination. The rotating seat and spring loaded stationary accept higher shaft speeds, heavier viscosity fluids and tolerates greater shaft misalignment.

     Aflas® o-rings are standard in all Liberators giving them a broad range of chemical compatibility. The Liberator®  gland incorporates both vent and drain connections, a carbon throttle bushing, and provides two tangential flush ports for clockwise or counterclockwise pump rotation.

Part Materials
Metal Parts Standard - 316 SS metal parts. 
Stationary Seal Face Standard - CNFJ-B grade carbon. 
Available - Tungsten carbide and silicon carbide.
Rotating Seal Face Alpha sintered silicon carbide. 
O-Rings Standard - Aflas.
Available - EPDM, Neoprene, Nitrile, Chemtex, Chemraz, Kalrez, and Viton.
Parameter Operating Range
Temperature -60°F to +400°F (-50°C to +204°C) 
Pressure

400 psi (27 bar)

Speed 5000 fpm (25 m/s)

 

Liberator® I Features and Benefits

Features

Benefits

1.Carbon/silicon carbide used as standard face materials. 1. Highest PV rating available; less friction and heat result in longer seal life.
2. Aflas as standard O-rings. 2. Broader range of applications.
3. Multi-crested wave spring. 3. Even face loading, non-clogging, fewer parts.
4. Wave spring is isolated from the product. 4. Enhances corrosion resistance.
5. Uses a rotating seat and a spring loaded stationary. 5. Lower emissions in ppm, higher shaft speeds, heavier viscous materials, self-aligning.
6. Thin cross-section design. 6. Fits most ANSI size pumps without modification.
7. Three stainless steel balls are equally spaced to provide the connection between the spring loaded stationary and the seat gland. 7. Prevents twisting and torsional strains common to drive pins and keys; provides optimum flexibility and accurate centering of the stationary.
8. Liberator® I gland has two tangential flush ports for clockwise or counterclockwise pump rotation. 8. Prevents turbulent flow.
9. Standard vent (quench) and drain connections. 9. Allows safe dispersal of vapors and product leakage.
10. Carbon safety throttle bushing in gland is standard. 10. Minimizes product leakage to atmosphere. Reduces possibility of bearing contamination, non-sparking material in case of pump bearing failure.

More Technical Information About the Liberator® I 

 

Shaft Size Stuffing Box Bore Seal O.D. Stuffing Box Depth In-board Length Outboard Length Gland Width Gland O.D. Slot Width Bolt Circle Minimum By Bolt Size
INCH/MM MIN MAX MIN 3/8"(10) 1/2"(12) 5/8"(16) 3/4"(20)
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