How Shaft Runout, Misalignment, and Vibration Cause Mechanical Seal Failure (And How to Fix It)

Introduction: Why “Perfect Seals” Fail in Real Operation Many mechanical seal failures are mistakenly blamed on seal quality or material selection.In reality, a large percentage of premature seal failures are caused by shaft runout, misalignment, and excessive vibration. Even the most advanced mechanical seal cannot survive long if the rotating system is unstable. This article […]