Expert Insights on Mechanical Seals, Pumps and More

When a major chemical processing facility was faced with an ageing, obsolete boiler feed pump—and no spare parts in sight—Specialised Seals and Flow Solutions stepped in with a tailored upgrade. The site required a pump package to deliver 45 m³/hr at 650m head, while also meeting strict installation constraints. Leveraging our independence and technical expertise, we engineered a fit-for-purpose solution that restored reliability and ensured long-term maintainability.

When a critical Ajax IS pump failed, our client faced costly downtime due to its obsolete, non-standard design. Specialised Seals and Flow Solutions delivered a custom-engineered, drop-in replacement—no piping changes, no delays. This case highlights our ability to solve complex legacy equipment challenges with tailored, efficient solutions.

From its visionary beginnings to industry leadership, Flexaseal's journey reflects a commitment to excellence and innovation. With a focus on meeting evolving global needs, Flexaseal continues to drive progress in mechanical seal technology—delivering cutting-edge solutions for the future.

The RKC Series seals bringing reliability and savings to the slurry pump seal market.

Bulk Fuel Terminal Vertical Turbine Fire Water Pump OBJECTIVES To overhaul a duplex stainless steel vertical turbine fire water pump from...

Delivering Strategic Solutions Under Time Constraints: Frequently, clients present us with urgent demands for pump sets within extremely...

When it comes to industrial pumps, bigger isn’t always better. Oversizing to account for system changes or safety margins can lead to inefficiency, higher costs, and pump damage. Undersizing has risks too, but oversizing often causes more long-term issues. Proper pump sizing is essential to ensure reliable, efficient performance. In pump selection, size really does matter!

Viscous substances such as syrups, tars, thick oils, resins, and glues prove to be challenging for most mechanical seals. Lip seal...

A mechanical seal will run at its most stable condition when there is a sufficient pressure margin in the seal chamber over the process...

There are two main classifications of metal bellow seals: edge welded metal bellows an formed bellows. Here we discuss the advantages and...

The Flexaseal Style 85M Split Cartridge Mechanical Seal is engineered specifically for mixers and agitators, offering a reliable sealing solution without the need for equipment disassembly. Its innovative split design simplifies installation and maintenance, reducing downtime and labor costs. Built for challenging applications, the 85M delivers durability, performance, and efficiency where it matters most.

Mechanical seals are made from a range of materials like steel, rubber, silicon, carbon, and PTFE. Their precise design makes proper storage essential to maintain performance. When stored correctly in a clean, temperature and humidity-controlled environment, mechanical seals can typically be kept safely for up to five years without compromising their integrity.

Taking just minutes to install, split seals are ideal for minimising costly downtime for assets critical to production by overcoming the ...

Failure to select the proper mechanical seal type can lead to loss of pump integrity, breakdowns and costly repairs.

What are your mechanical seal faces showing you? Heat checking? Coking? Blistering? Understand the causes and troubleshoot these issues.

While braided packing can be a solution for many services, its upkeep requirements often force operators to consider mechanical seals.

This article highlights the pros and cons of the different types of mechanical seals and key considerations when selecting a mechanical seal

A Split Cartridge Mechanical Seal is an innovative sealing solution for environments where it may be difficult to install or replace conventional mechanical seal

Learn about the manufacturing and design process, advantages, applications, and repair process for these popular mechanical sealing solution