Seal operating limits
Xylem’s proprietary mechanical seals are designed specifically for the e-XC product line.
Therefore, seals are rated against the pump’s total working pressure. The table below
outlines the operating limits of both mechanical and packing seal configurations. For
more mechanical seal and packing details, view the ‘e-XC Performance Curves and
Technical Data’ brochure.
As a general rule of thumb, the pressure the mechanical seal experiences is 1.15 times the
suction pressure of the pump in water applications. For fluids with greater viscosities, this
multiplier is greater. Consult factory for more specific information. Allowable pump
suction pressure is equal to the maximum working pressure minus the discharge pressure.
Note that the life of a mechanical seal depends on the cleanliness of the pumped fluid.
Due to the diversity of operating conditions, it is not possible to provide a definitive
guarantee of seal life. In clean water applications, typical mechanical seal life spans two to
three years.
Table 1: Operating limits
Seal Name
Description
Max Pressure
psi [bar]
Max Temperature
°F [°C]
MR1
Metric metal pusher
450 [31]
250 [121]
MR2
Metric rubber bellow
232 [16]
MR3
Imperial metal pusher
450 [31]
MR4
Imperial rubber bellow
175 [12]
MR5
Metric cartridge on shaft
450 [31]
MR6
Imperial cartridge on shaft
450 [31]
MR7
Metric cartridge on sleeve
450 [31]
MR8
Imperial cartridge on sleeve
450 [31]
Packing
Style 608D graphite
300 [20.7]
3.3 Nameplate rating information
e-XC pumps are designated by a series of numbers. The pump nameplate gives
identification and rating information.
Permanent records for this pump are referenced by the serial number. This number must
be used with all correspondence and spare parts orders.
1
5
3
2
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Figure 2: Rating plate
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