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Sealing

Shaft Seals Reduce Dryer Cycle Times

MECO seals are custom-designed and manufactured to fit individual applications. In dryer applications, MECO‘s patented mechanical drive system is frequently used to accommodate the significant thermal shaft growth and pressure-vacuum cycles common in this equipment. These shaft seals have been proven to reduce vacuum dryer cycle times by up to 50% by effectively holding the vacuum.

MECO incorporates 6 mm or more of total runout/misalignment capacity into all of its seal designs. The seals will accommodate significant radial shock loads. They are available fully-split for quick installation, without disturbing the bearing or drive assembly. Air- or gas-purged seal models have low purge flow rates (often ±7 litres per minute) and can continue functioning in events of unforeseen loss of air flow. The seal face pressures are user-adjustable through a simple mechanism. Unlike traditional mechanical seals, MECO seal faces are soft, fault-tolerant and almost impossible to break.

MECO custom shaft seals are manufactured in Maine since 1984 by Woodex Bearing Company, Inc.