Shop & field
Mechanical Seal Repair, Lapping and Installation
Mechanical seal service including inspection, lapping, component replacement, testing and correct installation — plus failure analysis so the next seal lasts longer than the last one.
Common equipment
- Component seals
- Cartridge seals
- Split seals
- Seal support and flush systems
- Packing conversions
Why customers call
- Visible leakage at the seal chamber
- Short seal life on the same equipment
- Faces cracked, heat-checked or grooved
- Flush or barrier fluid problems
Process
How the work runs
- 01
Inspect the failed seal
Wear pattern and damage tell you why it failed.
- 02
Assess the environment
Fluid, temperature, pressure, solids, flush arrangement and shaft condition.
- 03
Repair or replace
Lapping and component replacement where appropriate, or a better-suited seal.
- 04
Install and verify
Correct setting, shaft and bore condition checks, and startup support.
Shop vs. field
- Shop: seal repair, lapping and testing
- Field: installation, changeouts and troubleshooting
Testing and documentation
- Failure analysis notes
- Component photos
- Test records where applicable
Industries served
- Oil and Gas
- Manufacturing
- Municipal
- Mining
Equipment brands
Manufacturers we work with
- ARO
- Schurco Slurry
- Valmet
- Summit Lubrication
- Hevvy Pumps
Proof
Related projects
FAQ
Mechanical Seal Repair questions
- Is repairing a seal cheaper than replacing it?
- Often, but not always. We inspect first and recommend the option that gives the better service life for the duty.
- Can you help identify an unknown seal?
- Send photos of the seal and shaft area plus the pump nameplate and we will work from there.
Related
Other services
Tell us what failed, and we'll tell you what it takes.
Send equipment details, nameplate photos and site information — or call the office to talk it through with someone who works on this equipment.