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The choice of materials for the rotating and stationary faces is critical, usually involving a combination of a hard material and a softer material to prevent adhesion. Beyond the Curry and the Cobra: A Deep
[ Stationary Housing ] │ ┌─────┴─────┐ │ Stationary│ <─── Static Sealing Element (O-Ring) │ Seal │ │ Ring │ ──────────┼───────────┼────────── Sealing Interface (Fluid Film) │ Rotating │ │ Seal │ │ Ring │ └─────┬─────┘ │ <───────── Dynamic Sealing Element (Bellows/O-Ring) [ Rotating Shaft ] The Four Sealing Points Lubrication and Face Lubrication The seal geometry is
The authoritative text on this subject is " Principles and Design of Mechanical Face Seals Outside Mounted Seals : Prevents external dirt, dust,
Extremely hard and wear-resistant [3]. C. Lubrication and Face Lubrication
The seal geometry is modified (usually by stepping the shaft or sleeve) to reduce the effective area exposed to the fluid pressure. This lowers the net closing force on the faces, enabling the seal to handle significantly higher pressures and reduce heat generation. Inside vs. Outside Mounted Seals
: Prevents external dirt, dust, and moisture from entering the system.