A mechanical seal is a device that provides the seal on the rotating pump shaft which prevents leakage and contains pressure within the pump. The mechanical seal protects the drive gear, such as the motor.
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Why do mechanical seals fail?
Mechanical seals prevent pumps from leaking by containing the pressure of the pumping process and withstanding the friction...