Sold out JCI Seal School was held at JCI’s Lees Summit, MO headquarters November 19, 2014.
November 19, 2014
7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Mission Statement: To bring mechanics and engineers to a comfort level understanding end face mechanical seals, their function, and how to operate, install, and care for them.
Class Outline
Mechanical Seal Basics:
- Basic principles
- Description of seal components
- Balanced vs. unbalanced
- Pusher vs. metal bellows
- Double vs. tandem
- Cartridge vs. component
- Common materials
- Types of seals
- Introduction to selection
Practical Seal Knowledge for Mechanics:
- Equipment checks
- Component pump seal installation
- Cartridge pump seal installation
- Mixer seal installation
- Proper seal installation
- Failure analysis
- Hand-on with seals
- JCI shop tour
Technology Update & Strategies for Increasing MTBF:
- 10 steps for increasing MTBF
- Advantages of taper bore seal housings
- Advantage of upgrading bearing frame seals
- Advantages of synthetic lubricants for bearing frame and double seal buffer fluids
- Overview of the latest in mechanical seal technology
Registration is open. Please RSVP if you plan to attend in 816-525-3320 or fax 816-525-5881, ATTN: DOnna Schroer. You must register in order to attend.