Having given due consideration to all aspects of the shaft seal assembly (including the bore, the shaft, and the design of the seal itself), what remains is to successfully install the seal you’ve selected or designed. Simple as that may sound, proper installation is not always easy. As a matter of fact, it can be quite difficult, which explains why improper installation is the number one cause of shaft seal failure!

With that in mind, here are some things to be aware of as you install your shaft seal. Good installation practices include inspection of the seal and other components just prior to installation, use of the proper equipment during installation, and protection of the assembly after installation.

PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS
USE OF INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT
POST-INSTALLATION CARE
SEAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST