Frictional characteristics of mechanical seals with a laser-textured seal face

摘要

The frictional characteristics of laser-textured mechanical seals with a porous face are investigated. Compared with conventional mechanical seals, the temperature rise, friction torque and friction coefficient of laser-textured mechanical seals with a porous face are much lower. The results show substantial hydrodynamic effects and a better frictional condition between the two seal faces.