Cost should not be the only consideration when selecting mechanical seals for pumps and other rotating equipment, says Paul Green. To achieve a better return on investment, a wise buyer also looks for factors such as reliability, traceability and customer service It's a common scenario across countless industries: downtime due to recurring problems such as pump leakage or the bearings failure brought about by it. The maintenance manager curses the inconvenience and cost of interruption - then promptly implements a sealing solution identical to the one that was at the root of the disruption.
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