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Summary of Contents for Flowserve Durametallic SLM-6000
- Page 1 Installation Instructions Durametallic SLM-6000, SLM-6100 ® Self contained cartridge medium duty slurry seal Experience In Motion...
- Page 2 If these instructions are followed faithfully, the seal installation will be successful, and maintenance personnel will understand the proper procedures to follow when pump adjustment is necessary. For special problems encountered during installation, contact your nearest Flowserve Sales and Service Representative or Authorized Distributor. Typical Single SLM-6000 Cartridge Seal...
- Page 3 The saddle fits of the bearing assembly should not be worn. The axial end float of the pump shaft must not exceed 0.25 mm (0.010"). See Figure 2. Check Axial Shaft Travel Figure 2 0.25 mm (0.010") Maximum Acceptable Axial Movement Shaft radial runout should be less than 0.0005 mm per mm (0.0005"...
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Page 4: General Instructions
Ensure that the shaft or shaft sleeve has a 1.6 mm (0.06") x 30° chamfer on the leading edge to prevent O-ring damage at seal installation. Hardened shaft sleeves must not be used when cartridge sleeve locking is accomplished by set screws bearing directly into the shaft sleeve. Any of the sleeve collars that clamp the cartridge sleeve to the shaft sleeve may be used on hardened shaft sleeves. - Page 5 If the seal is fitted with quench ports, orient the ports as illustrated in Figure 6. Quench Port Orientation Figure 6 Quench Outlet Quench Inlet Wet-Side (Impeller-Side) Installation The following steps describe installation of the seal cartridge mounted on the wet, or impeller, side of the equipment case.
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Page 6: Inserting Cartridge
Check Seal Chamber Concentricity Figure 8 0.38 mm (0.015") Maximum Seal Chamber Concentricity Runout It is advisable to hold the gland gasket in place in the gland groove with contact adhesive, #404 “super glue” (in spots only), or vacuum grease. With the seal clamp collar facing toward the bearing assembly, slide the complete cartridge over the pump shaft/sleeve and push back into the pump case. - Page 7 Insert the retaining screws through the rear face of the pump case and screw into the seal gland. Tighten the retaining screws evenly to pull the seal into the pump case. See Figure 10. Cartridge in Place (Wet Side) Figure 10 Dry-Side (Bearing-Side) Installation The following steps describe installation of the seal cartridge mounted on the dry, or bearing, side of the equipment case.
- Page 8 Position and lightly secure the equipment casing in place. Seal chamber concentricity should be less than 0.38 mm (0.015"). Poor shaft alignment can reduce seal life. See Figure 12. Check Seal Chamber Concentricity Figure 12 0.38 mm (0.015") Maximum Seal Chamber Concentricity Runout Seal mounting runout (perpendicularity) should be less than 0.001 mm per mm (0.001"...
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Page 9: Completing Installation
Cartridge in Place (Dry Side) Figure 14 Completing Installation Evenly tighten the Socket Head Cap Screws of the 2-piece split clamp collar, the Hex Head Cap Screws of the 3-piece shrink disk collar, or the Set Screws of the 1-piece sleeve collar to the proper torque values listed below. -
Page 10: Support Systems
Remove the setting plate locking screws. With a screwdriver, pry the setting plates clear of the gland and remove them. Keep the setting plates and locking screws with seal at all times. See Figure 15. Remove Centering/Setting Plates Prior to Operation Figure 15 Centering/setting plate shown in the installed position for shipping, seal... -
Page 11: Normal Operation
7.2.4 Supply tank “Buffer” fluid level must be maintained at all times when equipment is pressurized and in operation. Fresh buffer fluid should be used when it becomes cloudy or contaminated with process fluid. Quench supply tank should have a drain connection located on the bottom and a fill connection on the top that can be used when adding or exchanging buffer fluid. - Page 12 Flowserve products. The purchaser/user should read and understand the Installation Instructions Asia Pacific included with the product, and train its employees and contractors in the safe use of Flowserve products in Singapore connection with the specific application.
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