Episode 57: How Diamonds Improve Mechanical Seal Reliability

Tyler Smit of John Crane joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to discuss how diamond technology can aid in the reliability of mechanical seals. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them online www.johncrane.com Some questions include: What is Diamond Seal technology? What are advantages to using diamonds to improve mechanical seal reliability and performance in difficult applications? Where has diamond seal technology been used the most? Where are some markets/industries it could be used more/better potential? What are some added value components this provides in critical field applications? What challenges can this technology solve? Finally, Smit shares some real-world experiences with diamonds and mechanical seals. Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.