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    SpiralTrac for Vertical Turbines

    Designed for both packed and sealed Vertical Turbine Applications, the unique VT SpiralTrac can keep solids away from your packing/mechanical seal, allowing the application to run longer and more efficiently.

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    FIRST Device and 1730 Packing in KAMYR Agitator

    Frequent re-packing issues in a KAMYR CR5 agitator in the pulp and paper industry, solved by SpiralTrac FIRST Device and Chesterton 1730 packing.

    • Application: Pulp
    • Equipment: KAMYR CR5 Agitator, FIRST Device, Chesterton 1730 Packing
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    FIRST Device and 1730 in Bleaching Tower Agitators

    Bleaching Tower Agitators having frequent re-packing issues at a pulp and paper plant. SpiralTrac FIRST device extends MTBR from 3 to 12 months!

    • Application: Pulp
    • Equipment: Bleaching Tower Agitators, FIRST device, Chesterton 1730 Packing
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    Andritz TurboMix Agitators fitted with SpiralTrac Adaptor and Chesterton 442C

    6 Andritz Agitators at a pulp and paper mill are successfully sealed with Chesterton 442C Split Seals and SpiralTrac Adaptors.

    • Application: Pulp
    • Equipment: Andritz TurboMix side entry chest agitators, Chesterton 442C Split Seal, SpiralTrac Seal Adaptor
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    Andritz Fan Pump with 442C and SpiralTrac Application Highlight

    Andritz FP 60-500 double ended split case fan pump sealed successfully with Chesterton 442C and Version F Type S SpiralTrac. Pulp and Paper industry.

    • Application: Water
    • Equipment: Andritz FP 60-500 double ended split case Fan pump, 442 split seal, Version F SpiralTrac
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    The Ultimate Chesterton SuperSet with DualPac 2212 and SpiralTrac

    At a Pulp and Paper mill in Hungary, customer had issues with an Andritz TF20 disk refiner. Chesterton Solution includes DualPac 2212, Packing Version SpiralTrac, Rotary Live Loading and Flow Guardian.

    • Application: Pulp
    • Equipment: Andritz TF20 Disk Refiner, DualPac 2212, Packing Version SpiralTrac, Rotary Live Loading, Flow Guardian
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    Pentair Split Pumps with 442 and SpiralTrac Application Highlight

    At a water treatment plant in Texas, US, customer has issued with 2 Pentair Split Horizontal Pumps, pumping water. Competitor injectable packing failed prematurely and leakage was excessive. 442 and SpiralTrac solved the issue, running for over 4 and a half years.

    • Application: Water
    • Equipment: Pentair Horizontal Split Pump, 442 Split Seal, Version F Type S SpiralTrac
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    442 and SpiralTrac Defying Expectation in Hydroturbine Part 2

    Hydropower plant in Canada has issues at 3 of their Andritz Horizontal Francis Water turbines. Chesterton solution fixes issues and running over 5 years. Raw river water.

    • Application: River Water
    • Equipment: Andritz Horizontal Francis Water Turbine, 442 Split Seal, Version F Type S SpiralTrac

Videos

SpiralTrac™ Demo

This video shows how a SpiralTrac active throat bushing works in a seal cavity.

Handling SpiralTrac™ BGE Material

Split SpiralTrac™ devices made of bearing grade MGE and BGE materials have great shaft support capabilities and are usually utilized in pumps where shaft movement or deflection can occur. These materials are however very brittle by nature, so installing and handling them requires care and caution. This quick video demonstrates the steps required to handle these Spiraltrac devices.