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Metal Spring Energized (MSE®) Seals

Metal Spring Energized (MSE®) Seals

Product catalog summary
Overview
Greene, Tweed's MSE® seal is a sealing device made from PTFE or other polymeric materials, energized by a corrosion-resistant metal spring or an elastomeric O-ring. The seal creates a tight barrier to prevent gas or fluid leakage, with the spring providing resiliency to compensate for wear and misalignment. At high pressures, system pressure enhances the spring force for a tighter seal.
Specifications
MSE seals are precision machined from PTFE, filled PTFE, and other high-performance polymers. Greene, Tweed offers over 100 seal materials, various spring materials, and three standard spring designs to meet specific application requirements.
Features & Benefits
  • Chemically inert with virtually unlimited chemical compatibility.
  • Low friction with smooth breakout and running friction, low power absorption, and the ability to run dry or lubricated.
  • Wide temperature range from -422°F to 600°F (-252°C to 315°C) and pressure range from vacuum to 60,000 psi (414 MPa).
Applications
  • Valves
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Cryogenic systems
  • Fluid dispensing systems
  • Chemical mixers
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Mechanical seals
  • Fluid loading arms
Contact Information
Greene, Tweed PetroChem & Power, Houston, TX, USA. Tel: +1.281.821.2094, +1.800.820.9005. Fax: +1.281.821.2696. Website: www.gtw.com
Disclaimer
Statements and recommendations are based on typical applications and do not guarantee performance or alter the standard warranty.
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Catalog excerpts

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MSE® SEALS SEALING SOLUTIONS Greene, Tweed's MSE® seal consists of a sealing device made from a PTFE or other polymeric component, energized by a corrosion- resistant metal spring or an elastomeric O-ring. When the seal is seated in the gland, the spring is under compression, applying force on the gland sealing surfaces and, thereby, creating a tight barrier to prevent gas or fluid from leaking. The spring also offers resiliency to compensate for seal wear, gland misalignment or eccentricity. While spring force provides adequate force for sealing at low pressure, at high pressure the system pressure augments the spring force to provide an even tighter seal. MSE seals are precision machined from PTFE, filled PTFE and other high-performance polymers. Greene, Tweed's design experts partner with customers when choosing from over 100 seal materials, a variety of spring materials and three standard spring designs. Their expertise ensures that our customers select the best combination of materials and design to meet and exceed their application requirements. FEATURES & BENEFITS Chemically inert - Virtually unlimited chemical compatibility - Smooth and consistent breakout and running friction - Low power absorption and torque requirements Wide temperature and pressure range - -422°F to 600°F (-252°C to 315°C), from cryogenic service to - Vacuum to 60,000 psi (414 M Pa), vacuum chambers to high- pressure water jet cutters Greene, Tweed PetroChem & Power Cryogenic systems Fluid dispensing systems Chemical mixers Refrigeration systems Mechanical seals Fluid loading arms Statements and recommendations in this publication are based on our experience and knowledge of typical applications of this product and shall not constitute a guarantee of performance nor modify or alter our standard warranty that shall be applicable to such products.

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