Dredgers, to be in compliance with Reclamation Safety & Health Standards, will at times require a bulkhead shaft seal.
Midé Marine’s Omni Seals have proven to be a viable shaft sealing solution, as they will not make contact with the pump shaft unless there is a flooding event. This is due to Midé Marine’s seals’ innovative HydroActive™ (water activated) design – which uses flood water to activate and engage the seals.
The normal operational condition for Midé Marine’s seals provides a 3mm running gap between the shaft and lip seal, and a 10mm gap before the shaft will come in contact with any hard component.
Performance is never compromised, as this design feature can eliminate wear on both shaft and seal – dramatically reducing wear and maintenance, and increasing long term safety and savings.
Dan Collins, Mide Marine’s Director of Sales , stated, “ We are confident the Dredging community can benefit from our non-contacting shaft seals, as their innovative design is ideal for sealing around pump shafts. ”
Mide Marine’s bulkhead shaft seals are ABS, DNV, BV and Lloyds certified.
[mappress] Press Release, February 3, 2014