Reliability (Mechanical Seals Failure Modes 2): Wear: Because the thickness of the lubricating film is of the same order of magnitude as the surface roughness, the seal faces will wear to some extent.

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Wear: Because the thickness of the lubricating film is of the same order of magnitude as the surface roughness, the seal faces will wear to some extent.

Martin Mc Neill · Accepted Answer

This normal wear on well-performing seals will be so small that the seal will be able to survive for many years.

Reliability (Mechanical Seals Failure Modes 2)

Wear: Because the thickness of the lubricating film is of the same order of magnitude as the surface roughness, the seal faces will wear to some extent.

This normal wear on well-performing seals will be so small that the seal will be able to survive for many years.

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