Background:The Enbridge pipeline across North America saw issues with bearing contamination in Sulzer pumps being sealed with industry Standard labyrinths. After Isomags were spec’d in 2008 the contamination was eliminated and since then 366 units have been installed on Sulzer HSB pumps. These units are still running smoothly today.
Application summary:
Pump: Sulzer
Model: 20x20x34 HSB
Power: 5,000 HP
Shaft Diameter 1: 2.000 inch
Shaft Diameter 2: 5.500 inch
Speed: 1800 RPM
Lubrication: Oil ring splash
Problem solved: contamination
Year installed: 2008
Units sold: 366