Case Study

Resolving Thermic Fluid Pump Leaks with MACSTAR Solutions

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Introduction

A textile company was facing ongoing leakage issues with its thermic fluid pumps, including both circulation pumps and secondary pumps. Despite changing the shafts, sleeves, and checking the bearings, the leaks persisted. Frustrated by the ongoing problem, the company reached out to Eximious – Dr. Thermic Fluid for a reliable solution.

Challenges

  • Persistent Leakage: Despite changing critical components like shafts and sleeves, leaks continued to affect the pumps.
  • Incorrect Gland Installation: cutting the glands correctly in proper angle, and calculating the length as per shaft diameter was challenge. This resulted in inadequate sealing and leakage.
  • Failed Maintenance Attempts: Previous maintenance efforts did not fully address the gland-related issues, leading to continued operational disruptions.

Solution

Eximious – Dr. Thermic Fluid provided a detailed, step-by-step solution to resolve the issue:

  • Root Cause Analysis: Upon inspection, it was found that the glands were not cut at the correct angle and were not of the proper length. This misalignment was the primary cause of the leakage.
  • MACSTAR Gland Cutter Set: To ensure the glands were cut to the correct size and angle, Eximious recommended the MACSTAR Gland Cutter Set, which provides a precise angular cut, ensuring proper gland sealing.
  • MACSTAR GETS (Gland Extractor Tool Set): Many a times the bottom most rin becomes hard and difficult to remove. The old, worn-out glands were removed completely using the MACSTAR GETS tool set. This versatile set of extractors enabled efficient gland removal without damaging other components.
  • MACSTAR Glands: New glands of the correct size and design were installed, following the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) created by Eximious – Dr. Thermic Fluid to ensure proper sealing and prevent further leakage.

Conclusion

The solution provided by Eximious – Dr. Thermic Fluid—which included the MACSTAR Gland Cutter Set, MACSTAR GETS (Gland Extractor Tool Set), and MACSTAR Glands—effectively addressed the textile company’s persistent pump leakage issues. By ensuring that the glands were cut correctly and installed as per SOP, the company was able to reduce leak rates significantly, resulting in more reliable thermic fluid pumps and smoother operations.

For perfect angular cuts on gland packing, use the MACSTAR Gland Cutter.