COMPRESSION SYSTEMS

MSG Gas Seals (part 1)

Standard Labyrinth and Babbitt
Babbitted Gas Seals

Camerons centrifugal compressors provide 100% guaranteed oil-free

free compressed gas delivery. The
gas and oil seals on MSG units are separate components that prevent the contamination of the gas
stream by lubricating oil. Cameron offers a complete range of seal arrangements that help meet the
specific needs of a given application.
As site processes change, gas seal leakage may become more of a concern; some existing
compressor installations may be candidates for gas seal upgrades. Babbitted seal conversion may
be possible with pinion modification
odification and special seal inserts that will retrofit an existing airend. Seal
upgrades are typically performed during scheduled aireairend
d or rotor servicing or when pursuing
p an
aerodynamic enhancement.

Labyrinth Gas Seals Babbitted Gas Seals

Standard gas seal offering on most
compressor models
Used with atmospheric air and low
pressure gases
Allows for a small amount of gas
leakage from each compression stage
A non-contacting
contacting component and is
not subject to shaft wear
Does not require periodic
maintenance
Does not require inspection for 5+
years under normal use
Typically used with high pressure and
nitrogen applications
Knife edges on pinion cut into the
Babbitt material on the seal for a close
fit with very low gas leakage
Not sensitive to centering of the
pinion shaft
Ports can be machined in the seal to
recover gas or buffer the seal during
machine downtime
Seal maintenance e is not required for
5+ years under normal use

AFG-039 Cameron Corporation, Camerons Compression Systems group - 10/09