ABC SEAL

AIR BLOW CUT SEAL ＣＫ-1033-E

Major devices fitted with ABC (Air Blow Cut) seals /

The ABC seal is a dry seal configured

of split rings. It is used in many
devices_such as air blowers, centri-
fuges, mixers and instruments han-
dling powders - as a shaft seal unit.

ABC rings

Rotary valve Blower

Mixer Diagonal-flow pump

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Configuration and seal principle /
The ABC seal is a floating type seal
configured of split rings, fitted to the
shaft using garter springs. The ABC
seal follows the runout of the shaft.
The typical configuration of an ABC
seal is one that combines two sets of
ABC rings to make a double seal. The
barrier box between the ABC rings is
pressurized to a pressure approxi-
mately 0.02MpaG higher than the
purge gas induced pressure inside
the device.
This pressure difference prevents
flow material (fluid) leaking out of the
vessel into the atmosphere.

Configuration Seal principle

Purge Gas Pressure
Vessel Pressure 0.02 0.03MPa Purge Gas
Garter Spring Side Spring

Vessel side

Atmospheric side

Pin Split pieces(ABC ring) ---- Seal Position

Features /
1. Accommodates axial runout
The ABC seal accommodates vessels
with rough accuracy in areas such as
axial runout and locomotion.
2. Maintenance free
The ABC seal is maintenance free be-
cause it has an automatic follow con-
figuration that works even if it becomes
worn.
3. Long lifespan
The ABC seal has an average lifespan
of approximately five years, which
means that it is effective in keeping run-
ning costs low.
4. Replacement possible without
dismantling device
The ABC seal is a split-ring type that
can be replaced without dismantling the
vessel.

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ABC ring materials /

Material / Application /
Glass Filled PTFE Standard /
Carbon For high-speed applications /
Others (graphite filled PTFE, etc.) Select according to specifications /

ABC ring types and combinations /

The following are the three types of
ABC rings.

C ring R ring W ring

This ring has a small gap
between the bore surface
of the ring and the shaft.
This ring's bore surface is
in contact with the shaft,
but has gaps of approxi-
mately 1mm at the split
points.
This ring has an additional
outer ring on the outside
of the R-ring to enhance
seal performance.

【Combination of ABC rings / 】

C ring ＋ R ring C ring ＋ C ring W ring ＋ R ring

Standard specification For high-speed application For reducing purge gas

The red line in the diagram above de-

notes the gap between the ring and
shaft. The smaller the gap is the
smaller the amount of purge gas
needed.

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Cartridge type ABC seal unit /

Note that in specifications where the

ABC ring inner circumference is in
contact with the shaft or sleeve, a
hard coating is required, in order to
reduce the wear of that surface.

Example of how a vessel

can be modified from gland packing to ABC seal. /

〈Before〉 〈After〉

Gland packing ABC seal

The above device is a screw extruder.

The photo of the vessel using gland
packing reveals white powder scat-
tered about the exterior of the
device. However, the photo after the
conversion to ABC seal shows no
white powder, which is an improve-
ment to the work environment.
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Purge gas control /
Purge gas pressure must be con -
trolled properly to ensure correct op-
eration of the ABC seal. The purge
gas must be maintained at a pressure
of 0.02MpaG greater than the pres-
sure inside the vessel. If purge gas
pressure drops below that of the pres-
sure inside the vessel, the powder and
gas in the vessel will leak out.

-Purge gas flow sheet- Press. gauge

Valve Flow meter V

ABC
F
Seal
Purge gas
Air filter & Regulator

【Option】Blow system for molten fluid /

When the vessel in question is han-
dling a molten fluid, there are times
when blowing off is not possible with
the ABC ring's purge gas. In such
cases, install divided bushing, as
shown below, to close off the contents
inside the device, and increase purge
gas flow speed, to enable a forceful
blow.

Blow gas Purge gas

ABC Seal Box

Divided Bushing ABC Seal

The size of the arrow shows flowing quantity.

Pressure relation
Vessel pressure ＜ Blow gas pressure ＜ Purge gas pressure

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【Track record by device】
Representative
Vessel types Applicable device names
diagram numbers
Centrifuge (case seal) T2-07349
Centrifuge
Centrifuge (pipe seal) T3-30971
Extruder T2-05503
Extruder
Twin screw extruder T2-08323
Glass lined vessel mixer T3-31007
Nauta mixer (bottom seal) T3-26304
Mixer Nauta mixer (side chopper) T3-26305
Side-type mixer T2-06525
Upright-type mixer T2-07202
Drier T2-07368
Drier
Upright-type drier (shaft movement possible) T2-04312
Kneader Kneader T2-07367
Screw conveyor (horizontal type) T3-28250
Conveyor
Screw conveyor (inclined) T3-16926
Blower Blower T3-31001
Compressor Screw compressor T3-28816
Expander Expander T3-25427
Grinder mill Grinder mill T3-30371
Rotary valve Rotary valve T3-36649
Fermenter Fermenter T2-07403
Horizontal shaft type mixed flow pump (negative pressure seal section) T3-21558
Pump
Cooling water pump T3-27636

【Track record by fluid】

Handled fluid Applicable device Diagram number
ABS resin powder Paddle conveyor T3-21734
CDQ circulation gas Blower T3-25986
PC powder Drier T2-07368
PE powder Twin screw extruder T2-05750
PMA powder Twin screw inclined conveyor T3-17354
PPS resin powder Ribbon type mixer T2-04233
Ink raw material powder Granulator T3-16232
Activated white earth Inclined screw conveyor T3-16926
Liquid brown sugar Drier T4-05107
N2 gas containing silica dust Mixer T3-17828
Lime powder Rotary valve T3-16226
Cement powder Rosh mill T3-21322
Dye intermediate powder Mixer T3-08831
Starch powder (containing 12% water) Rotary valve T3-23733
Toner Screw conveyor T3-28250
Toner (containing 50 to 60% water) Screw feeder T3-25858
Powdered coal Inclined screw conveyor T3-23100
Flux containing medication powder Centrifuge T3-25189
Cosmetic Nauto mixer (washing process) T3-26304
Chinese herbal medicine powder Screw conveyor T3-19897
Crystal glucose powder Drier T3-10950
Alcohol mist Fermenter mixer T2-05980
Wheat flour Clumped powder mill T3-28261
Powdered milk Ribbon type mixer T3-23856

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