Mechanical Cartridge Seal

Air Pressure Test

Procedures

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Step # 1
Mechanical
Seal

Test Rig

Test Bung Test

Sleeve/
Housing

Gather all necessary equipment for Testing

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Step # 2

Process End

Atmospheric
End

Put the completed cartridge seal

onto the test rig as shown
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Step # 2 Cont

Nuts

1/16” Gap

Adjust the heights of the nuts, so that the seal is

about 1/16” above the bottom test plate.

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Step # 4

Test
Bung

Sleeve
O’Ring

Put the test bung into the end of the sleeve. Ensure
that there is an o’ring in the sleeve.

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Step # 4 Cont

Test Bung installed into the cartridge sleeve.

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Step # 5

Test
Sleeve/Housing

Install Test Sleeve/Housing

over the end of the seal as shown.

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 Step # 5 Cont

Test Sleeve/Housing installed .

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Step # 6

Assemble the top half of the air test rig.

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Step # 6 Cont

Install the nuts to the test rig and tighten.

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Step # 6 Cont

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 Step # 7

Attach the compressed air line and proceed with the

air test.

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 Air Test Procedure

• Test Pressure: 25 psi of air

•Test Duration of 5 Minutes

•Acceptable Air Loss of 2 psi Maximum
•When the seal is first pressurised allow the test pressure to
settle and stabilise (this may take a few seconds).

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