37FSB

TYPE 37FSB
Balanced Fully Split Seal

A – Primary Ring
B – Mating Ring E
C – Compression Ring
D – Sealing Ring
E – Gland Plate F
C
F – Clamp Ring
G – Drive Ring B
A
H – Fasteners
D
I – Retaining Ring
J – Cord Segment

H
J

Product Description Design Features

n
The Type 37FSB fully split seals contribute to Maximum Flexibility — compression ring provides
significantly reduced maintenance on larger, difficult- extreme flexibility. Shaft deflections, angular misalign-
to-seal equipment. They are recommended for use on ments, and run outs are “tracked” by the seal without
heavy duty, packed equipment that previously could not diminishing performance.
accommodate mechanical seals because of severe shaft n
No Springs — compression ring acts as the spring
runout and vibration, difficulty to disassemble, worn out eliminating clogging problems seen in fibrous or abra-
equipment, and similar problems. Type 37FSB seals are sive services.
outside mounted and can be used on vertical and
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horizontal applications. Slotted Gland Plates — long slots on gland plates allow
the seals to be fitted to numerous pumps and other
n For use on large, heavy duty rotating shaft equipment rotating equipment without adaptors.
such as mixers, agitators, pumps. n
Any Shaft Size Possible — the rotating assembly can
n For pulp and paper, power generation, food processing, be machined to fit any size shaft whether it is inch,
wastewater treatment, mining, and other demanding metric, or special.
industries. n
No O-rings — wide sealing surface of the sealing ring
prevents leaks even on the most worn, pitted shafts.
Performance Capabilities
n
Self-Aligning — the rotating assembly self-aligns itself
n Temperature: square with the shaft for true running.
82˚C/180˚F max.
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Easy Installation — fewer parts and simple design
n Pressure: allow for easy installation. Seal can be readily mounted
14 barg/200 psig max. on worn shafts and on out-of-square stuffing boxes.
n Speed: No modification of equipment is needed.
1800 rpm max. n
Retaining ring ensures perfect face halves alignment
and trouble-free startup.
For other operating conditions, consult John Crane Engineering.
37FSB
TYPE 37FSB
Balanced Fully Split Seal

Type 37FSB Typical Arrangement/Dimensional Data

L39

D2 (2) BOLTS
180˚CC DBC
D28
BOLT DIA.

D26
GLAND
OD

D74
MIN.
OD
D4
MAX. BORE

D1 ± .005"
SHAFT OR
SLEEVE

Type 37FSB Dimensional Data (inches)

Shaft/
Sleeve Size L39
D1 D2 D4 D26 D28 D74 SIC/SIC* CAR/SIC **
3.437-3.811 8.250-10.750 5.375 11.750 .750 6.182 3.42 3.48
3.812-4.186 8.625-11.125 5.750 12.125 .750 6.557 3.42 3.48
4.187-4.561 9.000-11.500 6.125 12.500 .750 6.932 3.42 3.48
4.562-4.936 9.375-11.875 6.500 12.875 .750 7.307 3.42 3.48
4.937-5.311 9.750-12.250 6.875 13.250 .750 7.682 3.42 3.48
5.312-5.686 10.125-12.625 7.250 13.625 .750 8.057 3.42 3.48
5.687-6.061 10.500-13.000 7.625 14.000 .750 8.432 3.42 3.48
6.062-6.436 10.875-13.375 8.000 14.375 1.000 8.807 3.63 3.69
6.437-6.811 11.250-13.750 8.375 14.750 1.000 9.182 3.63 3.69
6.812-7.186 11.625-14.125 8.750 15.125 1.000 9.557 3.63 3.69
7.187-7.561 12.000-14.500 9.125 15.500 1.000 9.932 3.63 3.69
7.562-7.936 12.375-14.875 9.500 15.875 1.000 10.307 3.63 3.69
7.937-8.311 12.750-15.250 9.875 16.250 1.000 10.682 3.63 3.69
8.312-8.686 13.125-15.625 10.250 16.625 1.000 11.057 3.63 3.69
8.687-9.061 13.500-16.000 10.625 17.000 1.000 11.432 3.63 3.69
9.062-9.436 13.875-16.375 11.000 17.375 1.000 11.807 3.63 3.69
9.437-9.811 14.250-16.750 11.375 17.750 1.000 12.182 3.63 3.69
9.812-10.187 14.625-17.125 11.750 18.125 1.000 12.557 3.63 3.69

* SIC/SIC = Silicon Carbide vs. Silicon Carbide

** CAR/SIC = Carbon vs. Silicon Carbide
 TYPE 37FSB
Balanced Fully Split Seal

Basic Pressure Rating

Pressure (psig) Pressure (bar g)

200 15 A. Silicon Carbide vs. Silicon Carbide
(Similar) 1800 rpm
DE FG B. Silicon Carbide vs. Silicon Carbide
150
C (Similar) 1200 rpm
10
C. Silicon Carbide vs. Silicon Carbide
100 (Similar) 800 rpm
D. Silicon Carbide vs. Silicon Carbide
B (Dissimilar) 1800 rpm
5
50 E. Carbon vs. Silicon Carbide 1800 rpm
A F. Silicon Carbide vs. Silicon Carbide
(Dissimilar) 1200 rpm
0 0 G. Carbon vs. Silicon Carbide 1200 rpm
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (inches)

75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 (mm)

Shaft Size

The Basic Pressure Rating is for a standard Type 37FSB seal, as shown in the typical arrangement, when installed according to the
criteria given in this data sheet and generally accepted industrial practices.

The Basic Pressure Rating assumes stable operation in a clean, cool, lubricating, nonvolatile liquid, with an adequate flush rate. For process
services outside this range or a more precise assessment of the dynamic pressure rating, contact John Crane for more information.

Materials of Construction

SEAL COMPONENTS MATERIALS

Description Standard Options

Primary Ring Carbon —
Silicon Carbide

Mating Ring Silicon Carbide —

Secondary Sealing Buna-N Fluoroelastomer

Element Ethylene Propylene TFE Propylene

Cord Segment TFE Propylene —

Retaining Ring Inconel® —

Clamp Ring 316 Stainless Steel —

Drive Ring Monel® (bolts only)
Gland Plate
Fasteners

Inconel and Monel are registered trademarks of the Special Metals Corporation Group of Companies.
 TYPE 37FSB
Balanced Fully Split Seal

Criteria for Installation

Shaft/Sleeve Limits

Shaft Surface Finish 125-500 Ra

Ovality/Out of Roundness (Shaft) 0.13mm/0.005"

End Play/Axial Float Allowance +-- 0.76mm/0.030"

Axial Runout/Out of Squareness 2.54mm/0.100" TIR (Silicon Carbide vs. Silicon Carbide)
1.27mm/0.050" TIR (Carbon vs. Silicon Carbide)

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 TYPE 37FSB
Balanced Fully Split Seal

Flexibility Specifications
1. Seal chamber dimensions and finishes: 2. Axial end play
Seal sizes 3.625" to 10.000" - 0.060" TIR max.

32-500

MOUNT
DIAL INDICATOR
ON SHAFT

125-500
BORE

MOVE SHAFT IN AXIAL DIRECTION BY HAND

SHAFT OR
NOTE MEASUREMENT ON DIAL INDICATOR OR
SLEEVE OD
CONSULT EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM
±.005"
AXIAL MOVEMENT.

3. Squareness of seal chamber face to shaft 4. Shaft runout (0.020" TIR max.)
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Carbon vs. Silicon = 0.050" TIR max.

Silicon vs. Silicon = 0.100" TIR max.

MOUNT
MOUNT
DIAL INDICATOR
DIAL INDICATOR
ON SEAL CHAMBER
ON SHAFT

TURN SHAFT BY HAND AND NOTE TURN SHAFT BY HAND AND NOTE
MEASUREMENT ON DIAL INDICATOR. MEASUREMENT ON DIAL INDICATOR.

5. Stuffing box face waviness 6. Radial shaft movement

(0.030" TIR max.) (0.125" TIR max.)

PART #11 GLAND

PLATE ASSEMBLY MOUNT
DIAL INDICATOR
ON SEAL CHAMBER

.030" MAX.

MOVE SHAFT IN RADIAL DIRECTION BY HAND.

NOTE MEASUREMENT ON DIAL INDICATOR OR
CONSULT EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM
RADIAL MOVEMENT.
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Balanced Fully Split Seal

Application Information
The Type 37FSB Seal is custom-tailored to the application required. Applications must be reviewed by John Crane Engineering.
The following data is necessary to evaluate the proposed application.
Customer’s Name: ______________________________________ Location: _____________________________________
John Crane Salesman: __________________________________ Phone # ______________________________________

1. Equipment:
Type: _________________________________________________ Manufacturer__________________________________
Model: ________________________________________________ Installation: Horizontal ________ Vertical: ________
__________________________________________ If Vertical: o Top Entering or o Bottom Entering
2. Application:
Process Fluid: __________________________________________ Specific Gravity: _______________________________
Viscosity: __________________________________________ Vapor Pressure: _______________________________
Injection Fluid:__________________________________________ Available Pressure: ____________________________
Max. Allowable Pressure: ______________________________ Max. Allowable Flow Rate: ______________________
3. Operation:
Speed: __________________ Temperature:_________________ Stuffing Box Pressure:__________________________
Suction Pressure: _______________________________________ Discharge Pressure:____________________________

4. Dimensions:
Sleeve OD (A) (if applicable): _____________________________
Sleeve Extension (B) (if applicable): _______________________ J
Shaft/Sleeve Surface Finish: _____________________________ G and H
Shaft OD (C): __________________________________________
Stuffing Box Bore (D): ___________________________________
I
Stuffing Box OD (E):_____________ F

Bolt Circle Diameter (F): _________________________________

E
Number & Size of Bolts (G, H): ___________________________
D
Type of Bolts: (Circle Appropriate):
Swing Bolts: o
o Removable? Yes o No o
B
Studs: A C
Tapped Holes: o
Bolt Extension (I): ______________________________________
Nearest Obstruction (J): _________________________________

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