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: Mounted outside the equipment housing. The process fluid exerts pressure on the inside diameter (ID) of the faces. These are easier to install and maintain but are limited to low-pressure applications. Balanced vs. Unbalanced Seals

: Seals use a combination of mechanical force (usually from springs or bellows) and hydraulic pressure from the process fluid to keep the faces closed. "Balanced" seals are designed with a specific geometric ratio to reduce the face load, making them suitable for high-pressure applications. Essential Design Components A standard mechanical seal consists of five primary parts: Principles And Design Of Mechanical Face Seals - CLaME

A standard mechanical face seal assembly relies on several components working in unison: