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ASTM F1511-18

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Standard Specification for Mechanical Seals for Shipboard Pump Applications

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1.1 This specification covers mechanical end-face seals for centrifugal and positive displacement pumps for shipboard use.

1.2 The following types of seals are not included in this specification: lip seals, oil seals, circumferential seals, or labyrinth seals.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. A companion hard metric standard is in the process of preparation.

1.4 Special requirements for U.S. Navy Shipboard Pump Applications are included in Supplement S1.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.


This specification covers mechanical end-face seals for centrifugal and positive displacement pumps for shipboard use. Mechanical seals shall be classified by type, grade, and class. Types: type A - inside single mounted seals, type B - outside single mounted seals, type C - double seals, type D - tandem seals, type E - gas seal, and type F - special arrangement/applications vacuum or gas seal. Grades: grade 1 - basic end face seal, grade 2 - cartridge seal, and grade 3 - split seal. Classes: class 0 - nonsplit seal assembly, class 1 - partial split seal assembly, solid gland, class 2 - partial split seal assembly, split gland, class 3 - fully split seal assembly, solid gland, and class 4 - fully split seal assembly, split gland. Seal life shall be defined in terms of the time period in which the mechanical seal functions properly under its specified service.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number F1511
Publication Date April 1, 2018
Language en - English
Page Count 26
Revision Level 18
Supercedes
Committee F25.11
Publish Date Document Id Type View
April 1, 2018 F1511-18 Revision
Nov. 1, 2016 F1511-16 Revision
Nov. 1, 2014 F1511-14 Revision
Oct. 15, 2013 F1511-13 Revision
April 1, 2011 F1511-11 Revision
May 1, 2009 F1511-09 Revision
May 1, 2007 F1511-07 Revision
May 1, 2006 F1511-06 Revision
May 1, 2005 F1511-05 Revision
May 1, 2004 F1511-04 Revision
May 1, 2004 F1511-03 Revision
July 10, 2002 F1511-02 Revision
Nov. 10, 1998 F1511-98 Revision
May 1, 2023 F1511-18R23 Reaffirmation