Metastream® H-CE Couplings
Metastream® H-CE Couplings offer the lowest possible overhung moments, and additional shrouding of the flexible elements and bolts. This arrangement produces a high integrity coupling suited for most...
View ArticleCollaborative Gas Panel and Sealing Approach Key to Total Seal Reliability
As today's oil and gas industry continues to respond to the changing dynamics of a world economy, there is little argument that turbo machinery reliability is paramount to maximized plant operation....
View ArticleBigger is Becoming the Norm with Yet Another 13-Inch Diameter John Crane...
John Crane has announced an order for a Type 28 non-contacting, dry-running gas 13.5-inch shaft diameter seal for the compressor market. The seal, which will measure 15.75 inches at its balance...
View ArticleJohn Crane Adds Another State-of-the-Art CNC Machine to Meet Growing Type 28...
For the second time in the last 24 months, John Crane has expanded its already state-of-the-art Morton Grove, Ill. facility by purchasing another identical Mazak Integrex e-410H machining platform for...
View ArticleThe Pressure is Rising! High Pressure Testing Raises the Bar for the Sealing...
The pressure is rising at John Crane. As part of a long-term commitment to offering the most comprehensive testing capabilities, John Crane has upgraded their already innovative Morton Grove, Ill....
View ArticleJohn Crane Celebrates 10 Years of Improved Reliability with Valero's...
John Crane has announced a major milestone with Valero Energy Corporation's Paulsboro, N.J. refinery - a 10-year partnership providing service and support on more than 1,000 pumps and increased...
View ArticleThe Organic Growth of Six Sigma at John Crane Inc.
It has been said that deployment is one of the most critical elements of a successful Six Sigma* program. From top-down support and Champion Training to awareness efforts targeting all employees, the...
View ArticleMeet Today's Split Seals: Advances in Technology Further Reduce Maintenance...
The number of old pumps in operation today is staggering. Although the technology may be from yesteryear, these pumps found in the deep recesses of our factories to the far-reaching corners of our...
View ArticleJohn Crane Seal Provides New Solution for High-Temperature and Corrosive...
Since the introduction of the new generation of dependable high-temperature Corrosive (HTC) resistant mechanical seals, approximately 1,000 HTC seal heads have been supplied for single and dual...
View ArticleTips for Successful Retrofit of Wet Compressor Seals to Dry Gas Seals
Recognized as a useful substance for hundreds of years, natural gas is one of the main sources of energy for today's day-to-day needs and activities. And, with the increased focus on the environment,...
View ArticleJohn Crane Academy Seminars Now Available Online
The popular John Crane Academy seminars are now available online. A unique industry resource responsible for the training of thousands of professionals, the Academy was founded to expand the knowledge...
View ArticleJohn Crane Develops Live-Loaded Mechanical Packing Cartridge Seal
John Crane has developed a live-loaded mechanical packing cartridge seal — the Type LMPC seal — for static or dynamic sealing applications. The one-piece seal is mechanically loaded in the axial...
View ArticleItalians Recognize Benefits of John Crane's Valve Live Load Packing
Since the first half of 2005, John Crane Italy, with collaboration from the John Crane Morton Grove Packing Division, took on the challenge of promoting Valve Live Loading in the Italian petrochemical,...
View ArticleJohn Crane Receives Supplier Award from Goulds Pumps
John Crane has received a Top Supplier Performer Award for 2005 from Goulds Pumps Inc., a subsidiary of ITT Corporation.
View ArticleFive Ways Non-Contacting Dry Gas Seals Have Changed the Face of the Industry
Over the years, sealing technology has produced a host of different sealing concepts, each of which has met with varying degrees of success. Designs such as labyrinth seals, carbon ring seals, bushing...
View ArticleHeat Exchangers Serve a Vital Role in Reducing Maintenance
Heat exchangers serve a vital role in mechanical seal applications because they cool the product flush, which extends the life of the mechanical seal and the Mean Time Between Repair (MTBR).
View ArticleInternational Projects Group
In today's global marketplace, it is crucial to have a partner that is where you are, wherever and whenever that may be. That is why John Crane launched the International Projects Group - a team of...
View ArticleJohn Crane Seal for High Temperature and Corrosive Environments Selected for...
John Crane's new generation of dependable High Temperature Corrosive (HTC) resistant mechanical seals that utilize an innovative design technology to reliably seal high-temperature process fluids on...
View ArticleISOMAG Magnetic Bearing Seals Product Launch
John Crane has signed an exclusive distribution and licensing agreement with ISOMAG™ Corp. that provides them with the right to market and manufacture ISOMAG magnetic bearing seals globally. The ISOMAG...
View ArticleNew High Pressure Seals Launched
During the last two years, John Crane has invested approximately $10 million (£5 million) and built a dedicated team of experts to deliver the next generation of sealing products for the Turbomachinery...
View ArticleHow Condensate Kills a Seal
As today’s oil and gas industry continues to respond to the changing dynamics of a world economy, there is little argument that compressor reliability and uninterrupted operation are paramount and...
View ArticleGas Seals Designed for World's Largest Liquefied Natural Gas Compressor
John Crane recently designed and developed gas seals for the world’s largest liquefied natural gas compressor. The project for a large LNG producer in the Middle East demanded high levels of expertise...
View ArticleInvesting in Innovation
John Crane’s Turbomachinery Group has invested $4.8 million (£2.4 million) in state-of-the-art seal testing facilities. The investment includes the company’s global test bay facilities in Slough (UK),...
View ArticleReliability Comes Standard
John Crane’s $4.8 million (£2.4 million) Turbomachinery Group investment program is already bringing direct benefits to customers with the formation of a new Gas Seals Reliability Group, tasked with...
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Free Guide to Increasing Pump Life
A major cause of pump failure is mechanical seal leakage. John Crane offers a comprehensive poster and guide for diagnosing the 12 most common causes of seal failure. The 23 X 26 inch poster contains...
View ArticleJohn Crane Reaches 200,000 Unit Milestone on Popular INTERFACE TM Reliability...
There is validity in numbers. Such is the case for John Crane's proprietary INTERFACE Reliability Management Software. Introduced in 1999 and currently being used around the world in 31 countries, the...
View ArticleIntelli-face TM Technology Provides Quiet Operation, Ideal for Pharmaceutical...
A common operating problem encountered with many single, dry running contacting face mechanical seals on mixers is audible running noise or face squeal. However, with the introduction of John Crane's...
View ArticleHeavy-duty Slurry Seals offer critical performance with low operating costs
By working cooperatively with global slurry pump and rotating equipment manufacturers, John Crane has optimized the Type 5860 heavy-duty slurry seal for slurry pumps, mixers and other pieces of...
View ArticleSealing A Centrifugal Pump With Packing
In some cases, compression packing is used to seal light to medium duty pumps on applications that prove to be difficult for mechanical seals. The pump seal is formed by the packing being squeezed...
View ArticleJohn Crane Type 28 Dry Gas Seal Reliable Favorite for Ethylene Plant
Never before has there has been so much interest among ethylene producing plants to achieve maximum compressor reliability and product quality to comply with today's strict local and global emission...
View ArticleJohn Crane Helps Major Mining Company Reduce Pump Operational Costs by 70%
It goes without saying that maintaining equipment uptime in a mining operation is essential. But, for one of South America's largest mining organizations that processes sulfurated copper, reliability...
View ArticleJohn Crane Bearings Technology Created to Provide Greater Solutions
Last fall, John Cane strengthened its product portfolio with the acquisition of Sartorius Bearing Technology (SBT), a leading manufacturer of high performance bearings for rotating equipment. The...
View ArticleThe Industry's Most Complete Line Of Seals And Support Systems For...
See a complete compressor configuration and how John Crane seals and support systems are present every step of the way.
View ArticleJohn Crane Seal Support Systems Create Ideal Seal Environment, Minimizing...
Having the right dry gas seal control panel is arguably the most important factor in determining your plant's success. It's true; you can have great equipment, well-trained personnel, and a terrific...
View ArticleIn Business, Expect the Unexpected
You never know when you may need immediate, expert service. John Crane Service Centers, available 24 hours a day, can provide that crucial safety net. It's the power to furnish you with reliable,...
View ArticleNew H-Series High Performance Couplings For All Turbo Machinery Applications
John Crane has launched a new range of advanced, high performance couplings for the turbo machinery market. The new H-Series range has been developed as part of John Crane's continuous improvement...
View ArticleNew Separation Seals Expand The Options Available From John Crane
John Crane has launched two new separation seals that offer a proven solution to the problems of oil penetrating from a compressor bearing into an outboard gas seal, and the ingress of process gas from...
View ArticleJohn Crane's Type 28 Dry Gas Seals: Revolutionizing Turbomachinery Sealing...
A Legacy Of Excellence For nearly four decades, John Crane has been the leading designer and manufacturer of dry gas seals for turbomachinery applications, with more than 15,000 Type 28 seals installed...
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John Crane Introduces Next Generation Gas Lubricated Seal for High...
The Type 2874NE is a new standard for reliability and gas sealing performance. This non-elastomer, high-temperature seal features unique outward pumping spiral groove technology and eliminates...
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A Guide to Balancing Couplings
Balancing couplings is not something that John Crane recommends for the majority of applications. This is down to the fact that John Crane’s Metastream couplings are more than capable of meeting...
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John Crane Top Pick for Chemical Processing Readers
Once again, John Crane topped Chemical Processing Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards in the “Seals” category. John Crane has led the category since the awards were established, in 2004.Chemical...
View ArticleSealing Multiphase Pumping Applications
Multiphase – or “tri-phase”– pumping applications have been growing in recent years, due in part to the increase in oil extraction activity. But the flexibility and economic feasibility of multiphase...
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John Crane Announces Addition of Production Solutions Division
John Crane is known worldwide for delivering advanced technologies and products in mechanical seals and associated products for oil & gas refiners. As a recognized leader in the refining process,...
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John Crane Awarded R&D 100 for Ultrananocrystalline Diamond Technology
In collaboration with its partners, John Crane has researched and developed Ultrananocrystalline Diamond Mechanical Seal faces. Better known as JCDiamond, these diamond film seals feature a mirror...
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Forged Design Ensures Compliance Around the Globe
Meeting specifications is always a challenge, but for companies working on a global scale, it can be extremely complex. In the case of filtration systems used with rotating equipment for fluid and gas...
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John Crane’s Global Service Repairs Ailing Dry Gas Seal Despite...
Although many companies claim to have a global presence, not many are capable of supplying emergency compressor dry gas seal repair service over a weekend during an international disease crisis. Yet,...
View ArticleJohn Crane Secures Major New Contract from Talisman
John Crane has been awarded a new condition based maintenance (CBM) contract from Talisman Energy. The contract will initially run for a period of 3 years.
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Driver to the Driven: John Crane Offers End-to-End Solutions for Turbomachinery
Increasingly, turbomachinery original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are electing to outsource critical components for their products to perform at optimum levels. For example, they may specialize in...
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John Crane Engineered Bearings Business Secures Its Market Leading Position
John Crane has strengthened its position as a global hydrodynamic bearings supplier with the acquisition of Orion Corporation. The newly formed Engineered Bearing division complements the existing...
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14 Years of Operation – Is It a Record?
Recently, a pair of John Crane seals were removed from a MAN Turbo compressor after more than 13 years of successful operation. This is some 9 years more than the generally accepted industry standard...
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