TYPE 7828G/7828GD

7800 SERIES UNIVERSAL VESSEL SEAL

Technical Specification

A – Face/Primary Ring
B – Seat/Mating Ring
C – O-Ring
D – Disc G
E – Sleeve D
F – Retaining Sleeve
G – Retaining Clip
C
E

C
A

Patent numbers: 5,938,206 and 6,142,478

Product Description Performance Capabilities

The universal vessel seal (7800 Series) is a modular • Temperature: -40˚F to 400˚F/-40˚C to 205˚C
cartridge seal for use in a wide variety of mixing and • Pressure: vacuum to 210 psig /14.5 bar g barrier pressure
agitating equipment and covering a broad application range.
The 7828G and 7828GD are heavy duty, gas-lubricated • Speed: 0 to 400 fpm/2 m/s
double seals designed for top entry mixers. The universal • Axial movement: 0.093"/2.36mm max.
vessel seal uses modular hardware that provides maximum • Runout: 0.125"/3.18mm TIR
interchangeability. Four combinations of seal face technology
provide the user with unmatched flexibility and value.
• Type 7828G - Non-contacting, gas lubricated double seal Design Features
uses dry nitrogen as a barrier gas and patented spiral
groove technology to separate the primary seal faces • Patented grooved rotor allows equal lift in the presence of
eliminating contact and creating a wear free environment, up to 0.125" radial runout.
which insures 100% product purity and no batch • Patented primary ring shape responds under pressure,
contamination. Patented features enable the seal to maintain further enhancing very low speed face separation and lift-
lift-off in the presence of extreme radial runout and even off.
angular misalignment of the seal faces. The cartridge is
• Double cartridge uses common springs, allowing for self-
reverse pressure balanced and will remain closed in the
adjustment to axial motion.
event that barrier gas pressure is lost. Materials of
construction are FDA approved. • Optimized drive minimizes seal face to seal cartridge
hardware interaction eliminating low speed hang-up.
• Type 7828GD - Where reduced barrier gas consumption is
desirable, the 7828GD is a unique hybrid that offers a • Completely modular design, the universal vessel seal offers
combination of non-contacting seal faces inboard and dry maximum application flexibility.
contacting faces outboard. Type 7828GD uses adaptive
hardware that is identical to the 7828G.
Note: Modular bearing housing and debris well are optional on both seals.
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7800 SERIES UNIVERSAL VESSEL SEAL
Technical Specification

Type 7828G Typical Arrangement

H MIN. TO NEAREST OBSTRUCTION

G
F J
63

E (Ref.)
1.281 (Ref.)
0.187 1/4 NPT 1x 1/4 NPT 1x

B BOLT D
4x90° CC GLAND
C - DBC

Atmosphere Side
Vessel Side

± 0.002
BORE

63

A
± 0.002
SHAFT

Type 7828G Dimensional Data (inches)

Shaft Size Range A B C D E F G H J
Up to 1.500 1.500 0.375 4.625 5.343 3.375 3.968 4.656 4.781 0.094
1.625 – 2.000 2.000 0.500 5.500 6.500 4.125 4.718 5.437 5.562 0.125
2.125 – 2.500 2.500 0.500 6.000 7.000 4.125 4.718 5.437 5.562 0.125
2.625 – 3.000 3.000 0.500 6.500 7.500 4.125 4.718 5.437 5.562 0.125
3.125 – 3.500 3.500 0.500 7.000 8.000 4.125 4.718 5.437 5.562 0.125
3.625 – 4.000 4.000 0.500 7.500 8.500 4.125 4.718 5.437 5.562 0.125
4.125 – 4.500 4.500 0.500 8.000 9.000 4.125 4.718 5.437 5.562 0.125
4.625 – 5.000 5.000 0.500 9.000 9.875 4.125 4.718 5.437 5.562 0.125

Non-Contacting Operation
The Type 7828G universal vessel seal uses John Crane’s
patented spiral groove technology in a new and exciting
way. The groove pattern is micro-machined into the carbon
primary rings. The primary rings rotate with the shaft and
generate consistent lift regardless of eccentric seal face
tracking. Dry gas lubricated, non-contacting operation
eliminates friction and wear insuring an ultra pure, ultra
clean seal and process.
Applications requiring non-contacting technology, as well
as extremely low barrier gas consumption, will benefit
from the 7828GD. The 7828GD is a hybrid seal providing
the process purity benefits of a spiral grooved inboard seal
and a dry-running contacting seal on the atmospheric side.
 TYPE 7828G/7828GD
7800 SERIES UNIVERSAL VESSEL SEAL
Technical Specification

Type 7828GD Typical Arrangement

Atmosphere Side
Vessel Side

Materials of Construction

SEAL COMPONENTS MATERIALS

Description Standard Options

1 Face/Primary Ring Carbon —

2 Seat/Mating Ring Silicon Carbide Tungsten Carbide

3 Sleeve 316 Stainless Steel Alloy C-276

4 Gland Plate 316 Stainless Steel Alloy C-276

5 Collar 316 Stainless Steel Alloy C-276

6 Inner Gland 316 Stainless Steel Alloy C-276

O-ring Fluoroelastomer Perfluoroelastomer, EPDM

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7800 SERIES UNIVERSAL VESSEL SEAL
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Type 7828G With Debris Well Typical Arrangement

Atmosphere Side
Vessel Side

The debris well 1 option is fully modular and available where applications demand periodic cleaning
and product purity assurances.

Type 7828G With Bearing Housing Typical Arrangement

Atmosphere Side
Vessel Side

The bearing housing 2 is a modular option available where additional shaft stability is desired.
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Estimated Total Leakage

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Type 7828G/7828GD Seal Support Gas Panel

The diagram below shows a typical Type 7828G/7828GD as well as real time adjustment of barrier gas pressure on the
support panel. The instrumentation pictured is intended to seal cartridge, work to prevent upsets.
provide maximum insight regarding vessel pressure and seal
cartridge control. Instrumentation and control preferences Contact John Crane with specific requirements.
vary among end users. Vessel pressure sensing and tracking,
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