SELF ALIGNING SPLIT MECHANICAL SEAL EMPLOYING A SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE AXIAL BIASING ASSEMBLY

摘要

A split mechanical seal for mounting to a housing containing a rotating shaft comprising a gland assembly configured for mounting to the housing and forming a chamber, where the gland assembly includes a top surface having a gland groove formed thereon. The gland groove is formed at least in part by at least one raised wall portion that extends axially outwardly from the top surface. The seal also includes a stationary seal ring having a groove or recess formed in an inner surface.