摘要 |
A mechanical seal 15 for sealing between a rotary shaft 16 and a housing 14, the seal comprising: at least one self-aligning member 7; and means for modifying fluid flow 134, 40 radially inwardly of the self-aligning member 7. The fluid flow modifying means 134, 40 may consist of one or more of a cutwater, pumping vanes/grooves and an eccentric arrangement. |