Seal Failure Analysis

Seal failures rarely happen for a single reason. They are usually the result of operating conditions, installation practices, fluid properties, or support plan issues that combine over time. AVT Sealing Solutions helps maintenance and reliability teams identify what happened, why it happened, and what to change to prevent repeat failures. Our findings can be provided as practical recommendations and clear reporting that supports corrective action and long-term reliability improvement.

A Practical, Repeatable Approach

We focus on actionable root causes, not generic conclusions. The goal is to reduce downtime and eliminate repeat failures.

STEP 1

Capture the Evidence

We review failure history, operating conditions, product selection and installation practices, then examine seal condition and supporting hardware to understand what changed before the failure event.

Typical inputs: seal photos, parts condition, process data, maintenance records, support plan configuration.

STEP 2

Identify the Failure Mode

Our engineers interpret wear patterns, face damage, elastomer condition and contamination indicators to determine the most likely failure mechanisms and the drivers behind them.

Common drivers: heat generation, dry running, solids, misalignment, vibration, improper support plan, installation error.

STEP 3

Deliver Corrective Actions

We provide clear recommendations that can include seal design or material upgrades, support plan changes, installation guidance, and reliability improvements that reduce the likelihood of repeat events.

Output: practical report, recommended changes, prioritised actions, optional follow-up support.

STEP 1

Capture the Evidence

Review history, conditions, installation and hardware to understand what changed before failure.

STEP 2

Identify the Failure Mode

Interpret wear patterns and damage indicators to determine the most likely failure mechanisms.

STEP 3

Deliver Corrective Actions

Provide practical recommendations, from support plan adjustments to seal upgrades and installation guidance.

Asset Health Management Program

For strategic partners, AVTSSI provides an Asset Health Management Program that helps plant teams improve reliability with a clear baseline, consistent tracking, and ongoing expert support.

On-Site Equipment Survey

AVTSSI engineers perform an on-site equipment survey to understand the condition of rotating assets, sealing arrangements, and common failure drivers. This creates a baseline so improvements can be measured over time.

Track, Analyze, Improve

Survey findings and ongoing site data are uploaded into the program, enabling continuous collaboration. Our experts work with you to interpret trends, prioritize actions, and increase reliability and uptime across the site.

Start with an On-Site Equipment Survey

Establish a clear baseline for sealing and rotating equipment condition, then track improvements over time.

Track, Analyze, Improve

Upload site data, collaborate with AVTSSI experts, and prioritize actions that improve uptime and reliability.

Reduce Repeat Seal Failures

Send us your failed seal or discuss your site conditions. We will help identify the failure mode and recommend practical changes to improve reliability.

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