Fretting Corrosion Fretting Wear on Mechanical Seal Shaft Sleeves
2026-11-02 • By Andrew Sykes MCGIFounder and Mechanical Seal Specialist, Acumen Seals & Pumps
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Founder and Mechanical Seal Specialist, Acumen Seals & Pumps
Published on 2026-11-02
45 years in engineering and 36 years in sealing. Andrew specifies, supplies and troubleshoots mechanical seals, FFKM elastomers and pump sealing systems for UK industry.
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