API 610 (ISO 13709) is considered
by many to be the premium equipment specification for centrifugal
pumps in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries.
The very latest edition (10th) recognises the need for proper
bearing protection: 5.10.2.7 “Bearing housings shall
be designed to prevent contamination by moisture, dust and
other foreign matter. Bearings shall be equipped with replaceable
type labyrinth or magnetic type seals. Lip
seals shall not be used.”
The MagTecta-II™ is
ATEX Cat. II compliant and has undergone third party testing
of its electrostatic and electromagnetic properties to ensure
safe operation in hazardous areas. As it is designed to work
at higher shaft speeds than the original MagTecta™ the
MagTecta-II™ is the preferred choice for oil splash
applications.
