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Mechanical Seals & Supply Systems

Mechanical seals have been used in agitator technology since 1950. EKATO is one of the pioneers, using mechanical seals in agitators and continues to produce them today. EKATO offers a wide range of robust seals and reliable accessories for cooling and supplying the seals with sealing medium. A distinction is made between dry-running and gas- and liquid-lubricated mechanical seals.

Single-Acting Mechanical Seals

This type of mechanical seal has to be operated either under dry conditions or must be lubricated and cooled by the liquid product
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Double-Acting Mechanical Seals

Double-acting liquid-lubricated mechanical seals are the most common for mixing applications. They can be used under nearly all operating conditions.
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Triple-Acting Mechanical Seals

Specially designed for processes requiring high operational safety, such as extreme pressure applications or extremely toxic or explosive products.
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Hydraulic Components for Mechanical Seals

In mixing technology, a reliable sealing of the mixing vessel can only be ensured by means of a complete mechanical seal system.
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Automatic Seal Supply Systems

EKATO provides supply systems for the safe and reliable operation of the mechanical seal.
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EKATO Rühr- und Mischtechnik GmbH (EKATO RMT)

Focus: High-performance agitators, reactor agitators, process plants, mechanical seals
Typical Applications:

  • Chemical industry (specialty, polymer, bulk chemicals)
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Hydrometallurgy
  • Flue gas desulfurization
  • Biotechnology
  • Paints and coatings

Products & Services:

  • Customized agitators and impellers
  • Reactor agitators (e.g., coaxial, magnetic agitators)
  • Mechanical seals and seal supply systems
  • Process and pilot plants
  • CFD/FEA simulations, scale-up, engineering support
  • Global service network including maintenance, training, spare parts management

EKATO Systems GmbH

Focus: Vacuum processing units for liquids and solids (UNIMIX & SOLIDMIX)
Typical Applications:

  • Cosmetics industry
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Food industry
  • Chemical industry

Products & Services:

  • UNIMIX: Vacuum processing mixers for liquid to highly viscous products
  • SOLIDMIX: Solid mixers and dryers for powders and granules
  • Laboratory and pilot-scale systems (3–1000 liters)
  • GMP-compliant turnkey solutions including automation
  • Process consulting, development, scale-up, commissioning, maintenance

EKATO Fluid GmbH

Focus: Standardized, cost-effective industrial agitators
Typical Applications:

  • Chemical industry
  • Paints and coatings
  • Biotechnology
  • Biofuels
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cosmetics
  • Water and wastewater
  • Food industry
  • Pulp and paper
  • Fertilizers

Products & Services:

  • Top-entry and side-entry agitators (e.g., EM 2000, ES 2000, MD/SD)
  • Solutions for storage tanks, open and closed vessels
  • Simple mechanical seals
  • Short delivery times, high cost-efficiency
  • On-site commissioning and service

What does “Number of sealing faces” mean?

Single-acting mechanical seals
These seals have one sealing surface and only seal in one direction. They are generally simpler in design and are commonly used in applications where pressure is applied from only one side.

Double-acting mechanical seals
These seals have two sealing surfaces and can seal in both directions. They are ideal for applications where pressure may come from both sides or where a higher sealing performance is required.

Triple-acting mechanical seals
These are less common and used in specialized applications that require a more complex sealing setup. They offer additional sealing surfaces or mechanisms to ensure reliable sealing even in highly demanding environments.