How to tighten pump shaft gland properly?

What is the correct way of tightening the pump shaft gland?

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23 Oct '19, 17:50

Oct. 23, 2019, 5:50 p.m.
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Answer:

The correct method is to gradually tighten the gland follower with the pump running until leakage at the gland stops.

This way will ensure the pump shaft and gland does not overheat when the pump is operating.

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23 Oct '19, 17:54

Oct. 23, 2019, 5:54 p.m.
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