GMP-I Single Cartridge Seal
Cost-effective and versatile balanced seal
The GMP-I balanced single cartridge seal provides the user with many features found on more expensive seals. Incorporating a cost-effective cartridge design, this versatile seal is available in a range of materials, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.
Benefits
- Preassembled cartridge is easy to install
- Balanced internal design runs cooler and provides longer seal life
- Fits standard ANSI pumps—no modification required
- Rebuild kit available for easy in-field repair and reduced downtime
- Attached setting clips prevent lost parts or damage to equipment
- Minimal distance to first obstruction; dimensionally compatible with a wide range of bearing protectors
- Stationary springs allow better face/seat alignment
| Design Parameters | |
| Minimum Shaft Diameter | 1.000" (25.4 mm) |
| Maximum Shaft Diameter | 4.000" (101.6 mm) |
| Pressure | To 300 psi (20 bar) |
| Vacuum | 28" (711 mm) Hg |
| Temperature | To 400ºF (204ºC) |
| Surface speed | To 5,000 fpm (25.4 m/s) |
| Runout | Consult |
| Axial motion | Consult |
| Spring Configuration | Multiple stationary coil springs |
| Materials | |
| Metallurgy | 316SS and Alloy 20 |
| Rotary face | Silicon carbide (SA) |
| Stationary face | Chemical grade carbon; tungsten carbide |
| Springs | Hastelloy C |
| O-rings | Fluoroelastomer standard, Aflas or Kalrez offered as alternative |
Standard Configuration

Other Versatile Seals
GMP-II Double Balanced Cartridge Seal
- Ideal for wide range of rotary equipment
- Fits all standard ANSI pumps
- Compact design, easy to install and repair
- Balanced configuration runs cooler
P/S®-II Flexible Element Cartridge Seal
- Effectively seals dense and viscous fluids
- GYLON® sealing elements are chemically resistant and allow dry running
- Easy in-field repair reduces costly downtime
P/S® and GYLON® are registered trademarks of Garlock.

