With decades of experience serving the mining and minerals industries, John Crane understands the need for greater equipment reliability and maximum performance in harsh environments. To solve these challenges, we engineer application-specific components and offer a wide breadth of services aimed at reducing maintenance costs and lowering total cost of ownership. Our 230+ rapid-response facilities provide comprehensive repair and support services across the globe.
Specialized Products
John Crane is a recognized innovator in the design, manufacture and supply of engineered components for the mining and mineral processing industry, including:
Slurry Seals
Split Seals
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37FS and
37FSB: Combats axial run-out and vibration problems
O-ring Pusher Seals
Packing
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Styles K1730 and K1771: Constructed of high-tensile strength, abrasion-resistant fibers for excellent chemical resistance, dimensional stability, resilience and conformability
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Style 1345: Constructed of abrasion- and chemical-resistant fibers that accommodate a wide range of abrasive and slurry services, temperatures, pressures and shaft speeds
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Styles C1064 and 1993: Ideal for abrasive services where packing extrusion and sleeve or shaft wear are a concern
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Style 1340: Cost-effective, general service graphited packing designed to handle a wide range of fluids at moderate to high temperatures, pressures and shaft speeds
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Style 1335: Cost-effective, general-service packing constructed of the highest-quality synthetic fibers and lubricants
Power Transmission Couplings
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A Series: Urethane element couplings known for quick installation without moving prime mover or driven equipment
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L Series: Designed for demanding industrial applications with a scalloped hub for the shaft
Seal Support Systems
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SafeJet — Automatic Seal Water Filter: Includes self-cleaning micro filter
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Safeunit™ Ultima: Controls and monitors seal water flow
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SmartFlow: Reduces up to 97% of seal water usage
Mining and Minerals Services
John Crane services can help extend the life of mining and mineral applications and increase production by limiting unplanned downtime and identifying opportunities for improvement:
John Crane Equipment Service assists with critical systems checks and plant equipment maintenance as well as repair, removal and reinstallation services.
John Crane Reliability Support services assess equipment reliability and performance, analyze root cause failures and recommend strategies for improvement.
