Latest Products Archive - A.W. Chesterton Company

Sealing Solutions for Hydropower Equipment

Boost Turbine Dependability and Reduce Downstream Pollution For many years, Chesterton has offered hydropower facilities cost-effective hydraulic and pneumatic sealing solutions that ensure leak-free sealing and increased turbine efficiency. Worldwide, OEMs, operators, and refurbishment businesses rely on our incredibly dependable and high-quality products. In your cylinders, using a combination of high-performance seals and Chesterton-exclusive materials […]

- Friday, March 1, 2024

Increased Performance and Reliability in Hydropower Plants with Chesterton Mechanical Seals

The hydropower industry faces the constant challenge of making its systems more efficient while maximizing the service life of components. In this quest for maximum performance and longevity, selecting the right sealing technology plays a crucial role. This article highlights the compelling benefits of Chesterton mechanical seals in hydropower plants and shows how this innovative […]

- Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Optimization of Hydropower Plants with Chesterton Coatings: A sustainable Solution for higher Efficiency and longer Service Life

Many cubic meters of water shoot through the pipes, turbines and filters of a hydropower plant every second. Although these components are very durable and specially designed for constant contact with water, corrosion damage is inevitable over time. As hydropower plants are not usually shut down completely, systems and equipment need to be overhauled gradually […]

- Monday, February 26, 2024

Reducing maintenance on turbine shafts sealed with compression packing

Introduction of Chesterton’s high-performance solution for compression packing at hydropower stations – the Hydroshield technology

- Friday, February 23, 2024

Streamlining Slurry Pump Maintenance with Innovative Sealing Solutions

Slurry pumps are integral to many mining operations, but their maintenance, particularly the replacement of seals, can be challenging. The abrasive nature of slurries can wear down packing or clog mechanical seal components, reducing seal life to mere weeks or even days. With downtime proving costly, choosing an efficient and easily replaceable sealing solution is […]

- Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Navigating Slurry Applications in Mining with Chesterton’s robust 170 Mechanical Seal Series

Mining operations often involve working with media containing slurry particles, which can be challenging due to the harsh and abrasive nature of these mixtures. Understanding the various types of slurries and their characteristics is essential when choosing sealing solutions. Understanding Slurries in Mining Slurries in mining can be broadly categorized based on their settling characteristics. […]

- Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Unleashing the Power of Proper Lubrication in the Mining Industry

The Mining Industry: A Gritty Challenge The mining industry is a vital economic sector, driving growth and development globally. However, it is also an environment where equipment reliability is constantly tested by harsh conditions. One of the most persistent challenges in this sector is the maintenance of electric motor bearings—a crucial component in the machinery […]

- Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Sealing Solutions for the Mining and Ore Processing Industry

In the mining business, your operation must meet critical demands and anticipate the unexpected every day to help reduce the costs of downtime. Challenging environments and destructive loads take their toll on your equipment. Chesterton’s industry-proven hydraulic sealing solutions provide maximum value by extending the hours of operation between maintenance intervals of your equipment and […]

- Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Harness the Power of Predictive Maintenance with Chesterton Connect – Elevate Your Mining Operations to Unparalleled Efficiency

Welcome to the future of mining equipment management. Chesterton Connect is a state-of-the-art tool that provides 24/7 monitoring of your machinery, regardless of the harsh conditions these machines operate under. It detects and alerts you to potential problems before they cause costly downtime or damage, making it an indispensable component in your predictive maintenance toolkit. […]

- Wednesday, August 23, 2023

How Ceramic Reinforced Coatings are Impacting the Maintenance Practices of the global Mining and Ore Processing Industry

It is well known that all mining operations have one main issue that not only affects the plant´s operation but most importantly the bottom line, and this is abrasion. From the moment that the mineral ore begins to be moved by some method to the processing plant, to where the end product is handled there […]

- Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Chesterton’s Proguard 169 Plus – High-quality Polyurethane Topcoat for long term Surface Protection

For aggressive atmospheric conditions, Chesterton provides a premium topcoat with excellent corrosion protection properties. Proguard 169 Plus, from our Ceramic Polymer product line, is a 2K polyester-reinforced polyurethane topcoat with excellent color retention, UV stability and mechanical strength. The product is designed as a topcoat for steel structures, tanks, pipelines, bridges and offshore installations. It […]

- Friday, August 11, 2023

The ‘New Standard’ for general duty cartridge seals – Chesterton 1510

Simple Installation and Increased Reliability Plant-wide in General Duty Applications Chesterton, a global leader in equipment sealing and reliability, has released its newest mechanical seal product – The 1510 General Duty Single Cartridge Seal.Accompanying the recently released 1810/2810 high performance seals, this seal represents another foundational component for Chesterton’s cartridge seal portfolio and future mechanicalseal […]

- Sunday, September 18, 2022

Chesterton invests in a modern plasma cleaning system – for LABS compliant and technically clean seals!

The demands placed on technical components are constantly increasing. Especially for the automotive industry and its suppliers, LABS-compliant sealing systems are an important quality feature to avoid visible defects in the final product. Chesterton International GmbH supplies LABS-compliant polymer and elastomer seals; individually manufactured according to customised and application-specific requirements. LABS is an acronym for […]

- Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Utilisation de revêtements à haute température dans l'industrie pétrolière et gazière

Use of high temperature coatings in the oil and gas industry

The oil and gas industry has long been at the forefront of the adoption of high temperature coatings to prevent internal corrosion of process vessels and other equipment operating at above ambient temperatures. Highly corrosive conditions The most obvious reason for the industry’s advancement in coatings is the corrosive conditions that prevail at so many […]

- Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Le systeme de capteurs à sécurité intrinsèque Chesterton Connect™ (IS), la dernière version de la gamme de produits de surveillance sans fil IoT de Chesterton

The Chesterton Connect™ intrinsically safe (IS) sensor system monitors the performance of industrial equipment and mechanical seals in hazardous areas

The Chesterton Connect™ Intrinsically Safe (IS) sensor system, the latest version of Chesterton’s range of wireless IoT monitoring products, is certified for use on equipment and structures in most hazardous environments facing high pressures, high temperatures and flammable liquids. Chesterton Connect IS meets NEC/ATEX levels for Category 1 gas and dust Class 1/Division 1 (gas, steam […]

- Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Surveille, analyse et compare les performances de votre équipement ou que vous soyez

Chesterton Connect Cloud

First visit? Create your account here Cloud presentation for Chesterton Connect Monitor, analyse and compare the performance of your equipment wherever you are Chesterton Connect is a simple to install, app-enabled device that provides 24/7 monitoring of equipment conditions, including temperature, process pressure, equipment vibration and surface temperature. The Cloud gives you insight into the […]

- Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Biodégradable 650 AML prolonge la durée de vie de l'équipement en Réduisant considérablement l'usure.

Chesterton 650 AML Advanced Machinery Lubricant is environmentally friendly and can withstand high loads and extreme pressures

Biodegradable 650 AML extends the life of the equipment by significantly reducing wear. Chesterton is pleased to announce a unique lubricant called 650 AML. A superior machine lubricant for chains, tyres and other machine assemblies in the industrial and food markets. This oil is formulated with a unique blend of food grade vegetable esters, making […]

- Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Equipements Rotatifs : La surveillance des vibrations est-elle vraiment suffisante pour éviter les pannes des pompes ?

Rotating equipment: Is vibration monitoring really enough to prevent pump failures?

Vibration and surface temperature measurements are the most common methods of monitoring the condition of pumps and other rotating equipment. However, vibration and surface temperature measurements of the pump motor or bearing housing provide only half the story. What are the main causes of vibration in pumps? There are many sources of vibration in pumps. The most […]

- Friday, April 16, 2021

tresses pour les pompes à eau, pompes à papier, boues, agitateurs, mélangeurs, demandez une demonstration

A new sealing braid for pumps and other rotating equipment

Chesterton has launched its revolutionary new DualPac® 2212 pump seal. Dualpac® is a unique braiding technology invented and patented by Chesterton that allows the braid manufacturer, for the first time in history, to give the dynamic side of the braid the ideal properties for a dynamic seal, and the static side of the braid the […]

- Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Chesterton 783(E) ACR – Corrosion resistant mounting paste: enhanced reliability through high performance anti-seize

During a maintenance shutdown at a major refinery site, the teams encountered numerous problems when dismantling the bolts. After various tests carried out by the refinery’s teams, the anti-seize and corrosion-resistant 783(E) ACR assembly paste is now recommended and applied to the bolts to make assembly and, above all, disassembly of the equipment easier and […]

- Friday, March 5, 2021

Pulverisation Airless pour les produits revêtements ARC

Single-Component airless ARC with heated hose

This video shows how to set up a single-component airless pump with a heated fluid hose, allowing this method to be used to easily spray multiple ARC products. Read more: ARC S2(E) ARC SD4i ARC S4+ ARC S1PW More on the video

- Tuesday, December 8, 2020

775 Moisture Shield

Every day, corrosion and moisture cause damage. To solve these problems, protective products are usually applied. Ideally, these products should: Moisture and water protection Protect against moisture and water Provide corrosion protection Protecting electrical equipment Chesterton is pleased to introduce the 775 Moisture Shield – a state-of-the-art technology for corrosion and moisture protection. More on […]

- Friday, September 18, 2020

Opening of a new Mechanical Seals production centre in Europe

A new production site for a wide range of sealing solutions A necessary investment for future business development A.W. Chesterton opens a new production centre in Germany. It is located in Ismaning near Munich. This new centre will offer our customers and partners better service and will spearhead business development in Europe. Service Excellence State […]

- Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Interview with Volkert Wanner, Director of the production site in Germany

Interview with Volkert Wanner, Head of the production site in Germany, conducted by Vitaly Igonin, Marketing Coordinator for Europe, Middle East and Africa Vitaly Igonin (VI): Hello Volkert, you invited us to come and see the new Mechanical Seals Production Centre in Ismaning near Munich. We would like to ask you some questions about this […]

- Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Système de surveillance pour les pompes, Capteur de surveillance

Chesterton Connect™ – Installation video tips and tricks

Chesterton Connect is an easy-to-use data acquisition tool that allows you to safely and conveniently monitor the operating conditions of your processes and equipment. Easy to install, the unit and application allow the user to increase the uptime of rotating equipment. This video#1 offers some useful tips when installing a Chesterton Connect unit on a […]

- Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Tresse d’étanchéité de pompe pour les liquides chargés et abrasifs

Chesterton DualPac™ Video

Braids have different requirements and their materials are selected to meet these requirements. These materials all have advantages and disadvantages. In standard rotary equipment braids, these disadvantages must be taken for granted. Chesterton DualPac™ is an innovative and patented compression braid design that combines the best properties of different materials so that their beneficial properties […]

- Friday, July 17, 2020

Sealing braid for DualPac pumps

Braid seals require leakage of the braid to ensure cooling and lubrication of the braid. However, more than often … leakage is excessive … to the extreme… DualPac™ braid: lasts longer less wear on shaft sleeves reduces maintenance reduces leakage saves you money More on the video

- Monday, June 29, 2020

Joint rotatif, pour la protection des roulements

Matrix Rotary Seal

Bearing and gearbox protection, new split seal designed for worn shafts and large runout applications. Matrix: patented split rotary seal is easy to install, minimizes downtime and eliminates costly repairs and leaks. A.W. Chesterton is pleased to announce the market launch of the Matrix Rotary Seal. The patented Chesterton® Matrix Rotating Seal is a split […]

- Tuesday, May 12, 2020

860 MPG Mouldable polymer seal

Extrudable two-component gasket material; forms ultra-thin gaskets of any size and shape. Never sticks to surfaces. Benefits Economical Allows the creation of seals of any size and shape Easy to apply, for quick maintenance More information More on the video

- Thursday, April 30, 2020

ARC S1HB

Chesterton’s new ARC industrial coating improves surface protection on hard-to-coat surfaces, such as highly embossed steel and heavily damaged concrete. Chesterton’s latest innovation in coating protection is ARC S1HB, a low-VOC, single-coat barrier coating that protects metal and concrete surfaces from corrosive exposure. The high properties of S1HB ensure maximum coating coverage on 90° edges […]

- Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Chesterton Connect™ monitoring sensors

A simple and easy IoT System to monitor your pumps and their sealing systems to increase reliability! Simplified monitoring Chesterton, the leader in sealing and equipment reliability, launches its latest Connected Object Innovation: Chesterton Connect™ . Easy to install, it is an Acquisition System associated with an Application that allows the user to increase the […]

- Monday, March 9, 2020