Metal Bellows Seals - BRC

Brand: Flowserve Corporation

BRC Series edge-welded metal bellows seals are exceptionally robust and designed to seal high-temperature hydrocarbons, heat transfer fluids and severe services in refineries and hydrocarbon processing plants.

The BRC series is fully compliant with API 682 Type C requirements and features thick-plate Alloy 718 bellows convolutions for superior corrosion resistance.
Features
  • Longer Service Life Ensure By The Use Of Edge-Welded, Thick-Plate Alloy 718 Bellows That Comply With NACE MR0103 Criteria And Can Withstand Long-Term Chemical Exposure.
  • Reliability Resulting From The Canned Face Design That Eliminates Shrink-Fit Distortions And Allows Low-Leakage Performance.
  • Prolonged Clean Operation (On Stationary Configurations) Due To Steam Purge Baffle That Eliminates Coking.
  • Configurable With A Rotating Or Stationary Bellows To Fit A Wide Range Of High Temperature Application Needs.

Specifications

Arrangement 1 Single Seal (Common Piping Plans 11, 13, 23, 32, 62)

  • BRC BRCH

Arrangement 2 Unpressurized Dual Seal with Dry Running Back-Up (Common Piping Plans 72, 75, 76)

  • BRCSH / GSDH

Arrangement 2 Unpressurized Dual Wet Seal (Common Piping Plans 52)

  • BRCSH / BRCSH

Arrangement 3 Pressurized Dual Wet Seal (Common Piping Plans 53A, 53B, 53C, 54)

  • BRCSRW / BRCSRW

BRCH

  • Utilizes A Bolted Bellows Adapter for Convenient Repairs when Necessary

BRCS

  • Shorter Version Designed to Fit Pumping Equipment with Axial Length Restrictions & when Dual Seals are Required

Pressure

  • Up to 20.7 bar (300 psi)

Sizes

  • 28.2 to 150 mm (1.110 to 5.906”)

Speed

  • Up to 23 m/sec (75 ft/sec)

Temperature

  • -73° to 427° C (-100° to 800° F)

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