Sealing technology for water management systems

Industrial water treatment plant with sedimentation tanks and purification channels at sunset.
Construction site for underground water pipelines and infrastructure with heavy equipment and concrete pipes.
Large hydroelectric dam releasing water for power generation surrounded by forest and reservoir.

So that everything runs reliably in your water management systems

De­mo­graphic de­vel­op­ment, larger quan­ti­ties of haz­ardous ma­te­ri­als, in­creas­ing sealing up of areas, and the effects of climate change with its extreme events – all of these pose great chal­lenges for water man­age­ment around the world, and the costs keep in­creas­ing. The reliable supply of high-qual­ity drinking water and flood pro­tec­tion are becoming more im­por­tant, but so is the gen­er­a­tion of re­gen­er­a­tive energy from hy­dro­elec­tric power.   

As key com­po­nents, the right sealing tech­nol­ogy and the as­so­ci­ated sealing man­age­ment sig­nif­i­cantly in­flu­ence the avail­abil­ity and ef­fi­ciency of tech­ni­cal systems. 

Infographic showing the complete water cycle process including water extraction, treatment, transport, industrial use, wastewater technology, and flood control.

For more than 130 years, EagleBurgmann has been a reliable full-service partner for excellent sealing technology in water management, a partner who is intimately familiar with the challenges it poses. Reputable system operators and original equipment manufacturers already trust our expertise.

We’ll be glad to help you with the safe, constant, economical operation of your systems by providing precisely-designed sealing solutions, custom-tailored service programs, and the ability to communicate sound knowledge to your specialized personnel in seminars and training courses.

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Industrial reverse osmosis water treatment system with blue filtration pipes and stainless-steel connections.

Pipe housing and submersible pumps are often used to convey ground and spring water from very great depths. Since these units are frequently difficult to access, absolute reliability of all components is the prerequisite for trouble-free, economical operation.

To pump water with centrifugal pumps, whether in dry or wet situations, constant performance is absolutely required of the components, even when the medium they are pumping is heavily contaminated.

High-volume pipeline pumps with flow rates of 15,000 - 20,000 cubic meters per hour require high-performance seals to transport water long distances. When distributing drinking water in municipal networks and to individual consumers, by contrast, continuous performance is more important than high power. Availability, a long service life, and robust construction – these are the properties that sealing technology must possess.

From recovering untreated water to treatment to distribution – EagleBurgmann offers the optimal solution for each of these. Our robust seals have proven themselves millions of times over with their long service life and reliability.

Aeration basin at a wastewater treatment plant during the biological purification process.

Wastewater treatment is critical for preserving health and conserving water resources. Depending on the country and laws in question, purification in treatment plants is done in several stages: by mechanical/physical, biological, and chemical means.

Heavily contaminated water contains constituents of multiple origins. Clog-forming fibers, abrasive solids, biological material, greases, oils, and undesired chemicals are pumped with the water across the treatment stages and removed from the water. The treatment sludge that accumulates can have a dry substance content of up to 45%.

All of this poses a wide variety of requirements for the treatment technology and components used.

Whether centrifugal, submersible, or eccentric screw pumps, macerators or aerators – EagleBurgmann provides mechanical seals that perform reliably even with corrosive and abrasive wastewater with high viscosity.

Depending on the sealing point, operating parameter, and process condition, you will always find the right sealing solution for the trouble-free, continuous operation of your treatment system.

Large industrial water transport pipelines extending over a river for municipal and industrial water supply.

Climate change, environmental protection, and growth are causing an increasing number of large cities to collect and distribute rain and surface water, or near the ocean, storm water.

High-performance pumps that impress with mega data are used in deep collection shafts and powerful tunnel systems: Weighing more than 50 tons, producing more than 12 Megawatts, with a delivery head of more than 100 meters, and flow volume of more than 200 cubic meters per second. This requires immense, robust mechanical seals that can withstand enormous operating parameters unconditionally in case of emergency.

Reputable manufacturers of large pumps and operators of water projects around the world rely on high-performance, robust, long-lasting EagleBurgmann sealing technology for flood protection.

Hydropower dam facility with large water pipelines surrounded by lush green mountains and a river valley.

With the expansion of wind and solar energy, pumped storage power stations are becoming more important for energy storage and supply. Storage pumps with shaft diameters of up to 600 millimeters, delivery heads of up to 1,500 meters, and fluctuating pressures of up to 50 bar demand robust, reliable sealing technology.

EagleBurgmann sealing solutions are used successfully here and prove each and every day that it’s possible to unite resource conservation, reliability, and efficiency.

The benefits to you

  • An extensive portfolio of standardized sealing solutions with proven EagleBurgmann quality
  • Quick availability, e.g. in case of repairs
  • Uni­ver­sal ap­plic­a­bil­ity of the eMG elas­tomer bellows seal offers great stan­dard­iza­tion po­ten­tial with the as­so­ci­ated benefits of ef­fi­cient in­ven­tory and reduced training re­quire­ments
  • Modular service concept just right for your in­di­vid­ual re­quire­ments (e.g. frame­work agree­ments tailored to your needs, in­clud­ing spare parts supply upon request)
  • Quick tech­ni­cal support from our sealing experts in dif­fi­cult cases
  • Ex­ten­sive seminars and training courses about all aspects of sealing tech­nol­ogy, main­te­nance, and service for your spe­cial­ized per­son­nel at our EagleBurgmann Academy. Cus­tom-tai­lored in-house training courses are also possible.
  • Co­op­er­a­tion with rep­utable service partners for your pump repair

 

Are you planning to modernize, expand or construct a new water management system?

Wastewater treatment systems, flood protection, hydroelectric plants, seawater desalination systems, large-scale irrigation, or drainage projects – there are numerous small and large projects of gigantic proportions underway around the world.

EagleBurgmann has been a dependable partner for building industrial and infrastructure systems for many years. Take advantage of our extensive project experience, first-class sealing knowledge, and global presence.

Are you a pump service partner to the water industry that provides expert mechanical seal maintenance, repair, and replacement?

Working with EagleBurgmann can benefit you in many ways. Our broad spectrum of seals offers the right product for nearly every ap­pli­ca­tion; special training courses will get you fit; and our tech­ni­cal support can help you when the going gets tough.  

Water management references

The many water management projects that we have implemented around the world demonstrate the depth of our expertise. Take a look at these selected practical application examples. That's excellent sealing technology. 

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