Retractable Seals

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STAR’s Retractable Seals are in the retracted position during cold start-up. Designed with PRESSURE-LOCK™ technology, each seal locks into place at precisely the right time, based on optimal pressure levels, to protect the seals and rotor from damage. Each seal is micro-customized and precision machined to meet client specifications.

Retractable Packing Rings for Steam Turbines

 

• Packing is in the retracted position at start-up
• PRESSURE-LOCK™ System closes packing
• Protects rotor from damage during start-up
• DOE (Department of Energy) estimates fuel savings of over 52.1 trillion BTUs