Founded over 45 years ago, Frederickseal is based on the revolutionary idea that instead of just selling products, a sealing company should focus on its customers' main goal— which is stopping leaks!
Tony Frederick frequently heard conflicting claims regarding the origins of leaks of steam, water, wastewater, hydraulic fluids, as well as products such as beer, paper stock, paint, and other substances. From these experiences, conclusions were drawn and a modus operandi was created for a completely new company in the "supply" business.
Most companies in the supply business, be they industrial, automotive, or plumbing, see themselves as merchants. Merchants by definition exchange "goods" for money. The responsibility of achieving performance or a "result"—that is, in the sealing business, no leak—is on the purchaser. This is usually a trial-and-error process which can be very expensive.
Therein Lies an Enormous Opportunity
Tony theorized that a customer really wants to purchase NO LEAKS rather than mechanical packing, gaskets, or o-rings. Experience has proven that most leaks are not seal problems (i.e. that the seals are not defective). Rather, leaks are the result of one or a combination of three broad factors:
1. Installer Error a. Used the wrong size b. Installed it backward c. Cut the ring too short (or long) d. Used wrong material for the job 2. Equipment Condition a. Extreme corrosion problem b. Excessive runout or end play of rotating shaft c. Unbalanced rotor d. Improper drive alignment 3. System Defects a. Excessive piping strain on pump nozzle b. Improper system sizing and design which creates pump cavitation and piping hammer c. Improper base plate grouting d. Poorly installed anchor bolts for base plate and rotating equipment
The sealing industry has created dramatic improvements in materials and fabrication techniques over the last three decades, of which many people in the industry maintenance field have not become aware.
PROPER MATERIALS
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PROPER INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES
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A HOSPITABLE SEALING ENVIRONMENT
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SEALING ECSTASY!
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