Abstract: A system includes a first body of a fluid-handling component and a second body of a fluid-handling component. The system also includes a fastener configured to couple the first body to the second body, and an annular sleeve configured to surround a portion of the fastener that is positioned at an interface between the first body and the second body when the first body and the second body are coupled to one another.

Abstract: A loading mechanism for a fluid seal that allows an installer to change or adjust the axial bias applied to a stacked set of sealing elements. The loading mechanism includes a bolt-like adjusting element that has a foot portion attached to one end and a rail element that is threadingly coupled at an opposite end. By rotating the adjusting element, the rail element can travel axially along the adjusting element. The axial displacement of the rail element allows the installer to select the amount of axial force or bias applied by the loading mechanism to the sealing elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is an agitator having a drive unit coupled by means of a coupling to a first end of a drive shaft, a propeller attached to a second end of the drive shaft, the drive unit being attached to a mounting flange adapted for fastening the agitator to a wall of a mixing vessel, the agitator further comprising a support housing having at least a tubular support frame with a first end and a second end, the first end of the tubular support frame being attached to the mounting flange, the second end of the tubular support frame being provided with a support bearing for supporting the second end of the drive shaft, wherein a shaft seal is arranged at the first end of the tubular support frame and sealing means is arranged in connection with the second end of both the drive shaft and the tubular support frame.

Abstract: A plain bearing 1 comprising a hollow-cylindrical plain bearing body and a first flange arranged at a first end of the plain bearing body and extending radially outwardly, as well as a plain bearing system comprising the plain bearing and a bearing receiving means and a method of assembling the plain bearing system. To provide a plain bearing which for a press fit in a bearing receiving means allows greater dimensional tolerances in respect of the bearing receiving means, a ring of axially extending and peripherally spaced collar portions is provided at the second end of the plain bearing body, which is in opposite relationship to the first end, which collar portions can be bent over outwardly to afford a second flange.

Abstract: The invention relates to a diffuser (1), comprising a substantially cylindrical, vertical container (2), through which cellulose pulp is arranged to be transported, nozzle arms (6, 7) for delivering a fluid, such as washing liquid, to the pulp, concentrically disposed screen surfaces (3, 4) and screen arms (5) disposed on and connected to the said screen surfaces for withdrawal of the said fluid. The screen arms are provided, at their outer ends, with withdrawal pipes (26), directed substantially vertically downwards, which are slidably controlled and are connected in sealing arrangement to outlets for the said fluid. The invention relates also to a stuffing box designed to receive a rod, preferably a pull rod (29) for raising and lowering a screen pack having screen surfaces (3, 4) in a diffuser, the said rod being guided in sealing arrangement and slidably through a fixture (35; 35') which is mounted in a bearing for free movement in a plane substantially perpendicular to the said rod.

Abstract: A rod guide assembly for rotary applications has a stationary housing and a rotating housing. The stationary housing has an exterior, an interior, a first end and a second end. A primary stationary annular bushing is positioned in the interior at the first end of the stationary housing. The primary bushing has an interior bore. A bearing is provided having an outer race, and an inner race with an inner circumference. The outer race of the bearing is non-rotatably fixed to the stationary housing. A secondary annular rod guide is positioned in the interior at the second end of the stationary housing. Annular packing is disposed within the interior of the stationary housing to provide a fluid seal. The cylindrical rotating housing has an exterior, an interior, a first end and a second end. The exterior has a neck portion adjacent the second end. The neck is adapted to engage the inner circumference of the inner race of the bearing disposed at the first end of the stationary housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing particulate ice including a case with an ice hopper therein for storage of ice. The ice hopper is provided with a downwardly sloped floor. An auger assembly is provided for moving ice within the ice hopper upwardly along the sloped floor from the lower end to dispense the ice from an opening at the upper end thereof. The apparatus is also provided with a lever arm, electric circuitry, and a motor mounted within the case in the space inside the walls thereof and under the sloped floor of the ice hopper for selectively activating the auger assembly. The auger assembly includes a rotating shaft which is sealed against the stationary ice hopper in a packing case, the packing case having a hole therethrough for receiving the rotating shaft, a seal cap and a thrust bearing. The sealing cap is provided with a seal for sealing against both the packing case and the rotating shaft.

Abstract: A bearing protector apparatus inserted on a rotating shaft between a machine housing and its original bearing assembly. The invention comprises a cylindrical body which is attachably bolted to the housing of the machine and, in turn, having attached to it the original bearing assembly. Internal and integral with the bearing protector apparatus are a flange and a compression plug for, retention-of-compression, thus assuring proper use of packing materials therewith.