Innovation and service at the forefront in sealing system solutions John Crane is recognized the world over as the leading developer, manufacturer, supplier, and innovator of premium sealing systems, solutions, and associated products.

0 perating from its American headquarters in Morton Grove, Illinois, and its European headquarters in Slough, UK, John Crane provides

the world’s most complete selection of engineered mechanical seals, mechanical packing, and sealing support systems, complemented by power transmission couplings and centralized lubrication systems.

Since its beginning as Crane Packing Company in 1917, the company has focused on delivering superior products and services with a dedication to quality customer service. Today, that focus means John Crane is dedicated to freeing its customers to focus on their own core business needs and objectives, knowing that their sealing systems are in good hands. John Crane is committed to taking sealing technology to new heights, exceeding customer expectations and surpassing industry standards at every step of the way.

The world’s most complete resource for rotating equipment sealing solutions

A histoy of innovation, service, and leadership

For more than 80 years, John Crane has leader in advanced sealing technology. The company invented the first automotive seal in 1939. In the 194Os, John Crane developed and introduced patented end face shaft seals. This product revolutionized sealing technology and is still one of the most widely used seals in industry. John Crane Seal01 advanced the technology with the first metal bellows seal for the chemical industry in the late 1950s.

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Today, the breadth and depth of John Crane’s mechanical sealing products and technological services far exceeds any other seal manufacturer in the world. The industries served are just as broad, including chemical, pharmaceutical,

In the 1970s John Crane Flexibox launched the T Series Metastream@ couplings as an important product for the power transmission industry.

For over 20 years, John Crane’s groundbreaking spiral groove, non-contacting gas seals have been installed on turbo compressors the world over.

In the 198Os, John Crane introduced yet another breakthrough in sealing technology: the Type 28 non- contacting, gas-lubricated seal. Designed for centrifugal compressors, the Type 28 revolutionized pipeline compressor stations around the world. Also pioneered in the 80s by John Crane Flexibox was the first contacting standby seal, the SBOP

In the 199Os, John Crane applied its non-contacting technology to pumps handling environmentally hazardous liquids. By utilizing this technology on standard ANSI, API or DIN pumps, a user can easily meet and exceed stringent environmental regulations for hazardous emissions.

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cryogenic, oil and gas, pulp and paper, and more -

anywhere that process systems require advanced sealing

solutions to operate at peak productivity and safety.

Mechanical seals From small elastomer bellows seals used in millions of

domestic water pumps, to SealolB metal bellows seals for

John Crane maintains its position at the forefront of sealing technology through state-of- the-art research and development testing facilities.

high temperature chemical applications, to large, highly

customized dry-running gas seals for high-speed turbo

compressors, John Crane has the right product for any

application.

Power transmission couplings MetastreamB flexible stainless steel disc couplings set the

industry standard for non-lubricated couplings in

demanding API 610/671 applications. The scalloped disc

element design offers the most flexible solution for high

torque and misalignment.

Mechanical packing Since the inception of John Crane in 1917, mechanical

packing has been an important part of the product

portfolio. Over the years John Crane has pioneered the use

of innovative manufacturing processes, materials of

construction, and braiding styles to produce superior

packing for challenging applications.

Lubrication systems John Crane’s centralized SafematicB grease and oil

lubrication systems deliver a predetermined amount of

lubricant to multiple lubrication points on the equipment.

These systems have proven to have a significant impact on

machinery uptime, reliability, maintenance cost, and plant

productivity.

Seal support systems John Crane’s comprehensive line of engineered pressure

reservoirs, gas seal control panels, heat exchangers, and

lubricators provide critical environmental control for any

mechanical seal.

The John Crane organization owns over 50 active patents

and patents pending, employs over 9,000 people globally,

and operates 200 facilities in some 47 countries. Its global

sales force is organized around market sectors and service

centers geographically convenient to its customers.

Research, development, testing and technology

John Crane supports its customers with a comprehensive

range of technical and testing support services.

MetastreamB power transmission couplings are well known for their performance and reliability and are widely specified in critical applications.

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Quality control is a vital and on-going concern at John with reliability contracts with John Crane experience a

Crane. All John Crane products undergo vigorous testing doubling of MTBF in the first year of operation.

in real-world operating conditions at the company’s Throughout John Crane’s network of 200 locations,

Technology Testing Centers. This commitment to quality customers find local support to ensure they have the right

and reliability extends to customers in multiple industries seal for their application, and that it’s installed properly

in almost every country in the world. and operating reliably.

Research and product development is also an important

concern at John Crane. Their staff of highly trained, highly

experienced engineers continually seeks to meet the

changing demands of customer industries around the world

with new and ever more innovative sealing solutions.

Through their close contact with equipment

manufacturers, end users, international engineering

companies, universities, and leading research institutes,

they continuously monitor the marketplace for emerging

technology requirements.

Responding to customer needs around the globe

Industries around the world are seeking to maintain

their competitive edge in a growing global marketplace.

They are looking towards developing key supplier

relationships, designating lead factories to manufacture key

products, identifying dependable worldwide distribution

partners, instituting reliable maintenance procedures,

reducing the total cost of ownership, and standardizing

systems to eliminate unnecessary costs. John Crane works

diligently to provide the systems and services necessary so

customers can focus on their core business and respond to

the challenges of the growing global marketplace. It is the

goal of the company to be a strategic partner with its

customers in an effort to help them achieve their aims.

Dedicated to lean manufacturing

As part of the vital supply chain to the process industries,

John Crane has taken several key actions to help

customers reduce their Total Cost of Ownership. Their

worldwide network of manufacturing locations share a

commitment to best practice techniques in lean

manufacturing, incorporating the tenets of continuous

improvement, supply chain management, cellular

manufacturing, KanBan, visual systems, SPC, and cycle

time reduction.

Comprehensive aftermarket serulces John Crane also offers a wide range of aftermarket services

designed to improve the reliability and operating

performance of the installed rotating equipment. A skilled

John Crane team conducts plant audits, learning which

equipment is critical and which is likely to fail. Based on

that information, and a study of plant maintenance records,

this team can then recommend the appropriate services to

ensure the lowest possible total cost of ownership: reliable

solutions, inventory management, seal standardization, and

training to ensure the total reliability process. Many plants

John Crane Service Centers are an important element of

John Crane’s service portfolio. There, seals are cleaned

Customers rely on John Crane’s on-site engineers to help increase their MTBF and improve reliability.

and inspected to determine the extent of the work to be

performed and to identify which components need

replacement. On receipt of approval from the customer,

certified technicians perform the work necessary to return

the product to “like new” condition, using only OEM

materials and work procedures.

Software support John Crane proprietary engineering tools assist in the

selection, application, and design of sealing systems

operating in the most challenging conditions. These tools

are constantly evolving to reflect the latest material and

technological developments, and are available to every

John Crane application engineer around the world. A

global application database enhances the ability to

respond to customer inquiries with speed, accuracy, and

confidence in the recommended solutions.

INTERFACETM Reliability Management Software,

currently in use in hundreds of locations worldwide,

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John Crane’s software tools are vital in heloinq customers manaqe their rotating equipment _ reliability programs.

provides John Crane customers with a purpose-built

platform to manage their rotating equipment reliability

programs. Incorporating comprehensive reporting

tools, including root cause failure analysis and

MTBR tracking, INTERFACE reliability management

software delivers a sustainable benefit during the

implementation and management of reliability imp-

rovement programs.

Responding to the challenges of the future

Building customer relationships through superior service John Crane has structured its sales force regionally and

by key customer groups. Developing a sales force with

customer-focused sales engineers is one way for

John Crane to listen to and understand customers more

thoroughly, and be able to respond more quickly

and efficiently to their ever-developing needs. John

Crane adds value by studying customers’ operations,

and offering ways to increase reliability, streamline

maintenance and maximize performance.

The world marketplace is constantly changing and the

sealing industry is changing along with it. To meet the

challenges of this ever-changing marketplace, John Crane

continues to adapt and evolve its products, systems, and

services, as well as its organizational structure to anticipate

customers’ needs for excellence. Throughout it all, John

Crane, backed by over 80 years of engineering and service

leadership, remains dedicated to being a premier supplier to

process industry customers throughout the world. n

CONTACT

For more information about John Crane, please contact any John Crane facility worldwide or one of John Crane’s regional headquarters:

North America Morton Grove, IL Tel. +l 847 967 2400 Fax +I 847 967 3915

Environmental leadership

John Crane was the first company to develop

zero-emission gas seals for pumps. The company continues

to be committed to helping customers comply with

all relevant environmental laws and regulatory

standards on a worldwide basis. John Crane products

provide a direct benefit to customers, and to the planet,

by decreasing the risk of contamination to the

environment.

Asia Pacific Singapore Tel. +65 222 9161 Fax +65 223 5085

Latin America Sao Paulo, Brazil Tel. +55 11 3049 9900 Fax+55 11 38498270

Europe, Middle East, Africa Slough, UK Tel. +44 1753 224000 Fax+441753 224224

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