The John Crane Type 6 mechanical seal is a robust, high-performance sealing solution widely used in centrifugal pumps handling water, mild chemicals, and general industrial fluids. The type 6 mechanical seal is a go-to choice for industrial pump applications where reliability and cost-effectiveness are key.
Key Features
• Direct OEM Replacement: A 100% compatible aftermarket replacement for the classic John Crane Type 6 mechanical seal.
• Unitized Construction: The John crane type 6 mechanical seal head is a single unitized assembly (bellow, spring, retainer, face), making installation fast and error-free.
• Versatile Application: Elastomer bellows mechanical seal are widely used in water, oil, and mild chemical pumps across general industry.
• Self-Aligning: The flexible elastomer bellow automatically compensates for shaft end-play, run-out, and primary sealing ring wear.
• Non-Clogging: The single coil spring is protected from the fluid, preventing clogging and corrosion.
Elastomer Bellows Mechanical Seal Technical Specs | Materials | ||
Mediums | Water, oil and weakly-corrosive mediums | Stationary Ring | Ceramic/Sic/TC |
Pressure | ≤1.4MPa | Rotary Ring | Carbon/Sic/TC |
Temperature | -20℃ to 120℃ | Secondary Seal | NBR/EPDM/Viton |
Speed | ≤15m/s | Spring and Metal Part | Stainless Steel |


Product Specifications
| D1 (inch) | Size Code | D1 (mm) | Size Code | D3 | D7 | L1 | L4 |
| 0.500 | 0127 | 12 | 0120 | 30.14 | 25.40 | 20.64 | 7.93 |
| 14 | 0140 | 33.32 | 31.75 | 22.23 | 10.30 | ||
| 0.625 | 0158 | 16 | 0160 | 33.32 | 31.75 | 22.23 | 10.30 |
| 0.750 | 0191 | 18 | 0180 | 36.50 | 34.93 | 22.23 | 10.30 |
| 20 | 0200 | 39.67 | 38.10 | 23.80 | 10.30 | ||
| 0.875 | 0222 | 22 | 0220 | 39.67 | 38.10 | 23.80 | 10.30 |
| 24 | 0240 | 45.50 | 41.28 | 25.40 | 11.10 | ||
| 1.000 | 0254 | 25 | 0250 | 45.50 | 41.28 | 25.40 | 11.10 |
| 1.125 | 0286 | 28 | 0280 | 48.50 | 44.44 | 26.97 | 11.10 |
| 30 | 0300 | 52.37 | 47.63 | 26.97 | 11.10 | ||
| 1.250 | 0317 | 32 | 0320 | 52.37 | 47.63 | 26.97 | 11.10 |
| 33 | 0330 | 56.00 | 50.80 | 28.58 | 11.10 | ||
| 1.375 | 0349 | 35 | 0350 | 56.00 | 50.80 | 28.58 | 11.10 |
| 1.500 | 0381 | 38 | 0380 | 59.20 | 53.98 | 28.58 | 11.10 |
| 1.625 | 0412 | 40 | 0400 | 67.00 | 60.33 | 34.93 | 12.70 |
| 43 | 0430 | 69.85 | 63.50 | 34.93 | 12.70 | ||
| 1.750 | 0444 | 45 | 0450 | 69.85 | 63.50 | 34.93 | 12.70 |
| 1.875 | 0476 | 48 | 0480 | 73.03 | 66.68 | 38.10 | 12.70 |
| 2.000 | 0508 | 50 | 0500 | 76.20 | 69.85 | 38.10 | 12.70 |
| 2.125 | 0539 | 53 | 0530 | 82.55 | 76.20 | 42.85 | 14.28 |
| 2.250 | 0571 | 55 | 0550 | 85.73 | 79.38 | 42.85 | 14.28 |
| 2.375 | 0603 | 60 | 0600 | 88.90 | 82.55 | 46.02 | 14.28 |
| 2.500 | 0635 | 63 | 0630 | 92.08 | 85.73 | 46.02 | 14.28 |
| 2.625 | 0666 | 65 | 0650 | 98.43 | 85.73 | 49.20 | 15.90 |
| 2.750 | 0698 | 70 | 0700 | 101.60 | 88.90 | 49.20 | 15.90 |
| 2.875 | 0730 | 73 | 0730 | 104.78 | 95.25 | 52.37 | 15.90 |
| 3.000 | 0762 | 75 | 0750 | 107.95 | 98.43 | 52.37 | 15.90 |
Workshop
This workshop is equipped with professional processing equipment and integrated with standardized material warehousing management, enabling a one-stop production process from precision machining to finished product delivery. It ensures John crane type 6 mechanical seal machining accuracy and production efficiency of elastomer bellows mechanical seal, meeting various high-specification manufacturing requirements.




Product Research, Development and Testing
Our elastomer bellows mechanical seal Product R&D and Testing focuses on optimizing seal performance through advanced simulation and material analysis. All John crane type 6 mechanical seals undergo rigorous trials, including thermal cycling and pressure tests, to ensure durability, minimal leakage, and long service life in demanding industrial environments.




Industry Solutions




Case Study
Automotive Cooling: Replaced OEM John crane Type 6 mechanical seals in an automotive engine test stand cooling circuit. Our kits offered identical performance at 40% of the cost, with immediate availability reducing downtime.
Testimonials
We keep these John crane Type 6 mechanical seal kits on the shelf. They are the universal fix for our older centrifugal pumps.
—Maintenance Supervisor, Manufacturing Plant
FAQs about John Crane Type 6 Elastomer Bellows Mechanical Seal
Q: Is this different from Type 21 mechanical seal?
A: Yes. John crane Type 6 mechanical seal is an older design often found in automotive and light-duty pumps. It is generally shorter and has a different drive mechanism than Type 21. Check your dimensions carefully.

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