DXP PACIFIC | RICHMOND SERVICE SHOP

Mechanical Seal Repair in Richmond, CA

DXP Pacific’s Richmond seal shop inspects, repairs and rebuilds mechanical seals for pumps and rotating equipment across the Bay Area, Northern California and Nevada. Send your seal in for an evaluation before you buy a new one.

Inspection & Evaluation

Every seal is cleaned and inspected to find what failed and why, so the next one lasts longer.

Repair & Reconditioning

Worn seal faces, O-rings, elastomers, springs and hardware are reconditioned or replaced to put the seal back in service.

Cartridge & Component Seals

Cartridge and component seals, single or double, pusher or non-pusher, including John Crane and Flowserve.

Mechanical Seal Repair and Rebuild Services for California and Nevada

A leaking mechanical seal doesn’t always mean you need a new one. At DXP Pacific’s Richmond, CA mechanical seal shop, our technicians evaluate, repair and rebuild mechanical seals for centrifugal pumps, process pumps, mixers, agitators, compressors and other rotating equipment. Many seals can be reconditioned for less than the cost of a replacement seal.

We provide pump seal repair for refineries, municipal water and wastewater plants, food and beverage processors, wineries, chemical plants and general industrial facilities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, the Central Valley and Northern Nevada. Ship your seal to our Richmond shop or drop it off, and we’ll quote the repair against the price of a new seal before any work starts.

Mechanical seal components laid out for inspection and reconditioning at DXP Richmond

Repair Before You Replace

Mechanical seal reconditioning is often the faster, lower-cost way to get a pump back online. Before you order a new seal, send the failed one to Richmond for an evaluation.

Not sure if it’s time? Read When Should You Replace Your Mechanical Seals?

Warning Signs Your Mechanical Seal Needs Repair

Our Mechanical Seal Repair Process

A straightforward process for mechanical seal repair, from the moment your seal arrives in Richmond to the day it ships back.

1. Receive and document

We log the seal, the pump or equipment it came from, the application and the failure history.

2. Disassemble and clean

The seal is taken apart and cleaned so every component can be inspected.

3. Inspect and evaluate

Seal faces, secondary seals, springs and metal parts are inspected to identify the cause of failure.

4. Quote

You get a quote that compares the repair to the price of a new seal. If repair isn’t economical, we’ll quote a new seal instead. Parts are ordered once we receive your purchase order.

5. Repair and reassemble

Worn faces, elastomers and springs are replaced or reconditioned and the seal is reassembled.

6. Test and return

Rebuilt cartridge seals are checked on our new test bench in Richmond, then returned ready to install.

Mechanical Seal Types We Repair

Seal Brands

Our Richmond technicians repair John Crane and Flowserve mechanical seals. For split seals, we supply repair kits that your team or our field technicians can install. Don’t see your seal listed? Send us photos of the seal and nameplate and we’ll let you know.

Inside the DXP Richmond Seal Shop

Mechanical seal test fixture with pressure gauges at the DXP Richmond seal shop
Mechanical seal repair workbench and tool board at DXP Pacific Richmond, CA
Labeled mechanical seal parts and repair kits in inventory at the DXP Richmond shop
Arbor press, bench grinder and seal tools in the DXP Richmond seal shop

Industries We Serve

Mechanical Seal Repair FAQ

Can a leaking mechanical seal be repaired?

Often, yes. When the seal faces, elastomers and springs are worn but the metal hardware is in good condition, a mechanical seal can usually be rebuilt. We evaluate each seal and tell you whether repair or replacement makes more sense.

How do I send a seal to DXP for repair?

Fill out the form on this page or call (510) 236-5481. Then ship or drop off the seal at 1130 Potrero Ave, Richmond, CA 94804. Include your contact information, the pump or equipment it came from and a short note on how it failed.

What brands of mechanical seals do you repair?

We currently repair John Crane and Flowserve mechanical seals, in cartridge and component designs, single or double. For split seals, we supply repair kits for installation by your team or our field technicians. Have a different brand? Send us photos of the seal and nameplate and we’ll let you know.

Do you repair seals for customers outside the Bay Area?

Yes. The Richmond shop repairs mechanical seals for customers across California and Nevada. DXP Pacific also has locations in Bakersfield, Anaheim, Sparks and Las Vegas.

Is mechanical seal repair cheaper than buying a new seal?

In many cases it is. The savings depend on the seal design and its condition, which is why every repair starts with an inspection and a quote.

Request a Mechanical Seal Evaluation

Tell us about your seal and attach photos of the seal and its nameplate. A DXP Richmond seal specialist will follow up with next steps.

Ship or Drop Off Your Seal

DXP Pacific – Richmond Service Shop
1130 Potrero Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

Phone: (510) 236-5481

Include your contact information, the pump or equipment the seal came from and a short note on how it failed.

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