Patent ID: 6550779
Filing Date: 2003-04-22
Classification: F16J

Abstract:
A split seal component, usable for assembly in a split seal, comprising:a circular seal face including two seal face segments and having a primary sealing surface, an inner wall and an outer wall with an outer periphery; a first holder half which, prior to such assembly, includes at least a first attached band section cantilevered therefrom and having a free end extending from a fixed end attached to the first holder half; and a second holder half which, prior to such assembly, includes at least a second attached band section cantilevered therefrom and having a free end extending from a fixed end attached to the second holder half; prior to any attachment of the end of one band section to the end of another band section, each holder half including one said band section attached to the holder half, the first and second attached band sections positionable around a portion of said outer periphery when assembled in said split seal.