Garlock Sealing Technologies Announces the Addition of a Shaft Grounding Bearing Isolator
Palmyra, New York - Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC. (Garlock Sealing Technologies),a leader in fluid sealing technology for more than 100 years, announces the launch of a new Bearing Isolator that incorporates shaft grounding technology.

PALMYRA, NY, January 10, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Garlock SGiTM is the first seal to offer maintenance-free and reliable bearing protection by preventing bearing contamination, lubrication loss and electrical damage.

The Garlock SGi is a marriage of proven technology: the Garlock GUARDIANTM non-sparking, non-contact labyrinth seal and the AEGISTM shaft grounding ring. "No other seal provides the level of protection or freedom from costly maintenance like the SGi does," says Earl Rogalski, senior product manager for Garlock Sealing Technologies.

Rogalski adds: "Nearly every manufacturer is facing challenges to reduce operating costs. A popular method to reduce costly energy consumption it to use variable frequency drives. On the surface, VFD's provide operational cost savings; however, hidden beneath the savings are increased maintenance costs caused by premature bearing failures. The Garlock SGi solves this failure mode by protecting the bearings from electrical discharge damage, while at the same time preventing contamination ingress and lubrication egress."

For more information on the new Garlock SGi Bearing Isolator, please visit www.klozure.com or www.garlock.com.

Garlock SGi bearing isolators are designed to easily replace both contact lip seals and traditional bearing isolators used in nearly every industrial application. The Garlock SGi is available for shaft sizes ranging from 0.875" to over 6", in flanged, flangeless and custom configurations.

Press Release Contact Information:

Earl Rogalski
Garlock
Sr. Product Manager
1666 Division Street
Palmyra, New York
USA 14522
Voice: 315-597-3362
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