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BNM (Maintain-in-Place)

Seepex BNM (Maintain-in-Place) — Large marine vessels with space restrictions, reduce port laytime.

Components & Design

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Technical Data

Rotor Joint Access Quick maintenance via sliding housing
Drive Joint Access Rear mounting for effortless removal
Max Pressure 96 bar
Maintenance In-place service without disconnection

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Common failures & inspection points

Elastomeric stator degradation and wear (most frequent failure mode in marine bilge applications)

Visual inspection for cracks, blisters, discoloration, hardness change; replacement cycle every 8,000-15,000 operating hours due to saltwater corrosion and emulsification stress

Rotor chrome plating failure and surface roughening (critical in high-sand bilge or abrasive media)

Surface finish measurements, coating integrity visual check; rotor replacement when chrome deterioration exceeds 0.003-0.005 inches runout tolerance

Mechanical seal leakage and component wear (secondary failure point, expensive replacement)

Pressure-side and suction-side leakage testing; bearing runout and alignment verification (max 0.003-0.005 inches); replacement interval 12,000-18,000 hours

Scheduled maintenance inspection intervals (regulatory compliance for marine service)

Initial inspection after 700-1,000 operating hours; subsequent checks at maximum 1,500-hour intervals; record wear patterns and debris types from each cycle

Corrosion and material incompatibility (saltwater/bilge-specific degradation in marine environment)

Verify 316L/316LTi stainless steel material selection; inspect bearing coatings and lube compatibility with seawater; assess anodic protection effectiveness for long-term storage

Type-general inspection and maintenance points for this equipment category — not model-specific.

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