API 682 Certification – Arabian Seals Company

API 682
Certification

API 682 Certification for Stored Mechanical Seals

Ensuring Compliance, Safety, and Readiness for Operation

Mechanical seals kept in storage may appear unused, but they still require verification before installation—especially in critical applications. Our API 682 Certification for Stored Seals provides assurance that seals stored for less than two years remain fully compliant, structurally sound, and ready for safe operation.

This certification confirms that your seal meets the performance and reliability expectations defined by API 682, the industry’s leading standard for mechanical seal qualification.

Why API 682 Certification Matters for Stored Seals

Even when stored correctly, mechanical seals can be affected by:

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Elastomer aging

Environmental exposure

Shelf‑life limitations

API 682 Certification ensures your stored seal is still suitable for installation and capable of delivering reliable performance

What API 682 Certification Covers

For seals stored less than 2 years, our certification includes: 

Visual and dimensional inspection to confirm no degradation
Elastomer condition verification based on material shelf‑life
Seal face flatness and surface condition check
Metal component inspection for corrosion or handling damage
Compliance confirmation with API 682 requirements
Certification documentation for audit and traceability

Because the seal has not exceeded the two‑year threshold, full re‑validation or repair is typically not required—making this a fast, cost‑effective compliance service.

Benefits of API 682 Certification for Stored Seals

Ensures the seal is safe and ready for installation
Confirms elastomer shelf‑life and material integrity
Reduces risk of premature failure after commissioning
Supports maintenance planning and reliability programs
Provides documented assurance for QA/QC and audits
Avoids unnecessary repair or re‑validation costs

This certification gives your maintenance and reliability teams complete confidence before putting a stored seal back into service.

Confidence Backed by Standards

With ASC’s API 682 Certification for stored seals, you receive verified assurance
that your seal meets industry standards and is ready for reliable operation—
without the need for full re‑validation.