Water & Wastewater

Sealing Solutions for Water and Wastewater Operations

Our sealing solutions for water and wastewater applications are built to reduce maintenance, improve uptime, and support energy efficiency. With reliable mechanical seals and packing systems, we help extend equipment life, cut emissions, and meet regulatory standards—all while keeping operations running efficiently.

Built for Durability. Designed for Compliance. Engineered to Save Water.

In water and wastewater treatment, reducing unplanned downtime, limiting water loss, cutting energy use, and keeping maintenance under control are all key to smooth, cost-effective operations. Progressive Sealing delivers proven sealing and protection solutions that help facilities meet these demands every day. When system reliability matters, the right sealing partner can make all the difference.

Maximizing uptime, reducing water and energy use, and lowering maintenance costs are critical for reliable and efficient water and wastewater operations.

Our practical, results-driven sealing solutions are built to handle these demands. With the right partner by your side, your equipment stays reliable—and your operation runs stronger.

  • Cut Maintenance Costs, Improve Safety, and Reduce Water Use

    Water and wastewater facilities face constant pressure to stay compliant with environmental regulations while dealing with aging equipment, tight budgets, and limited staff.

    Progressive Sealing provides reliable sealing solutions from Chesterton that help reduce maintenance needs, improve equipment uptime, and support compliance goals. Our mechanical seals and packing are trusted in both potable and wastewater systems, with options designed to extend equipment life and meet international standards for drinking water applications.

    Mechanical Seal Solutions: 442442C1510SpiralTrac®

    Packing Solutions: DualPac® 2211DualPac®  2212, 1730AMPS™

    Polymer Seal Solutions: 14K30K, SPLSMatrix Rotary Seal

  • Chesterton Connect™ – Real-Time Monitoring for Pump Health

    The Chesterton Connect System provides around-the-clock monitoring for pumps, helping spot issues early and prevent unexpected failures. Designed to track key performance data continuously, this system supports better reliability, longer equipment life, and a safer work environment—all without the need for constant manual checks.

  • Protect Critical Equipment and Infrastructure

    Aging infrastructure is one of the biggest challenges in water and wastewater operations. Progressive Sealing offers advanced ARC Industrial Coatings that help protect and restore pumps, tanks, clarifiers, weirs, grit chambers, manholes, rake arms, valves, and more.

    These coatings extend the life of both new and existing metal and concrete assets, helping reduce downtime and repair costs. They also improve energy efficiency and meet many international standards for use in potable water systems.

    Concrete Protection and Rebuilding: ARC CS2, ARC BX1ARC BX2ARC EG-1, ARC EG-1 FCARC 791ARC 858

    Metal Protection: ARC S1PW, ARC S1PW HBARC SD4iARC CS2

  • Lubricants Built for Demanding Environments

    Progressive Sealing supplies Chesterton specialty lubricants and greases designed to protect equipment like motor bearings, hoists, fans, conveyors, and crushers—even under tough conditions.

    Formulated to stand up to heavy loads, vibration, moisture, and chemical exposure, these lubricants help prevent premature bearing failure. Chesterton’s Quiet Bearing Technology (QBT™) offers strong resistance to water washout, corrosion, and extreme pressures and temperatures, helping extend bearing life and improve reliability across your operation.

    Performance Engineered Greases: 630, 638 EMG 100638 EMG 46

    Performance Engineered Oils: 601610 Plus610 MT610 HT650 AML720 CCG

    Lubri-Cup™ EM Series - Electro Mechanical Automatic Grease Dispensers: 
    EMEM-SEM-SPEM-VSEM-PLC

    Specialty Maintenance Products: 723783800803860

  • Services That Help You Cut Costs and Improve Performance

    Progressive Sealing works alongside your team to identify ways to improve reliability, reduce energy and water use, and lower your total cost of ownership. Our experienced field specialists and engineers provide hands-on support backed by proven technology and industry know-how.

    We take a focused approach to equipment performance—starting with on-site evaluations and ending with a practical, cost-saving action plan tailored to your facility.

    Our Services Include:

    • Plant surveys

    • Equipment improvement reports (EIN)

    • Water and energy usage assessments

    • Cost reduction strategies

    • Financial impact analysis

    • Operator training

    Water Conservation Solutions:

    • SpiralTrac® Active Throat Bushing reduces flush flow rates by 50%

    • Intelli-Flow™ Water Flow Controller achieves 95% savings in water usage

    • Flow Guardian Flow Meter reduces seal flush water rates

    • 14K Restrictor Bushing reduces flush requriements

  • Training Programs That Match Your Plant’s Needs

    Progressive Sealing offers hands-on training to help your team make the most of sealing solutions—from selecting the right products to proper installation and maintenance techniques.

    We tailor each program to your site, your equipment, and your goals. Training can be delivered on-site or at a certified facility, covering the latest tools, technologies, and best practices.

    Training Topics Include:

    • Product selection

    • Installation procedures

    • Maintenance techniques

    • Troubleshooting and problem-solving

BEYOND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

EXTEND EQUIPMENT LIFESPAN

ENJOY SHORTER LEAD TIMES

IMPROVE EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE BEYOND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

MINIMIZE DOWNTIME

ACCESS INVENTORY ON DEMAND

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