Valve stem packings

Longterm sealing plus fugitive emission control

• High integrity gland sealing for control valves.
• Reduces fugitive emissions to below 50ppm to help industry meet EU IPPC Directive.
• Longterm adjustment-free operation - over 100,000 valve strokes.
• Low friction graphite for accurate valve action.
• Maximum system pressure: 250bar.

World-beating fugitive emission control

• Independently certified to TA-Luft requirements.
• Fugitive emission control to well below 100ppm.
• Top of its class in independent tests run on behalf of CAPI Group (Akzo Nobel, Shell, Dow and DSM).
• Low friction on rotary and rising stem valves.
• Maximum system pressure: 250bar.

Low friction plus fugitive emission control

• Moulded rings of expanded graphite to which a special low-friction coating is sinter bonded.
• Fugitive emission control to 50ppm or lower.
• Retains low-friction with emission control for 60,000+ valve cycles.
• Maximum service pressure: 250bar.

Outstanding performance with aggressive media

• Highly versatile packing of 100% Gore GFO^® yarn.
• Extended service life - by up to 400% in harsh enviroments.
• Approved for potable water and food processing. 
• Maximum system pressure: 80bar.
• Also recommended for pump duties. 

Potable water and aggressive chemical slurries

• White packing of highly developed yarn.
• WRAS approved for potable water duties. 
• Outstanding chemical compatibility: pH 0-14.
• Maximum system pressure: 100bar.
• Also recommended for pumps.

Potable water and chemical industry duties

• Graphite-lubricated PTFE on a silicone rubber core.
• Hardwearing, flexible, safe and easy to fit.
• WRAS approved for potable water duties.
• Maximum system pressure: 50bar.
• Also recommended for centifugal pumps.

Hardwearing - yet soft and flexible

• Longlife sealing with aggressive slurries.
• Clean 'white' packing to replace 'yellow' aramid.
• Reduces stockholding - suits many valves/pumps.
• Maximum system pressure: 150bar.
• Also highly recommended for pump duties.

High-performance packing for harsh conditions

• Cross-plaited aramid yarn construction.
• For arduous duties and abrasive media.
• Approved for potable water and food processing.
• Maximum system pressure: 150bar.
• Also recommended for pumps.

Rapid repacking of valves

• Versatile cord-type packing of PTFE.
• For emergency duties or longterm use on non-critical services.
• Excellent chemical resistance.
• Maximum system pressure: 35bar.

Pure white packing for food processing

• Outstanding non-contaminating packing made from WL Gore's highly-developed SEQUEL^® ePTFE yarn.
• Yarn approved for food duties.
• Recommended for sugar and chocolate processing.
• Maximum system pressure: 100bar. 
• Also recommended for pumps.

High performance packing for caustic chemicals

• Universal packing of a unique synthetic yarn, cross-plaited over an elastomeric core.
• Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.
• Maximum system pressure: 100bar.
• Also recommended for pumps.

Potable water duties and oxygen services

• PTFE-based packing cleansed of all organic matter and volatile content.
• Approved for oxygen and potable water services.
• Maximum system pressure: 250bar.
• Also suitable for reciprocating pumps. 

Exellent chemical resistance

• Cross-plaited in tough, thermally stable PTFE fibre yarn.
• Longlife valve sealing with minimum maintenance.
• Chemical compatibility: pH 0-14.
• Maximum system pressure: 150bar.
• Also suitable for pumps.

Designed for slurries and abrasive media

• Aramid at corners, PTFE/graphite in the body, over an elastomeric core.
• Long sealing life with highly abrasive media.
• Approved for potable water and food processing.
• Maximum system pressure: 250bar.
• Also recommended for pumps.

Our economical, universal packing

• Cross-plait construction of graphite and PTFE yarn.
• Durable, high strength, low friction material.
• Resists steam, fuels, oils, acids, alkalis, solvents...
• Maximum system pressure: 120bar.
• Also recommended for pump duties.

High temperature steam and aggressive chemicals

• Graphite yarn lubricated with flake graphite.
• For control and on-off valves with steam or chemicals.
• Wide temperature range: -50°C to +550°C.
• Maximum system pressure: 150bar or higher.

Highly versatile packing used across industry

• High strength graphite yarn lubricated with PTFE.
• Excellent lubricity and good thermal conductivity.
• Excellent chemical and temperature capabilities.  
• Maximum system pressure: 150bar.
• Also recommended for pump applications. 

Superior gland packing for valves

• All carbon construction - low friction, high thermal conductivity
• Extrusion resistant at high system pressures
• Maximum temperature with steam +650°C
• Maximum system pressure 250bar
  

Exceptional operating qualities

• Graphite foil preformed into endless or spilt rings.
• Outstanding chemical and temperature capabilities.
• Approved for potable water and food processing.
• Highest purity Nuclear Grade also available.
• Maximum system pressure: 250bar.
• Also recommended for centrifugal pumps.  

High temperature duties with aggressive media

• Graphite ribbons plaited into length form packing.
• Widely used for steam and chemical processing.
• Outstanding chemical and temperature ranges. 
• Maximum system pressure: 250bar.
• Also recommended for centrifugal pumps.

Reinforced graphite for high temperature duties 

• Graphite ribbon reinforced with Inconel wires.
• For very high temperature duties at power stations, refineries, metallugical plants, etc... 
• Excellent chemical resistance.
• Maximum system pressure: 300bar.

Maintenance expedient for valve stem sealing

• Exfoliated graphite tape for swift application.
• Suitable for steam, petroleum products, acids, etc...
• Very wide temperature range.
• Approved for potable water and food processing.
• Maximum system pressure: 70bar. 

Aluminium foil for high temperatures

• Aluminium foils on a graphited glass yarn core.
• Widely used with oils, solvents and refrigerants.
• Well proven in consistent longterm service.
• Maximum system pressure: 100bar.
• Also recommended for pump applications.

Cost effective multi-service on land and sea

• Cross-plaited yarn of glass and three other fibres.
• Cost effective in marine use and most industries.
• Heat and wear resistant - extended working life.
• Maximum system pressure: 150bar.
• Also recommended for pump applications.

Ideal for high temperature steam and oils

• Contains yarns of four synthetic fibres.
• Widely used on boiler feed systems.
• For use with steam, process water, oils...
• Maximum system pressure: 20bar.
• Also recommended for centifugal pumps.

Wire-reinforced packing for high temperatures

• Inconel-reinforced glass fibre on a composite core.
• Tough, general purpose packing for heavy industry.
• Operates at up to 500°C.
• Maximum system pressure: 150bar. 

Loose-form fibre packing for high temperatures

• Based on carbon fibre and graphite flakes.
• Suitable for steam, hydrocarbons, weak acids, etc.
• Operates at up to 540°C.
• Maximum system pressure: 120bar.

High performance lead foil packing

• Lead foils folded around a glass yarn core.
• Suitable for steam, ammonia, many refrigerants...
• Maximum system pressure: 70bar.
• Also highly recommended for pump duties.

Economical and versatile packing for general service

• Yarns of glass fibre impregnated with graphite.
• Highly versatile - reduces stockholding inventories.
• Operates at temperatures up to 350°C.
• Maximum system pressure: 70bar.
• Also recommended for pump applications.

General valve service at high temperatures

• Inconel-reinforced graphite on carbon fibre core. 
• Economical general service valve packing.
• Widely used in the marine and heavy industries.
• Operates at up to 500°C, including steam.
• Maximum system pressure: 150bar.

Superior quality, graphite-free cotton packing

• White packing in soft cotton, lubricated with tallow.
• High lubricity - ideal for cold water applications.
• Maximimum system pressure: 50bar.
• Also recommended for pump applications.

• Dense, robust packing of PTFE-impregnated flax.
• For bilge water systems, stern glands, rudder posts...
• Maximum system pressure: 100bar.
• Also recommended for pump applications. 

General purpose packing for aqueous environments

• Top performing flax-based packing.
• Good service in valves for aqueous systems.
• Lubricates and helps protect contacting surfaces.
• Maximum system pressure: 100bar.
• Also recommended for hydraulic rams, etc.

Our strongest rot-proof natural fibre packing

• Ramie fibre yarns impregnated with PTFE.
• Outstanding resistance to extrusion and abrasion.
• Widely used in the mining and quarrying sectors.
• Maximum system pressure: 250bar. 
• Highly recommended for pump applications.

General marine duties and waste water systems

• Flax yarns lubricated with petroleum jelly and flake graphite.
• Long operational life on waste water systems.
• Maximum system pressure: 100bar.
• Also recommended for pump applications.

Your 'natural' choice with cold water and oils

• Fine cotton yarns impregnated with lubricants.
• Very economical for general services.
• Maximum system pressure: 50bar.
• Also suitable for pump applications.

Our economical packing for marine duties

• Tallow-impregnated flax coated with mica.
• For marine and general aqueous services.
• Lubricates and protects metal surfaces.
• Maximum system pressure: 100bar.
• Also stern glands, rudder posts, hydraulic rams...

Fugitive emission control with Kalrez^®

• Kalrez^® Valve Stem Packing system by DuPont Performance Elastomers.
• Five-high set can reduce valve stem leakage to 10ppm or less.
• Maximum system pressure: 170bar.

Live-loaded graphite rings for minimal maintenance

• Customised system for high-integrity sealing.
• For inaccessible valves handling hazardous media.
• Or subject to thermal/pressure cycling or vibration.
• Live-loading with disc springs minimises routine maintenance.
• Maximum system pressure: 250bar.

Economical gland packing for valves and pumps

• Tough aramid fibre construction.
• Economical and hardwearing.
• Suitable for use with a wide range of media.
• Maximum system pressure 150bar. 

Pharmaceutical grade gland packing

• FDA compliant & USP Class VI certificated 
• Suitable for SIP, CIP & WFI environments
• Maximum system pressure 150bar
• Temperature range -100°C to +260°C 

Valve stem duties to 1000°C constant with gases

• Recommended for slow rotary duties.
• Withstands excursions to 1100°C.
• Made from non-hazardous mineral fibres.
• Competitively priced alternative to hard ceramic fibre materials.