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Fluolion SEQUEL® - for valves

Description
An outstanding, non-contaminating packing, made from WL Gore & Associates' highly developed SEQUEL^® yarn of ePTFE and an entrapped white solid lubricant, with heat conductivity and lubricity features close to those of graphite. James Walker's design and manufacturing expertise converts the yarn to a cross-plaited packing offering optimum performance, density, resilience and durability.

Typical applications
Rotary and reciprocating plant in the food processing, pharmaceutical, speciality chemicals, and pulp and paper sectors. It is particularly recommended for sugar and chocolate processing, and fine paper production.

Specifications

• Material complies with FDA requirements 21 CFR 177.1550, 21 CFR 175.300 and 21 CFR 170.39 for food use.  

Prime features

• Clean, non-contaminating and graphite-free.
• Long maintenance-free service life.
• Minimal shaft wear and leakage.
• Superior performance over other pure white packings.

Chemical properties
Compatible with media in the range pH 1-14, excluding strong oxidising agents and molten alkali metals.

Service capabilities - valve stem duties
Maximum operating temperature:  +280°C
Minimum operating temperature:   -100°C.
Maximum system pressure:            100bar.

Service capabilities - centrifugal pumps and rotary equipment
Maximum operating temperature:  +280°C
Minimum operating temperature:   -100°C.
Maximum shaft speed:                   20m/s.
Maximum system pressure:            20bar.

Service capabilities - reciprocating pumps and rams
Maximum operating temperature:  +280°C
Minimum operating temperature:   -100°C.
Maximum rod speed:                     2m/s.
Maximum system pressure:           100bar.

How supplied
Ex-stock: all popular square sections from 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths. Customers are recommended to use sets of preformed rings for optimum performance, fitting ease and economy. Full fitting instructions are included.

Click here to download the Compression Packing Guide pdf (2.17MB)

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