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Reciprocating Pumps/Rams

We have almost 20 compression packing grades for reciprocating pumps and rams.

Between them, they will handle duties to well beyond 250bar on slurry pumps -- plus the unusual demands of massive water-powered rams for boat lifts on canals.


Products

Arasele - reciprocating duties
Arasele - reciprocating duties

Longlife gland sealing for abrasive/aggresive media

  • Kinder to rams than traditional aramid products.
  • Excellent resistance to abrasive chemical media.
  • Can reduce users' stockholding requirements.
  • Maximum rod speed: 1.5m/s.
  • Also used on centrifugal pumps and valves.
Aluflon - reciprocating duties
Aluflon - reciprocating duties

Potable water and aggressive chemical slurries 

  • White conformable packing of highly developed yarn.
  • Developed for use with caustic slurries.
  • WRAS approved for potable water applications.
  • Maximum rod speed: 2m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.
Duramid® - reciprocating duties
Duramid® - reciprocating duties

Tough packing for harsh conditions

  • Cross-plaited aramid yarn construction.
  • Approved for potable water and food processing.
  • Recommended for arduous duties and abrasive media.
  • Maximum rod speed: 1.5m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.
Fluograf® - reciprocating duties
Fluograf® - reciprocating duties

Outstanding packing for aggressive chemical media

  • Highly versatile packing of 100% Gore GFO® yarn.
  • Approved for potable water and food processing.
  • Well proven with aggressive media 
  • Maximum system pressure: 80bar.
  • Also suitable of valves and centrifugal pumps.
Fluolion SEQUEL® - reciprocating duties
Fluolion SEQUEL® - reciprocating duties

Pure white packing for food processing

  • Outstanding non-contaminating product made from WL Gore's highly-developed SEQUEL® ePTFE yarn.
  • Yarn approved for food duties.
  • Recommended for sugar and chocolate processing.
  • Maximum rod speed: 2m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.

 

Fluolion® Emulsion XA-P - reciprocating duties
Fluolion® Emulsion XA-P - reciprocating duties

High performance packing for chemical duties

  • Universal packing of a unique synthetic fibre, cross-plaited over an elastomeric core.
  • Excellent resistance to hot, abrasive and highly caustic media.
  • Maximum rod speed: 1m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.
Fluolion® Filament D - reciprocating duties
Fluolion® Filament D - reciprocating duties

High purity and exceptional chemical resistance

  • PTFE-based packing cleansed of all organic matter and volatile content.
  • Compatible with media in the range pH 0-14 including corrosive agents.
  • Maximum rod speed: 0.5m/s.
  • Also recommended for valves.
Fluolion® Filament L - reciprocating duties
Fluolion® Filament L - reciprocating duties

High performance PTFE packing

  • Cross-plaited PTFE yarn, impregnated and densified with PTFE particles.
  • Chemical compatibilty: pH 0-14, including corrosive acids and alkalis.
  • Maximum rod speed: 1m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.
Hornet - reciprocating duties
Hornet - reciprocating duties

For potable water, slurries and abrasive media

  • Aramid at corners, PTFE/graphite in the body, over an elastomeric core.
  • Long life with highly abrasive, aggressive media.
  • Approved for potable water and food processing.
  • Maximum rod speed: 2m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.
Liongraf - reciprocating duties
Liongraf - reciprocating duties

Our economical, universal packing

  • Cross-plait construction of graphite/PTFE yarn.
  • Durable, high strength, low friction material.
  • Exellent chemical resistance.
  • Maximum rod speed: 2m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.
Graphite Filament Packing - reciprocating duties
Graphite Filament Packing - reciprocating duties

Versatile packing with high speed capability 

  • High strength graphite yarn, lubricated with PTFE.
  • Dense and resilient for long operational life.
  • Excellent chemical and temperature capabilities.
  • Maximum rod speed: 4m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps. 
Flexmet A Type M - reciprocating duties
Flexmet A Type M - reciprocating duties

Metal foil packing for high temperatures

  • Aluminium foil on a graphited glass yarn core.
  • Very wide temperature range.
  • Recommended for refrigeration compressors.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.
Fluolion® Emulsion 2XA - reciprocating duties
Fluolion® Emulsion 2XA - reciprocating duties

Cost effective multi-service on land and sea

  • Cross-plait yarn of glass and three other fibres.
  • Highly cost effective, multi-service packing.
  • Maximum rod speed: 2m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.
Super Flexmet XA - reciprocating duties
Super Flexmet XA - reciprocating duties

High performance lead foil packing

  • Lead foil twisted around a glass yarn core.
  • Recommended for refrigeration plant compressors.
  • Maximum rod speed: 1m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.
Supeta XA - reciprocating duties
Supeta XA - reciprocating duties

Economical packing for general service

  • Texturised glass yarns coated with graphite.
  • Highly verstatile product that reduces stock inventories.
  • Widely used with waste water, process water and oils.
  • Maximum rod speed: 1m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.
Cottonpak Type E - reciprocating duties
Cottonpak Type E - reciprocating duties

Superior quality graphite-free cotton packing

  • White packing in soft cotton, lubricated with tallow.
  • High lubricity, recommended for cold water duties.
  • Maximim rod speed: 1m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and reciprocating pumps.
Fluolion® Sturntite - reciprocating duties
Fluolion® Sturntite - reciprocating duties

Our premier packing for marine duties

  • Dense, robust packing of PTFE-impregnated flax.
  • Used for bilge water, waste water, sewage, etc.
  • Maximum rod speed: 1m/s.
  • Also for rotary duties: stern tubes, rudder posts... 
Glengarry - reciprocating duties
Glengarry - reciprocating duties

General purpose packing for aqueous environments

  • Top performing flax-based packing.
  • For hydraulic rams, pumps and accumulators.
  • Lubricant helps protects contacting surfaces.
  • Maximum rod speed: 1m/s.
  • Also recommended for valves.  
Ramiex - reciprocating duties
Ramiex - reciprocating duties

Gland packing for your highest pressure applications

  • Ramie yarns impregnated with PTFE dispersion.
  • Outstanding extrusion and abrasion resistance.
  • Used by mining and quarrying industries.
  • Maximum rod speed: 2m/s.
  • Has operated at 700bar with support rings. 
Rapido - reciprocating duties
Rapido - reciprocating duties

General marine applications and waste water systems

  • Flax yarns, impregnated with petroleum jelly and coated with flake graphite.
  • For waste water, sewage and bilge pumps.
  • Maximum rod speed: 1m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.
Rover Medium Soft Cotton - reciprocating duties
Rover Medium Soft Cotton - reciprocating duties

Your 'natural' choice for cold water and oils

  • Fine cotton yarns impregnated with lubricants.
  • Very economical for general services.
  • Maximum rod speed: 1m/s.
  • Also suitable for valves and centrifugal pumps.  
Sextant - reciprocating duties
Sextant - reciprocating duties

Our economical packing for marine duties

  • Flax yarns lubricated with tallow and mica.
  • Economical and reliable service with hydraulic rams, pumps and accumulators in aqueous environments.
  • Maximum rod speed: 1m/s.
  • Also suitable for stern tubes, rudder posts, etc. 
Duracom - reciprocating duties
Duracom - reciprocating duties

Economical gland packing for pumps and valves 

  • Tough aramid fibre construction.
  • Economical and hardwearing.
  • Suitable for use with a wide range of media.
  • Maximum rod speed 1m/s. 
Fluosele - for reciprocating duties
Fluosele - for reciprocating duties

Pharmaceutical grade gland packing

  • FDA compliant & USP Class VI certificated 
  • Suitable for SIP, CIP & WFI environments
  • Maximum rod speed 2m/s 
  • Maximum system pressure 100bar


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