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Fluolion® Filament D - reciprocating duties

Description
A high-purity white packing, cross-plaited from tough thermally stable PTFE fibre yarn. The product is impregnated and densified with particles of PTFE, then cleaned of all organic matter and volatile content.

Typical applications
The purity of Filament D allows it to be used as a valve packing for oxygen services, potable water and food applications. It is also suitable for low speed reciprocating pumps handling chemicals.

Specifications

• Materials conform to FDA requirement 21 CFR 177.1550 for food use. 
• BAM approved for services with gaseous oxygen at up to 60°C and 20bar, and with liquid oxygen to 250°C and 150bar.
• WRAS approved for use with hot and cold potable water at up to 85°C.

  Prime features

• High purity, with excellent chemical resistance.
• Long life valve sealing with minimum maintenance.
• Clean and highly conformable for easy fitting.

Chemical properties
Compatible with media in the range pH 0-14, including corrosive acids and alkalis.

Service capabilities - valve stem duties
Maximum operating temperature:       +250°C.
Minimum operating temperature:         -100°C.
Maximum system pressure:                250bar.

Service capabilities - reciprocating pumps and rams
Maximum operating temperature:       +250°C.
Minimum operating temperature:         -100°C.
Maximum rod speed:                           0.5m/s.
Maximum system pressure:                  50bar.

How supplied
Ex-stock: all popular square sections from 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths. Also supplied as split preformed rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are included. 

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

 

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