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Description
Dense, robust packing, plaited from the finest quality flax yarns, impregnated with Fluolion® PTFE and petroleum-based grease. Flax yarns are selected for strength, durability, rot resistance and lubricant retention properties.
Typical applications
Well proven product on marine duties - widely used on stern glands and rudder posts of all sizes, bilge pumps and valves, etc. Non-marine applications include pumps and valves handling waste water or sewage.
Prime features
Chemical properties
Compatible with media in the range pH 5-10.
Service capabilities - valve stem duties
Maximum operating temperature: +95°C.
Minimum operating temperature: -40°C.
Maximum system pressure: 100bar.
Service capabilities - centrifigal pumps and rotary equipment
Maximum operating temperature: +95°C.
Minimum operating temperature: -40°C.
Maximum shaft speed: 9.0m/s.
Maximum system pressure: 25bar.
Service capabilities - reciprocating pumps and rams
Maximum operating temperature: +95°C.
Minimum operating temperature: -40°C.
Maximum rod speed: 1.0m/s.
Maximum system pressure: 100bar.
How supplied
Ex-stock: all popular square sections from 3mm to 22mm, boxed in 8m lengths; and 25mm to 50mm sections in 9m lengths. Other cross-sections manufactured to order. Also supplied as split preformed rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are included.
Click here to download the Compression Packing Guide pdf (2.17MB)
