A true, general service, braided PTFE pump or valve packing for many types of rotary and reciprocating services.
Every fiber in the SYNTHEPAK® material is completely impregnated with a proprietary Garlock manufacturing process. All internal voids are filled, eliminating the dry centers left by other packing treatments. A carefully applied snow-white petrolatum eases start-up.
FEATURES and BENEFITS
- Clean, dependable service
- Unique spun synthetic fiber; ideal replacement for asbestos
- Excellent for pumps, valves, rods, plungers, rams, expansion joints
- Reduces shaft and sleeve wear for lower operational costs
- Versatile, multi-use packing means lower inventory stocking costs
- Styles 8909, 8913, 8921-K, 8922
SPECIFICATIONS
- Min. Temperature -170°F / -112°C
- Max. Temperature: 550°F / 287.8°C
- Max. Rotary Pump Pressure: 500 psi / 34.5 bar
- Max. Valve Pressure: 2,500 psi / 172.4 bar
- Max. Rotary Pump Speed: 2,500 fpm / 12.7 meters/sec
APPLICATIONS
- Papermaking
