AQUASTAR LT 4315
Cotton yarn impregnated with grey grease and universally resistant mineral lubricant Rotary applications- Waste water, water treatment plants
- Mixers, agitators
- Cold & hot water valves
- Process water, sea water, slightly acid and alkaline sewage
Features & Benefits:
- Low cost natural yarn (Cost effective for basic applications)
- Running-in lubricant (Prevents over-heating during critical run-in period)
- Soft and flexible (Will not score shaft )
RAMIFLEX 4510
Ramie fibre packing with special red grease impregnation Plunger and rotary applications- Sugar industry, cigarette industry
- Stern tubes for ships
- Waste water, sewage, water treatment plants
Features & Benefits:
- Very strong fibre. Higher breaking strength than cotton or flax (Very wear resistant, longer operating life)
- Will not rot or shrink in water (Longer life and better sealing)
- Special grease impregnation (Cost effective solution for ambient temperature pump applications)
- Soft fibre (Will not scour shaft)
AROFLEX 6226
Aramid yarn packing with mineral-grease/graphite impregnation Rotary applications- All industry sectors
- Cold water, hot water, salt solutions, stock, water, molasses diluted acids and alkalies
Features & Benefits:
- Aramid yarn adds wear resistance (Excellent sealing against abrasive media)
- Grease/graphite impregnation throughout packing (Closes any possible leakage paths and provides smooth running)
- High melting point of impregnation (Very reliable at high temperatures)
FLEXALON 6250
Synthetic yarn packing with PTFE impregnation and with running-in lubricant Rotary applications- Pulp/Paper and process industry
- Applications: Pumps, agitators, mixers, refiners
- Cold and hot water, salt solutions, organic solvents, hydrocarbons, oils, greases, diluted acids and alkalis
Features & Benefits:
- Strong and smooth yarn (Extrusion resistant and easy on shaft)
- Good elasticity (Low maintenance)
- Wear resistant yarn (Longer service life)
- High cross-sectional density (Good leakage performance)
AROLAN 6210
Multi-filament aramid yarn with PTFE impregnation and running-in lubricant Plunger & rotary applications- Refiners, juice pumps, slurry pumps, dryers, mixers
- For abrasive media
- Hot and cold water, salt solutions, organic solvents, hydrocarbons, oils, greases, diluted acids, alkalis, steam up to 180ºC
Features & Benefits:
- Made from highly wear resistant multi-filament aramid yarn (Very long life, even with highly abrasive media)
- The packing retains its shape when cut and won’t fray (Easier handling)
- Thorough PTFE impregnation of packing with special impregnation (Smoother running performance)
- High level of resilience (Ideal for applications with shaft deflection)
UNIVAL II 6326
Graphite impregnated PTFE yarn with silicone oil running-in lubricant Rotary applications- Pumps, mixers, kneaders, agitators, paddle dryers
- For pumping almost all acids. Exceptions: highly concentrated nitric acid, oleum
- Used as standard packing in the chemical industry for nearly every medium
Features & Benefits:
- The fibres exhibit low thermal expansion, volumetric stability where there is temperature cycling (Less adjustment of gland required, less maintenance)
- The fibres provide excellent heat dissipation (Longer life, especially at higher speeds)
- Broad range of chemical resistance (Wide range of applications)
- Economical (Cost effective alternative to Unival GFO® packing)
- Suitable for broad range of pump applications (Standard packing - reduced inventory)
UNIVAL GFO® 6329
Graphite impregnated PTFE yarn with silicone oil running-in lubricant Rotary applications & valves- Pumps, mixers, kneaders, agitators, paddle dryers
- For pumping almost all acids. Exceptions: highly concentrated nitric acid, oleum
- Used as standard packing in the chemical industry for nearly every medium
Features & Benefits:
- The fibres exhibit low thermal expansion, volumetric stability where there is temperature cycling (Less adjustment of gland required, less maintenance)
- The fibres provide excellent heat dissipation (Longer life, especially at higher speeds)
- Broad range of chemical resistance (Wide range of applications)
- Very flexible packing and seals reliably with a minimum of gland pressure (Low leakage can be achieved without over tightening packing)
UNIMIX 7105
Injectable Sealing Compound Manufactured from a PTFE-based fiber with a high duty lubricant. Can be used with end rings of Arolan 6215, Alchem 6375, new Flexalon 6250 or similar. Application Use- Applications with abrasive medias, eg. Pulp & Paper
- Refiners, pumps, agitators, mixers and kneaders
Features & Benefits:
- High density (Minimized leakage)
- Reduced frictional force (Less wear and tear on equipment)
- Shorter fibre length compared with other injecable packings (More homogenous & easier to install)
- Often not necessary to dismantle, refurbish or replace worn shafts (Minimized downtime)
- 0-14pH, unlike other injectable packings (Can be used in chemical industry)
- Will not burn, even if gland is over-tightened (Easy maintenance)
AROCHEM 6211
Packing made of multifilament PTFE/Graphite compound yarn with re-enforced Aramid yarn corners Plunger applications- In the chemical industry
- Pumping abrasive media
- Pumping of cold and hot water, organic solvents and raw chemical materials, oils, greases, diluted acids and lyes
Features & Benefits:
- Good thermal conductivity of PTFE/graphite takes heat away from the running surface (Less frictional heat results in longer life)
- Strong aramid corners prevent twisting of packing rings and extrusion of packing rings (Stabilises packing giving longer life)
- PTFE/graphite yarns gives very good running qualities and protects plunger (No damage to plunger)
- Wear resistant aramid yarn is suitable for use in abrasive media (Long life in abrasive media)
AROCHEM 6212
Combination of aramid and PTFE yarns with running-in lubricant Plunger applications- Plunger pumps in the chemical industry, fertiliser industry
- Pumping abrasive media
- Pumping of cold and hot water, organic solvents and raw chemical materials, oils, greases, diluted acids and lyes
Features & Benefits:
- Strong aramid corners prevent twisting of packing rings and extrusion of packing rings (Stabilises packing giving longer life)
- PTFE yarns provides very smooth running (No damage to plunger)
- No content of black colour (Will not discolour media)
UNICHEM ST 6388
PTFE packing made from pure PTFE yarn with additional oil lubricant Valves & static applications- Low pressure valves, chemical industry
- All chemicals including concentrated hot acids and lyes. Exceptions: molten alkali metals, fluorine an some fluorine compounds
Features & Benefits:
- Very pliable (Provides very high sealing effect)
- Very dense when compressed (Very low leakage performance)
- Silicone running-in lubricant (Prevents over-heating during critical run-in period)
- Contains additional oil impregnation (Provides excellent sealing effect - especially for low pressure valve applications)
THERMOSTEAM 6551
Carbon yarn packing with special graphite impregnation and Inconel® fibre reinforcement additionally treaded with corrosion inhibitor Valves- Service packing for power plants
- High temperature/pressure applications in process industry
- For sealing hot water, steam, gases, oils, acids and alkalis Exceptions: strongly oxidising acids like sulphuric and nitric acid
Features & Benefits:
- Thermally stable carbon yarn (High temperature resistance)
- Newly developed impregnation optimises cross sectional density (Prevents any leakage through packing structure)
- Reinforced with 12 µm diameter Inconel® fibres (High pressure resistance without scoring spindle)
- High strength carbon yarns (Use as anti-extrusion and wiper end rings with GRAFIFLEX® and G-SPEZIAL)
GRAFOLAN 6570 HT
Graphite yarn packing with special graphite impregnation Valve & static applications- Very high temperature applications
- Acids, lyes, hydrocarbons, boiler feed water, gases, vapours. Exceptions: heavily oxidising brines, concentrated sulphuric acid, nitric acid
Features & Benefits:
- Very high temperature resistance (Ideal for very high temperature dynamic applications )
- Excellent chemical stability (Suitable for wide range of dynamic applications)
- Graphite impregnation throughout packing (Prevents over-heating and closes any possible leakage paths)
THERMAFLEX 6400
Packing made of silicate yarn Static applications- Ideal for very high temperature sealing
- Nitrous gases, inert gases, flue gases, acids, diluted lyes
- Extremely brittle - not suitable for dynamic applications
Features & Benefits:
- Provides very high silicate content (99% Si02) provides excellent heat insulation (Ideal for sealing extremely high temperature applications)
- High level of radiation resistance (Can be used in nuclear applications)
- No additives (No volume loss at high temperatures)
CERAMPACK 6450
Glass fibre packing with special graphite impregnation Static applications- Applications: Boilers, vessels, oven doors, lids, pipe insulation, etc.
- Chemically neutral and resistant to water, steam and oils
Features & Benefits:
- Combination of graphite and glass fibre and graphite impregnation ensures excellent heat insulation (Ideal for sealing extremely high temperature applications)
- Graphite impregnation improves cross sectional density (Optimises leakage performance and elasticity of packing)
- Material free of combustible components (Non-flammable)
BRAID COVER SEALS
Braid-over-core construction available as endless or cut lengths Static applications- Typical applications include: tank lid covers, manhole covers, filter dryers, chemical reactor and vessel joints, oven doors, rotary valves, rotary feeders
- Media compatibility depends on yarns and cores selected
- Diameters from 500mm to 2,000mm; cross sections from 6mm to 50mm
Features & Benefits:
- Available as endless rings (Eliminates natural leakage path)
- Available with variety of elastic cores to provide extra resilience (Will seal after every open and close cycle)
- Also available with yarn cores (Ensures superior sealing in many different applications)
- Lubricated version suitable for dynamic applications (eg. rotary valve/feeder) (Reduced friction ensures longer operating life)