PALMETTO PACKING 1389 1/8 Compression Packing Seal, Lubrication, OSHA/RoHS, Black, 4,300 fpm Max. Shaft Speed, 1/8 Square Inch 5 Feet Length

Palmetto 1389 packing seal or gland seal is designed to seal a variety of fluids. It is used to contain solvents, gases, water, acids, oil and other chemicals that are subdued to different pressures and temperatures.

Features:

• Palmetto Packing 1389 packing seal secures valves, pumps and other components from fluid leaks in general service and light slurry applications.
• It features oriented virgin ePTFE yarn heavily loaded with super-pure graphite powder that soaks lubricant, withstands harsh chemicals and disperses heat.
• It comes with an inert lubricant that improves packing life by decreasing break-in time and frictional heat.
• This compression packing seal operates under a broad temperature range (-400 to 550 degrees F).

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How does the packing seal operate?

A. Packing seals fill in space and reduce fluid loss by wrapping rope-like materials around a pump's shaft.

Q. Why is compression packing used?

A. Compression packing is produced from various packing fibres. It eliminates leakage and improves the life of rotating equipment like pumps and valves.

Q. Where is gland packing employed?

A. Gland packing is used frequently for the sealing and preventing leakage of working fluid along the stem in valves and the shaft in pumps.