Compression Packings Guide PDF

Compression Packings
The comprehensive guide

to compression packing
products for all pumps,
valves, lids and gland
sealing duties
High Performance Sealing Technology

Introduction
James Walker’s constant advances in

materials and lubricants, product
design and manufacturing techniques,
bring you compression packings to
match your most modern fluid handling
systems – and your older plant.
This guide describes packings that:

l Provide best value fluid sealing for
your specific plant duties
l Range from state-of-the-art materials
to traditional ‘natural’ yarns
l Work in the most chemically
aggressive and abrasive
environments
l Offer world-beating fugitive emission
control – often to below 50ppm
l Operate under poor mechanical
conditions with off-centre shafts or
worn bearings
l Are approved for potable water, food
or liquid/gaseous oxygen duties
l Reduce your stockholding levels –
as one length-form packing can
often be used for many different
valves, pumps and other fluid
handling plant at a site.
Industries across the world rely on our

packings to help keep their valves,
Why use packed glands? Non-standard packings
pumps and other equipment operating
The packed gland stands the test of time, Contact us if you need a non-standard
efficiently day-in and day-out – with
as: size or special-duty compression packing
energy saving benefits and the
l An exceptionally reliable fluid sealing – we are expert at custom design and
minimum of fugitive emissions.
device production.
l Simple to install and maintain
l Highly versatile With our fluid sealing and application
l Remarkably cost effective in both engineering expertise, backed by a wide
downtime and materials – especially range of raw materials and flexible
when compared to complex production facilities, we are able to solve
alternatives. all your specific sealing problems.
Duties at a glance Four simple steps to find your best value packing
Throughout this guide we use icons to Step 1: Turn to Quick reference chart on Sectors of each packing product that is
indicate different plant applications: pages 4 & 5. The left-hand column lists recommended for the types of duty you
packings under six services: need.
for valve stems l Rotary, Valve & Reciprocating duties
l Rotary & Valve duties Step 3: Check the detailed
l Rotary duties only specifications of each ‘short listed’
l Valve & Reciprocating duties
for centrifugal pumps and
product in the main body of this
l Valve duties only
rotary equipment
guide.
l Static (Lids & Doors) duties only.
for reciprocating pumps and
Step 4: Contact your local James
rams
Step 2: Compare your plant Walker company or distributor (see back
specifications with the Service cover) for best value prices and delivery
for static duties – tank lids
Capabilities, Media Guide and Industry details.
and doors
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Contents
Properties & applications Customised packings

P4/5 Quick reference chart P28 Valvemaster® Packing Sets
KVSP®
PTFE-based
P6 Fluograf® Injectable packings
P7 Arasele P29 Injectable Black, White & Yellow
P8 Duramid®
Hornet Complementary products & services
P9 Fluolion SEQUEL® P30 Pre-formed packing rings
Liongraf Packing Ring Cutter
P10 Aquagraf Packing Extractors
Fluolion® Filament D & L P31 Molyon Grease
P11 Fluolion® Emulsion XA-P Graphite Grease
Aluflon Silicone Grease
P32 Copper Anti-Seize Compound
Graphite-based Nickel Anti-Seize Compound
P12 Supagraf® Premier Training CD-ROM
P13 Supagraf® Control
P14 Supagraf® LF Rings Custom-designed & non-standard
P15 Supagraf® RibbonPak products
Supagraf® RibbonPak M P33 Soot blower packing rings
P16 Supagraf® Moulded Rings Graphite-free Hornet
Supagraf® Tape High temperature lid seals
P17 Grafpak Braided glass yarns
Graphite Filament Packing Grafpak with wire
Aramid with PTFE
Non-hazardous silica fibre Higher temperature Armoured
P18 Valcor® Hi-Temp Supasca XA
Silicone-coated braided glass
XA range sleeving
P19 Fluolion® Emulsion 2XA Other products
Incoval XA
P20 Fortuna XA P33 What is Supalubrication?
Supeta XA
P21 Super Flexmet XA James Walker in action
Flexmet A Type M P34 Immediate supply
P22 Armoured Supasca XA Installation service
Research & development
Flex, cotton & ramie James Walker customer support
P23 Ramiex James Walker quality
Rover Medium Soft Cotton
P24 Cottonpak Type E P35 Alphabetical index of products
Fluolion® Sturntite Trademark acknowledgements
P25 Sextant
Glengarry P36 James Walker companies and
distributors
Tank lid seals
P26 Tankatite® 440
Tankatite® 660
P27 Tankatite® 250
Tankatite® 880 Super
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Quick reference chart
Key: 3= suitable product 7 = not suitable n/a = not applicable l = Certified to TA LUFT for VOC fugitive emission control in valves
SERVICE CAPABILITIES
Recommended Product name More Static
service type details Rotary Valve Reciprocating (Lids/Doors) Temper
on Shaft speed Pressure Pressure Rod speed Pressure Pressure MIN
page (m/s) (bar) (bar) (m/s) (bar) (bar) (°C)
Rotary/Valve/
Reciprocating
Aluflon 11 12 20 100 2 50 n/a –50
Arasele 7 20 25 150 1.5 100 n/a –50
Duramid® 8 20 25 150 1.5 150 n/a –50
Fluograf® 6 22 10 80 1 80 n/a –100
Fluolion® Emulsion XA-P 11 20 25 100 1 100 n/a –50
Fluolion® Emulsion 2XA 19 12 25 150 2 100 n/a –50
Fluolion® Filament L 10 10 25 150 1 100 n/a –100
Fluolion SEQUEL® 9 20 20 100 2 100 n/a –100
Fluolion® Sturntite 24 9 25 100 1 100 n/a –40
Graphite Filament Packing 17 20 25 150 4 50 n/a –50
Hornet 8 20 20 250 2 100 n/a –50
Liongraf 9 17.5 20 120 2 80 n/a –100
Ramiex 23 17.5 20 250 2 250 n/a –30
Supeta XA 20 10 10 70 1 70 n/a –40
Rotary/Valve
Aquagraf 10 20 10 50 n/a n/a n/a –50
Flexmet A Type M 22 7.5 20 100 1 70 n/a –70
Fortuna XA 19 20 15 20 n/a n/a n/a –40
Super Flexmet XA 21 20 20 70 1 70 n/a –70
Supagraf® Moulded Rings (steam) 16 25 10 250 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Supagraf® RibbonPak (steam) 15 25 25 250 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Rotary
Cottonpak Type E 24 7 10 50 1 50 n/a –40
Injectable Black 29 6 8 n/a n/a n/a n/a –10
Injectable White 29 10 16 n/a n/a n/a n/a –100
Injectable Yellow 29 8.5 15 n/a n/a n/a n/a –50
Rover Medium Soft Cotton 23 7 10 50 1 50 n/a –40
Valve/Reciprocating
Fluolion® Filament D 10 4 10 250 0.5 50 n/a –100
Glengarry 25 4 10 100 1 100 n/a –40
Sextant 25 3 10 100 1 100 n/a –40
Valve
Grafpak 17 n/a n/a 150 n/a n/a n/a –50
Incoval XA 20 n/a n/a 150 n/a n/a n/a –40
KVSP® (Kalrez® and Teflon® rings) l 28 n/a n/a 170 n/a n/a n/a 0
KVSP® (Kalrez® and Zymaxx® rings) l 28 n/a n/a 170 n/a n/a n/a 0
Supagraf® Control l 13 n/a n/a 250 n/a n/a n/a –200
Supagraf® LF Rings l 14 n/a n/a 250 n/a n/a n/a –200
Supagraf® Premier l 12 n/a n/a 250 n/a n/a n/a –200
Supagraf® RibbonPak M (steam) 15 n/a n/a 300 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Supagraf® Tape 16 n/a n/a 70 n/a n/a n/a –200
Valvemaster® Packing Sets 28 n/a n/a 250 n/a n/a n/a –200
Static
(Lids/Doors) Armoured Supasca XA 21 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 5.0 –10
Tankatite® 250 27 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0.5 –30
Tankatite® 880 Super 27 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2 –50
Valcor® Hi-Temp 16 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a –50
Quick reference chart
l = Other recommended VOC fugitive emission control products
MEDIA GUIDE INDUSTRY SECTORS

pH Process Potable Strong Caustic Marine Pulp & Power Water &
ratures range Steam Gases water water acids alkalis Oils Solvents Chemical Food services Petroleum paper generation sewage
MAX
(°C)
7 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 3 3
3 3 3 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3
+130 0-14
3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
+285 0-13
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
+250 2-13
7 3 3 7 3 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 3 3
+260 0-14
3 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3
+270 1-14
7 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
+290 2-12
3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 7 7
+250 0-14
7 7 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 3
+280 1-14
3 3 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7
+95 5-10
3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
+400 0-14
3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
+260 2-13
7 3 3 7 7 7 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 3 3
+260 0-14
3 3 3 7 7 7 3 7 3 7 3 3 7 3 3
+120 4-11
+350 4-10
7 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 7 3
7 3 3 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 7 3 7 7 7
+260 1-13
3 3 3 7 7 7 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 3 3
+540 6-8
3 3 3 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 7
+315 4-10
3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
+260 4-10
3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7
+650 0-14
+550 0-14
7 7 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 3
7 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 7 7 3 7
+90 6-8
3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
+150 4-10
7 3 3 7 7 7 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
+250 0-14
7 7 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 3
+250 2-13
+90 6-8
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3
7 7 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 3
+250 0-14
7 7 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 3
+95 6-10
+90 6-10
3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7
7 3 3 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 7
+550 0-14
3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7
+500 2-11
3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7
+200 0-14
7 3 7 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 7
+260 0-14
3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7
+350 1-14
7 3 7 7 7 7 3 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 7
+350 0-14
3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7
+450 1-14
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
+650 0-14
3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 7
+500 0-14
+550 0-14
3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 7 7 3 7 3 7
7 7 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7
+680 4-10
7 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7
+100 1-13
7 7 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7
+120 0-14
7 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7
+230 0-14
7 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3
+120 0-14
+1000 0-10
PTFE-based
Fluograf®
Outstanding pump and valve packing Specifications Service capabilities
l WRAS approved for
use with hot and cold
potable water up to Valve stem duties
85°C. Maximum temperature +260°C
Minimum temperature –100°C
Prime features Max system pressure 80bar
l Extended service life –
by up to 400% in Centrifugal pumps & rotary
harsh environments. equipment
l Well proven with Operating temperatures As valve stem
aggressive media. Maximum shaft speed 22m/s
l High thermal (refer to James Walker for
conductivity for cool duties up to 28m/s)
running. Max system pressure 10bar
l Low coefficient of
friction and minimal
shaft wear. Reciprocating pumps & rams
l Very good start-up Operating temperatures As valve stem
and emergency Maximum rod speed 1m/s
Description running Max system pressure 80bar
A highly versatile product that adds a new characteristics. (More severe duties can be sealed with
dimension to compression packing l Non hardening. specially designed arrangements)
reliability and performance. Made totally
from WL Gore & Associates’ highly- Chemical properties How supplied
developed GFO® yarn – combining the Compatible with media in the range Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
benefits of ePTFE, graphite and high pH 0-14, including steam, but excluding 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths.
temperature lubricants – this cross-plaited strong oxidising agents such as aqua Selected sections available in 2m
packing offers the ideal balance between regia, fuming nitric acid, oleum, and maintenance packs. Also supplied as split
density, resilience, strength and durability. molten alkali metals. preformed rings and sets. Full fitting
instructions are included.
James Walker is the only UK manufacturer
permitted to print 100% GFO® on the product.
Typical applications
Pumps and valves handling aggressive
chemical media in the petrochemical, pulp
and paper, power generation and metallurgical
sectors, as well as potable water, food
products, and steam at up to 260°C.
What is so special about GORE GFO®? TM
GFO® is a homogenous fibre, developed specifically for compression packings with heat transfer and lubricant components
forming an integral part of the yarn. In contrast, most other packing yarns have these components added as a coating during
packing manufacture. Such coatings
may be washed out during the service heat transfer
component
life of the packing.
lubricant
With its consistently high thermal component
conductivity, a GFO fibre packing
ensures efficient sealing, particularly at dry fibre
high temperatures and speeds. Under
arduous conditions where other homogenous fibre coated fibre
materials can harden, dry out or even
burn, a GFO fibre packing will continue to run trouble-free with controlled leakage.
PTFE-based
Arasele
Soft and tough replacement for hard-fibre yellow packings Typical applications Chemical properties
Gland sealing on rotary Compatible with media in the range
or reciprocating pumps pH 0-13, including steam, water, fuels,
and valves that handle oils, solvents, acids and alkalis. (Note:
highly abrasive slurries This chemical resistance is better than
or aggressive chemical that of traditional aramid-based packings.)
solutions — typically in
the mineral, pulp and Service capabilities
paper, wastewater and
chemical processing
industries. Valve stem duties
Maximum temperature +285°C
It is also recommended Minimum temperature –50°C
for water, aqueous Max system pressure 150bar
solutions and other
media in processes
Centrifugal pumps & rotary
where a clean and white,
equipment
non-staining gland
Operating temperatures As valve stem
packing is required.
Maximum shaft speed 20m/s
Max system pressure 25bar
Description Arasele proves particularly effective in
This top-performing clean white gland applications where its rubber core Reciprocating pumps & rams
packing is a highly effective replacement enables the packing to absorb the
for the hard-fibred yellow products used eccentric movement of shafts or rams
Maximum rod speed 1.5m/s
for their abrasion resistance. that run out-of-true. This construction can
also provide the packing with swift
With Arasele, plant operators can readily recovery from thermal or pressure shocks
(Note: Traditional aramid-based packings
overcome the shaft and rod wear and cycling.
typically work at a maximum temperature
problems often experienced when inferior
of +250°C.)
grades of aramid-based packing are used Prime features
with highly abrasive slurries and l Kinder to shafts than traditional yellow
How supplied
aggressive chemicals. packings under adverse operating
Ex-stock: in all standard square sections
conditions.
to fit pump and valve glands, boxed in 8m
Arasele is braided from fine yarns of l Can eliminate unnecessary shaft wear.
lengths. Also supplied as mould-formed
tough synthetic aromatic polymer fibre. l Excellent resistance to abrasion and
rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
The yarns are texturised and impregnated chemical attack.
included.
uniformly and deeply with PTFE l Resists hydrolysis — making it ideal for
dispersion to a high concentration, before use with steam, water and hot aqueous
being braided over a central core of solutions.
temperature-resistant white elastomer. l Better thermal conductivity than most
white or yellow packings.
A silicone-free, inert and colourless l Can absorb eccentric shaft actions and
lubricant is incorporated during the thermal or pressure cycling.
manufacturing process to provide swift l Reduces users’ stockholding by
and easy running in on dynamic duties. providing long-life gland sealing for
most pumps and valves on a site.
PTFE-based
Duramid®
Tough packing for harsh conditions petrochemical plants, power stations, Service capabilities
metallurgical plants, sewage works and
china clay works. Also suitable for
potable water and foodstuffs, medium Valve stem duties
pressure steam, and hardening fluids Maximum temperature +250°C
such as tar and bitumen. Minimum temperature –50°C
Specifications
l WRAS approved for use with hot and Centrifugal pumps & rotary
cold potable water up to 85°C. equipment
Prime features Maximum shaft speed 20m/s
Description l Suitable for very wide range of media. (refer to James Walker for
A tough, high performance packing, l Excellent abrasion resistance. higher speed duties)
cross-plaited from texturised aramid l Long service life with minimal shaft Max system pressure 25bar
yarns. Each yarn is uniformly impregnated wear.
with PTFE dispersion and a silicone- l Resilient and responsive in operation.
based lubricant that resists chemical Reciprocating pumps & rams
attack at high temperatures. Although Chemical properties Operating temperatures As valve stem
Duramid® is based on aramid fibre rather Compatible with media in the range Maximum rod speed 1.5m/s
than PTFE, its exceptional qualities justify pH 2-13, including water, oils, solvents, Max system pressure 150bar
inclusion in this section alongside its medium strength acids and alkalis.
sister products, Fluograf® and Hornet. How supplied
Ex-stock: all popular square sections
Typical applications from 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths.
Valves and pumps handling abrasive and Also supplied as split preformed rings and
aggressive media in pulp and paper mills, sets. Full fitting instructions are included.
Hornet
For slurries and abrasive media abrasive slurries in pulp and paper mills, Service capabilities
sugar refineries, petrochemical plants,
sewage works, metallurgical plants and
Valve stem duties
china clay works. Also suitable for
potable water, foodstuffs and steam. Maximum temperature +260°C
Specifications Max system pressure 250bar
l WRAS approved for use with hot and
cold potable water up to 85°C. Centrifugal pumps & rotary
equipment
Prime features Operating temperatures As valve stem
l Excellent abrasion resistance. Maximum shaft speed 20m/s
Description l Superior compression and recovery Max system pressure 20bar
A high performance packing that absorbs characteristics with out-of-true shafts.
the eccentric action of worn shafts and l Excellent extrusion resistance.
bearings. It has a central core of l Low shaft wear. Reciprocating pumps & rams
temperature resistant elastomer. The Operating temperatures As valve stem
square sectioned packing is cross-plaited Chemical properties Maximum rod speed 2m/s
with tough aramid fibres at the corners to Compatible with media in the range Max system pressure 100bar
resist abrasion and wear. PTFE/graphite pH 2-13, including water, fuels, oils,
yarn at the centre of each side dissipates solvents, waxes, and mild acids and alkalis. How supplied
heat and presents a low friction face to Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
the shaft. 6.5mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths.
Also supplied as split preformed rings
Typical applications and sets. Full fitting instructions are
Valves and pumps handling highly included.
PTFE-based
Fluolion SEQUEL®
Pure white for food and pharmaceuticals Typical applications Service capabilities
Rotary and reciprocating plant in the food
processing, pharmaceutical, speciality
chemicals, and pulp and paper sectors. It Valve stem duties
is particularly recommended for sugar Maximum temperature +280°C
and chocolate processing, and fine paper Minimum temperature –100°C
production. Max system pressure 100bar
Specifications Centrifugal pumps & rotary

l SEQUEL® yarn is FDA approved for equipment
food and pharmaceutical applications. Operating temperatures As valve stem
Description Prime features Max system pressure 20bar
An outstanding, non-contaminating l Clean, non-contaminating and graphite
packing, made from WL Gore & free.
Associates’ highly developed SEQUEL® l Long maintenance-free service life. Reciprocating pumps & rams
yarn of ePTFE and an entrapped white l Minimal shaft wear and leakage. Operating temperatures As valve stem
solid lubricant with heat conductivity and l Superior performance over other pure Maximum rod speed 2m/s
lubricity features close to graphite. James white packings. Max system pressure 100bar
Walker’s design and manufacturing
expertise converts the yarn to a cross- Chemical properties How supplied
plaited packing offering optimum Compatible with media in the range Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
performance, density, resilience and pH 1-14, excluding strong oxidising 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths.
durability. agents and molten alkali metals. Customers are recommended to use sets
of preformed rings for optimum
performance, fitting ease and economy.
Full fitting instructions are included.
Liongraf
Our universal, economical packing sectors, and by pump and valve Service capabilities
manufacturers for OEM installation.
It is suitable for duties with steam, Valve stem duties
condensate, effluents, fuels and oils,
acids, alkalis and chemical solutions. Maximum temperature +260°C
Prime features Max system pressure 120bar
l Strong, durable and extrusion resistant.
l Reliable over a wide range of duties. Centrifugal pumps & rotary
l Excellent chemical resistance. equipment
l Low friction with high thermal Operating temperatures As valve stem
conductivity. Maximum shaft speed 17.5m/s
Description Max system pressure 20bar
A highly reliable pump and valve packing Chemical properties
of cross-plait construction, based on Compatible with media in the range Reciprocating pumps & rams
graphite and PTFE yarn that is thermally pH 0-14, including corrosive fluids and
stabilised then lubricated with a silicone- solvents. Operating temperatures As valve stem
free compound. Maximum rod speed 2m/s
Widely regarded as an economical How supplied
packing for universal application and the Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
reduction of stockholding requirements. 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths. Also
Well proven in the petrochemical, power supplied as split preformed rings and
generation, marine and metallurgical sets. Full fitting instructions are included.
PTFE-based
Aquagraf
Potable water and chemical duties Typical applications pH 1-13, excluding strong oxidising
OEM and maintenance for valves and agents such as aqua regia, fuming nitric
rotating plant in the water supply industry. acid, oleum and molten alkali metals.
It is also safe for intermittent contact with
food products. Resistance to a wide Service capabilities
range of media has extended its duties to
chemical, petrochemical and general
processing plant. Valve stem duties
Specifications Minimum temperature –50°C
l WRAS approved for use with cold and Max system pressure 50bar
hot potable water up to 85°C.
Description Centrifugal pumps & rotary
A highly developed gland packing for Prime features equipment
valves and rotary pumps on potable l Hard wearing with great resilience. Operating temperatures As valve stem
water systems. The yarn, which l Elastomeric core absorbs action of Maximum shaft speed 20m/s
comprises a unique blend of expanded worn shafts and valve stems. Max system pressure 10bar
PTFE and graphite lubricant, is cross l Impressive low friction characteristics.
plaited around a silicone rubber core for l Rapidly achieves stable conditions How supplied
good compressibility and recovery. after pump start-up. Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths. Also
Chemical properties supplied as split preformed rings and
Compatible with media in the range sets. Full fitting instructions are included.
Fluolion® Filament D & L

High chemical resistance Specifications (Filament D only) Centrifugal pumps & rotary
l PTFE yarns manufactured according to equipment
FDA guidelines. D L
l BAM approved for service with gaseous Operating
oxygen at up to 60°C and 20bar and temperatures As valve stem As valve stem
with liquid oxygen to 250°C and 150bar. Maximum
l Potable water approved. shaft speed 4m/s 10m/s
Max system
Prime features pressure 10bar 25bar
l Excellent chemical resistance.
l Long life valve sealing with minimum
maintenance. Reciprocating pumps & rams
Description l Clean and highly conformable for easy D L
Both Filament D and Filament L are fitting. Operating
cross-plaited from tough thermally stable temperatures As valve stem As valve stem
PTFE fibre yarn. Filament D is Chemical properties Maximum rod
impregnated and densified with particles Compatible with media in the range pH 0-14, speed 0.5m/s 1.0m/s
of PTFE, and the packing is cleaned of all including corrosive acids and alkalis. Max system
organic matter and volatile content. pressure 50bar 100bar
Filament L is impregnated and densified Service capabilities
with particles of PTFE and contains an How supplied
inert running-in lubricant. Ex-stock: all popular square sections
Valve stem duties from 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m
Typical applications D L lengths. Also supplied as split preformed
The purity of Filament D allows it to be Maximum rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
used as a valve packing for oxygen services temperature +250°C +250°C included.
and food applications. It is also suitable for Minimum
slow-duty pumps handling chemicals. temperature –100°C –100°C
Filament L is a chemically resistant high Max system
performance packing for pumps and valves. pressure 250bar 150bar
PTFE-based
Fluolion® Emulsion XA-P

High performance chemical duties handle hot, abrasive and highly caustic Service capabilities
fluid media. This packing is widely used
in contact with hot slurries and effluents
at pulp and paper mills, and alumina Valve stem duties
processing plants. It is also employed as Maximum temperature +270°C
a general purpose packing in the Minimum temperature –50°C
chemical industry. Max system pressure 100bar
Prime features Centrifugal pumps & rotary

l Excellent chemical resistance, equipment
including strong acid and alkalis. Operating temperatures As valve stem
l Excellent abrasion resistance. Maximum shaft speed 20m/s
Description l Low friction and low wear on shaft Max system pressure 25bar
A universal packing comprising a unique sleeves.
synthetic yarn, densified with particles of l Supalubrication of yarns (page 33).
PTFE and treated with an advanced l Non-contaminating lubricants. Reciprocating pumps & rams
silicone-free lubricant. The impregnated Operating temperatures As valve stem
yarns are cross-plaited over an Chemical properties Maximum rod speed 1m/s
elastomeric core, which enables this Compatible with media in the range Max system pressure 100bar
packing to absorb the eccentric actions pH 1-14.
of worn shafts and bearings running in How supplied
very harsh environments. Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths. Also
Typical applications supplied as split preformed rings and
Pumps, valves and rotating plant that sets. Full fitting instructions are included.
Aluflon
For highly aggressive chemicals and widest pH range, including those Centrifugal pumps & rotary
slurries containing suspended solids. equipment
l Outstanding chemical resistance, Max system pressure 20bar
including strong acids and alkalis.
l Low friction and low wear on shaft
sleeves. Reciprocating pumps & rams
l Long life with low maintenance. Operating temperatures As valve stem
l Easy to fit and remove. Maximum rod speed 2m/s
l Free of graphite, silicone oils and Max system pressure 50bar
abrasive fibres.
Description l WRAS approved for use with cold and How supplied
A white, conformable packing of cross- hot potable water up to 85°C. Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
plait construction. Made from a highly 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths.
developed yarn, comprising a fine Chemical properties Also supplied as split preformed rings
reinforced glass insert with a spun cover Compatible with media in the range and sets. Live-loaded systems can be
of polyolefin fibre, all coated and pH 0-14. custom-manufactured. Full fitting
impregnated with PTFE micro-particles instructions are included.
and an inert pure petroleum lubricant. Service capabilities
Valve stem duties
Developed for pumps that handle caustic
slurries in the alumina processing Maximum temperature +130°C
industry. Also recommended for duties Minimum temperature –50°C
throughout the chemical sector on pumps Max system pressure 100bar
and valves handling media across the
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Graphite-based
Supagraf® Premier
World-beating fugitive emission control Typical applications Prime features
Harsh operating l Top of its class in independent tests
conditions where fugitive run on behalf of the CAPI Group (Akzo
emissions from all types Nobel, Shell, Dow and DSM).
of valves need to be l Suitable for both rotary and rising-stem
reduced to well below valves.
100ppm. Widely used in l Low friction action without graphite
systems handling fluid pick-up.
media such as l No special fitting techniques required.
hydrocarbon liquid fuels
and gases, lubricating Chemical properties
oils and processing Chemically inert within the range pH 1-14,
chemicals. excluding strong oxidising agents.
Negligible volatile content.
Specifications
l Certified to TA LUFT Service capabilities
requirements for VOC
fugitive emission
Valve stem duties
control in valves.
l API 607 Fire Safe Maximum temperature
Tested and Certified: Oxidising conditions +450°C
Description third party tested to Minimum temperature –200°C
Our top-of-the-range fugitive emission extended specification Max system pressure 250bar
control packing for valves. This cost by independent
effective, length-form product is laboratory in USA. How supplied
manufactured in exfoliated graphite, l Third party verified Ex-stock: all popular square sections
reinforced in a novel way to provide emission control from 3mm cross-section upwards to
additional strength and resistance to performance; eg, by suit all standard valves. Boxed in 8m
pressure and extrusion. It incorporates CETIM to Shell spec lengths or supplied as split preformed
an advanced lubricant system that SPE 77/312 class A. rings and sets. Full fitting instructions
prevents the pick-up of graphite on valve are included.
stems.
Sealability tests
Leeds University Tests – 40 bar Helium
(Valve Body Temperature Cycling between 300°C and 200°C) Longevity tests
1000 Supagraf Premier
J.W. Endurance Test, - 40 bar Methane
⁄÷¢-Turn
1000
stern ppm
100
ppm Helium
100
ppm Methane
10
10
1 1
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000
No. of Cycles No. of Cycles
Graphite-based
Supagraf® Control
Fugitive emission control for control valves to TA LUFT requirements Thermal cycling: 10,800 valve operating
cycles at 20°C and 50bar, followed by
Specifications 16,700 operating cycles at 280°C and
TA LUFT: Masoneilan 50bar. Recorded leakage was <2.2 x 10-4
control valves fitted with mbar.litre.s-1. (Third party test by major
Supagraf Control are manufacturer of control valves.)
certified to TA LUFT Fugitive emission control: 10ppm to
requirements at leak 15ppm maximum emission levels for five-
tightness with helium to ring set of Supagraf Control after 1100
<10-4mbar.litre.s-1.m-1. stem strokes and five thermal cycles
The tests were between ambient and 160°C. (Test by
undertaken with 100bar James Walker Technology Centre.)
at 20°C and 57bar at a
fluid flow temperature of Long-term performance: Over 100,000
425°C for 100,000 stem stem cycles with emission levels below
cycles, including four 500ppm using 40bar methane, without
thermal cycles and two gland adjustment. (Test by James Walker
gland adjustments. Technology Centre.)
ISO 15848-1: Copies of certificates and/or full details of

Masoneilan control tests can be supplied.
Description valves fitted with Supagraf Control are
This innovative compression packing for certified to ISO 15848-1 Class BH, CC3, Chemical properties
control valves is proven to reduce VOC at -29°C to +425°C. The valves showed Chemically inert within the range pH 1-14,
fugitive emissions to well below 50ppm for helium leakage rates less than excluding strong oxidising agents. Low
over 100,000 stem strokes. Its use 10-4mg.s-1.m-1 for 100,000 stem cycles. volatiles content.
represents a best available technique This was achieved with pressure of
(BAT) in line with the European Union’s 57.5bar at a fluid flow temperature of
IPPC Directive. +425°C and 103.4bar at -29°C to +38°C. Service capabilities
Supagraf® Control’s long-term, high Prime features
integrity sealing capability, with very low l High integrity gland sealing for control Valve stem duties
stem friction for control accuracy, derive valve stems: to well below 50ppm Maximum temperature +350°C
from its unique design and manufacture. fugitive emission level. Minimum temperature –200°C
l Long-term adjustment free operation:
It is made of high purity exfoliated over 100,000 stem strokes possible
graphite, reinforced in a novel way with a with emission levels below 500ppm. How supplied
non-metallic structure to provide l Very low coefficient of friction for
Split preformed rings and sets for ease
additional strength and resistance to smooth and accurate valve action. of installation and optimal performance,
pressure and extrusion. An advanced l Reduced friction requirement to save
or boxed in 8m lengths for on-site
lubricant system is incorporated to on power consumption and enable maintenance economy.
prevent the pick up of graphite on valve smaller actuators to be used.
stems. l Certificated by TUV-Nord to TA LUFT
Ex-stock: all popular sections from
VDI 2440 3mm upwards to suit standard valves.
Typical applications Non-standard square or rectangular
Control valves in systems that handle fluid Summaries of additional tests sections made to order. Full fitting
media such as hydrocarbon liquid fuels In addition to TA LUFT and ISO 15848-1 instructions are included.
and gases, lubricating oils and hazardous certifications shown under Specifications,
process chemicals. the following impressive test results have
been achieved.
It can be used as a long-term replacement
for the PTFE V-type packings that are
readily damaged by ingress of dirt and
other foreign particles to the gland area.

Graphite-based
Supagraf® LF Rings
Low friction rings for low-torque valve been sinter bonded. The 5µm thick l Lowers the break-out friction for
action plus fugitive emission control coating is bonded to the expanded smoother valve operation.
graphite before the l Retains exceptionally low-friction
moulding process to characteristics with fugitive emission
ensure maximum control for up to 20,000 valve cycles.
service life. l Subsequent manual adjustment
extends performance to 60,000
Typical applications cycles.
l Valves where l Fire-safe capability enables rings to be
fugitive emission used in plant subjected to fire rating tests.
control to 50ppm or l Can be supplied live-loaded.
less is required
l Valves that handle Chemical compatibility
dry gases or other Chemically inert to most media in the
fluids, where friction range pH 0-14.
on standard
graphite seals Service capabilities
is unacceptably
high. Valve stem duties
Description l Valves that suffer judder, hesitation or
Supagraf® LF rings represent a major erratic action due to carbon pick-up or Minimum temperature –200°C
enhancement of the operational high-spot friction on the spindle. Max service pressure 250bar
capabilities of graphite sealing rings used
on valve stems. Prime features How supplied
l Greatly reduces the torque needed for
Precision moulded rings in endless form
The rings are precision moulded from efficient valve operation. or with single split or as matched scarf-
high purity expanded graphite foil to l Saves on power consumption and
split halves. Sections 1.5mm to 40mm;
which a special low friction coating has enables smaller actuators to be diameters 2mm ID to over 1100mm ID.
used.
Laboratory tests (*Surface characteristics improve on For standard graphite rings, the torque
Independent tests confirm our low- these graphite rings as the material rose from 21Nm to 25Nm during the first
friction, low torque claims. compresses.) 300 operating cycles.
In comparative tests, sets of Supagraf LF Torque figures taken during extended With a lubricated valve stem, the torque
rings were compressed in a gland valve cycling tests showed that valve for standard graphite rings increase from
housing and the friction coefficients stem torque remained constant at 5Nm 7Nm to 23Nm during the first 150 cycles as
determined at two levels of for Supagraf LF rings (see graph). the lubricant was removed by valve action.
compressive stress. The tests were
repeated with sets of standard graphite
VALVE STEM TORQUE
rings. 30
Standard Graphite rings

In both cases, Supagraf LF displayed 25
exactly half the friction coefficient of the
Lubricated valve stem
standard graphite. 20
Torque Nm
Friction 15
Supagraf LF rings coefficient
@ 10MPa stress 0.11 10
@ 40MPa stress 0.07* Supagraf LF
Standard graphite rings 5
@ 10MPa stress 0.22
@ 40MPa stress 0.14* 0
1 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300
Number of cycles
Graphite-based
Supagraf® RibbonPak
High rotary speeds with aggressive packing for steam and chemical Service capabilities
media processing duties.
Prime features Valve stem duties

l Excellent chemical resistance across Maximum temperatures
very wide temperature range. Steam +550°C
l Replaces moulded graphite foil sealing Oxidising conditions +450°C
rings. Non-oxidising +850°C
l Flexible and compressible. Minimum temperature –200°C
l Easy to install – no special tools Max system pressure 250bar
needed.
l Reduces stockholding requirements. Centrifugal pumps & rotary
Description equipment
High purity exfoliated graphite ribbons, Chemical properties Operating temperatures As valve stem
plaited into a flexible length-form packing Chemically inert within the range pH 0-14, Maximum shaft speed 25m/s
for convenient on-site maintenance. excluding strong oxidising agents. Max system pressure 25bar
Negligible volatile content. Low in
Typical applications extractable trace impurities such as How supplied
High speed rotary pumps handling water chloride and sulphur. Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
or slurry in pulp and paper processing. 3mm upwards, boxed in 8m lengths. Also
Also a general purpose valve stem supplied as split preformed rings and
sets. Full fitting instructions are included.
Supagraf® RibbonPak M
Length-form graphite packing with effluent. This product is widely used in Service capabilities
reinforcement petrochemical plants, refineries, power
stations and steel mills.
Valve stem duties
Prime features Maximum temperatures
l Exceptional temperature range. Steam +650°C
l Excellent chemical resistance. Oxidising conditions +450°C
l Long service life with rotary or rising- Non-oxidising +1000°C
stem valves. Minimum temperature –200°C
l Low friction and high thermal Max system pressure 300bar
conductivity.
l Easy to cut, shape and install. How supplied
l Replaces moulded graphite foil rings Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
Description and reduces stockholding. 3mm cross-section upwards to suit all
Plaited length-form packing of pure l Extended shelf life – does not standard valves. Boxed in 8m lengths or
exfoliated graphite ribbons that are harden. supplied as split preformed rings and
reinforced with fine Inconel wires to sets. Full fitting instructions are included.
provide additional strength plus Chemical properties
resistance to pressure and extrusion. Chemically inert within the range pH 0-14,
excluding strong oxidising agents.
Typical applications Negligible volatile content. Low in
Valves handling steam, condensate, fuel, extractable trace impurities such as
oils, gases, chemicals, process water or chloride and sulphur.

Graphite-based
Supagraf® Moulded Rings

Graphite rings with exceptional operating Specifications (plain Supagraf®) Thermal conductivity, for ring of
qualities l WRAS approved for use with cold and density 1.4g/cm3 @ 20°C, W/mK,
hot potable water up to 85°C. axially 400
l Meets UK Electrical Generating radially 6
Industry Standard 155701: Preformed Coefficient of friction to steel 0.05
flexible graphite valve packing rings.
Service capabilities
Prime features
l Outstanding sealing performance over Valve stem duties
long adjustment-free periods.
l Excellent chemical resistance.
Maximum temperatures
l Very wide temperature range.
Steam +650°C
l Low friction and high heat transfer.
Oxidising conditions +500°C
l Fire safe capability.
Non-oxidising +1000°C
l Capable of sealing liquid and gaseous
Description Minimum temperature –200°C
High efficiency graphite sealing rings, Max system pressure 250bar
oxygen up to 90°C: consult James
moulded to precise density and Walker’s Technical Services Team.
dimensions. Manufactured from l Highest purity Nuclear Grade also Centrifugal pumps & rotary
expanded high purity graphite foil available. equipment
without the use of binders, elastomers Operating temperatures As valve stem
or fillers. Also available as Wire Chemical properties Maximum shaft speed 25m/s
Reinforced Supagraf® with an internal Chemically inert within the range pH 0-14. Max system pressure 10bar
reinforcement of stainless steel wire, Extractable chloride ion content typically
orientated in all planes for high loads; 25ppm, sulphur <100ppm for standard How supplied
and as Passivated Supagraf®, containing grade, Chloride ion <10ppm, and sulphur Precision moulded rings in endless form,
a corrosion inhibitor to minimise galvanic <60ppm for Nuclear Grade. No loss of or with single split or as matched scarf-
action. volatiles, even at high temperatures. split halves. Sections 1.5mm to 40mm;
Lower limiting temperatures may apply diameters 2mm to over 1100mm.
Typical applications when used with oxidising agents such as Recommended densities: 1.5g/cm3 for
Valves and high speed rotary pumps for nitric, sulphuric or chromic acid. rotary pumps; 1.6g/cm3 for valve stem
virtually all industries and fluid media. The duties (with end rings of Grafpak – page
rings are particularly recommended for Physical properties 17), although rings of higher densities, or
systems handling high-temperature Carbon content a combination of high and low density
steam, demineralised water, potable (grade dependent) % 98 – 99.8 rings may be used for specific applications
water, heat transfer media, petroleum Density range, g/cm3 1.1 – 1.8 (see also Valvemaster®, page 28). Full
products, inorganic and organic acids, Coefficient of linear expansion, fitting instructions are included.
alkalis, hot waxes and oils. for ring of density 1.4g/cm3 7x106
Supagraf® Tape
Maintenance expedient for valves Typical applications Physical properties
A widely used maintenance expedient for Carbon content, % 98 minimum
winding around a valve stem then Density, g/cm3 0.7
compressing into the stuffing box. Suitable Coefficient of friction to steel 0.05
for use in many industries with valves
handling media such as high-temperature Service capabilities
steam, demineralised water, potable water,
heat transfer media, petroleum products, Valve stem duties
inorganic and organic acids, alkalis, hot
waxes and oils. Version with self-adhesive Maximum temperature +500°C
backing can also be used as emergency Minimum temperature –200°C
gasket replacement. Max system pressure 70bar
Specifications How supplied

l WRAS approved for use with cold and
Description Ex-stock in convenient cassettes for
Supagraf® exfoliated graphite in easy-to- hot potable water up to 85°C. protection and ease of dispensing. 0.5mm
use textured tape form. Can be supplied thick tape: 10mm wide x 10m long, 15mm
with self-adhesive backing. Prime features & Chemical properties x 10m, 20mm x 15m, 25mm x 15m. Also
See details of plain Supagraf® Moulded available with self-adhesive backing.
Rings, above.
Graphite-based
Grafpak
For high temperature/pressure steam industrial services, and on marine Service capabilities
installations. Also suitable for duties with
water, condensate, alkalis, acids, solvents
and most chemicals. Valve stem duties
Frequently used as end rings in Steam & oxidising
conjunction with Supagraf® Moulded conditions +550°C
Rings (page 16) and in Valvemaster® Non-oxidising (significantly
live-loaded control system (page 28). higher, refer to
James Walker)
Prime features Minimum temperature –50°C
l Suitable for wide range of aggressive Max system pressure 150bar typical
Description media. (refer to James
Dense, high strength packing of cross- l Low friction for low torque operation. Walker for higher
plaited premier quality graphite filament l Tough and resistant to fretting and pressures)
yarns. Treated with pure graphite before extrusion.
and after plaiting, and further treated with How supplied
special corrosion inhibitors. Chemical properties Ex-stock: all popular square sections
Chemically inert within the range pH 0-14, from 3mm cross-section upwards to
Typical applications excluding strong oxidising agents. suit all standard valves. Boxed in 8m
Control valves and main stop valves on lengths or supplied as split preformed
high temperature/pressure steam circuits rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
at power stations, chemical plants, included.
Graphite Filament Packing

Highly versatile gland packing Prime features Centrifugal pumps & rotary
l Excellent chemical and thermal equipment
resistance. Operating temperatures As valve stem
l Good thermal conductivity. Maximum shaft speed 20m/s
l Excellent lubricity. Max system pressure 25bar
l Dense and resilient for long operational
life.
Reciprocating pumps & rams
Chemical properties Operating temperatures As valve stem
Chemically inert within the range pH 0-14, Maximum rod speed 4m/s
excluding strong oxidising agents such as Max system pressure 50bar
concentrated sulphuric and nitric acid,
Description plus molten alkali metals, fluorine gas How supplied
Cross-plaited packing of high strength and fluorine compounds. Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
graphite yarn, impregnated with PTFE 3mm cross-section upwards, boxed in 8m
dispersion and graphite powder to Service capabilities lengths. Also supplied as split preformed
increase density and sealing efficiency. rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
included.
Valve stem duties
Gland packing duties with a wide range Maximum temperature +400°C
of media across many industrial sectors. Minimum temperature –50°C
Its versatility with valves, rotary equipment Max system pressure 150bar
and reciprocating pumps allows users to
standardise on one range of packings for
the majority of their general plant.

Non-hazardous silica fibre
Valcor® Hi-Temp
Non-hazardous fibre construction for 1000°C Health & Safety considerations
Average diameter of the mineral fibre
used in Valcor Hi-Temp is 9µm, which is
considered non-hazardous to health.
No protection for breathing, eye, hand or

body is required by the WHO or EU for
the material’s normal handling, storage or
use. For further details, please refer to
our Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
on Valcor Hi-Temp, which is available on
request.
Note: Normal ceramic fibres, as often

used in the manufacture of very high
temperature compression packings, are
around 3µm in diameter. These much
finer fibres are now considered
hazardous to health, with WHO and EU
restrictions applied to the products that
Descriptions Typical applications contain them.
This innovative product is braided as a Compression packings of Valcor Hi-Temp
gland packing for high efficiency static are used for very high temperature static Chemical properties
and slow rotatry sealing applications at sealing applications or slow rotary duties. Valcor Hi-Temp is compatible with fluid
up to 1000°C constant. It also fulfils other media in the range pH 0-10, excluding
high temperature duties in different forms Examples include door seals for hydrofluoric acid and hydrogen fluoride. It
of construction. annealing furnaces at steelworks, kiln has excellent resistance to water, organic
packings, protective surfaces on pottery chemicals and other acids.
Valcor® Hi-Temp is manufactured from an kiln cars, and stem gland sealing on
exceptionally stable fibre material that is valves handling very high temperature Service capabilities
soft, non-irritating, non-hazardous, and is gases.
not limited by World Health Organisation
(WHO) or European Union (EU) Valcor Hi-Temp is also supplied in various Static duties – furnace doors
restrictions. other constructions for high temperature Max temperatures (constant) 1000°C
duties across industry, including: Max temperature (intermittent) 1100°C
The heat-resistant fibres are produced l Braided insulation sleeves Minimum temperature –50°C
using advanced chemical fibre l Webbing tapes
technology, then spun into a flexible yarn l Ladder tapes
in the UK with a low percentage of glass l Twisted ropes Valve stem duties
fibre and Inconel wire reinforcement. Our l Lagging ropes
Max temperature (constant) 1000°C
products are braided or woven from this l Blankets and paper
Max temperature (intermittent) 1100°C
specially developed and superior yarn. l Woven cloth. Minimum temperature –50°C
The yarn contains no organic agents or Prime features How supplied

processing additives. It therefore retains l Compression packing will seal As densely braided compression
its physical and chemical properties at efficiently at 1000°C, with excursions to packings (square, round or rectangular)
very high temperatures and does not 1100°C. from 3mm to 100mm sections, in any
decompose into hazardous substances l Competitively priced, non-hazardous length. Full fitting instructions are
as happens with many normal ceramics. alternative to normal ceramic fibre included.
based compression packings.
l Far better value for money than other All other constructions of Valcor Hi-Temp
non-hazardous high temperature are manufactured to order.
materials such as those made of pure
silica fibre.
XA range
All products in our XA range have been specifically developed by James Walker as economical replacements for traditional
asbestos-based compression packings.
Fluolion® Emulsion 2XA

Cost effective multi-service on land and and pulp and paper industries. It is Centrifugal pumps & rotary
sea recommended for duties involving equipment
solvents, oils and petroleum products, Operating temperatures As valve stem
process water and effluents, low pressure Maximum shaft speed 12m/s
steam, and dilute acids. Max system pressure 25bar
Prime features
l Multi-service and highly cost effective. Reciprocating pumps & rams
l Extended working life.
l Heat, wear and chemical resistant.
Maximum rod speed 2m/s
l Clean, flexible and easy to fit.
Description Chemical properties How supplied

A high performance packing, cross Compatible with media in the range Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
plaited in a specially developed yarn that pH 2-12, excluding highly corrosive 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths. Also
is spun from a blend of glass and three solutions. supplied as split preformed rings and
other fibres, and impregnated with PTFE sets. Full fitting instructions are included.
dispersion. The result is a strong and Service capabilities
flexible product offering low surface
friction and high thermal conductivity.
Valve stem duties
Typical applications Maximum temperature +290°C
Multi-service on pumps and valves in the Minimum temperature –50°C
marine, petrochemical, power generation, Max system pressure 150bar
Incoval XA
Wire-reinforced high-temperature treated with high purity graphite binder Chemical properties
packing and a corrosion inhibitor to give a smooth Compatible with media in the range
low-friction surface. pH 2-11, excluding corrosive chemicals.
Typical applications Service capabilities

Valves in heavy industry where high
temperatures and pressures are involved.
It is recommended for duties with oils Valve stem duties
and petroleum products, air, water, Maximum temperature +500°C
gases and non-corrosive chemicals. (not steam)
Limited to low pressure/temperature Minimum temperature –40°C
steam services. Max system pressure 150bar
Description
A resilient valve packing, comprising a Prime features How supplied
core of glass fibres bonded with a high l General purpose, high temperature Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
temperature polymer and treated with valve packing. 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths. Also
graphite and an organic corrosion l Inconel reinforced for heavy duties. supplied as split preformed rings and
inhibitor. The core is over-braided with a l Dense and resilient construction. sets. Full fitting instructions are included.
jacket of Inconel-reinforced glass yarn, l Supalubrication of yarns (page 33).

XA range
Fortuna XA
High speeds and high temperatures Typical applications Service capabilities
High speed rotary pumps on boiler feed
systems in the power generation, marine
and petrochemical industries. Also other Valve stem duties
pump and valve duties involving high Maximum temperature +315°C
temperatures and extreme conditions with Minimum temperature –40°C
steam, process water and oils. Max system pressure 20bar
Prime features Centrifugal pumps & rotary

l Dense, flexible and responsive equipment
packing. Operating temperatures As valve stem
l Well proven in the power generation Maximum shaft speed 20m/s
Description industry. Max system pressure 15bar
A dense and flexible packing that is l Graphited yarns for low friction, good
plaited from a special spun yarn blended thermal conductivity and reduced How supplied
from four synthetic fibres, coated with fretting. Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
graphite. The yarn is impregnated under l Supalubrication of yarns (page 33). 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths. Also
controlled condition of heat, pressure and supplied as split preformed rings and
vacuum, with a high viscosity petroleum- Chemical properties sets. Full fitting instructions are included.
based lubricant then coated with high Compatible with media in the range
purity flake graphite before plaiting. pH 4-10, including oil, gases and a variety
of chemicals.
Supeta XA
Economical and versatile process water, waste water, oils and Centrifugal pumps & rotary
gases. Widely used in the chemical, equipment
petroleum, marine, power generation and Operating temperatures As valve stem
sewage treatment sectors. Maximum shaft speed 10m/s
Prime features
l Economical general purpose
packing.
l Highly versatile – reduces stock Operating temperatures As valve stem
inventories. Maximum rod speed 1m/s
l Temperatures to 350°C, including Max system pressure 70bar
steam.
Description l Unique graphite-based lubricant How supplied
Dense, resilient packing, plaited from system. Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
high quality texturised glass yarns. Each l Supalubrication of yarns (page 33). 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths. Also
fibre of the yarn is coated with a special supplied as split preformed rings and
graphite lubricant to reduce fretting when Chemical properties sets. Supeta XA Twist for small radial
compressed. The graphited glass yarns Compatible with media in the range section glands: 1.5mm and 3mm
are further lubricated with a heat-resistant pH 4-10. diameter sections on spools containing
petroleum-based compound, then finally 500g. Full fitting instructions are included.
coated with high purity flake graphite Service capabilities
prior to braiding. Supeta XA Twist is
available for small radial section glands.
Valve stem duties
General service duties on pumps or Minimum temperature –40°C
valves handling media such as steam, Max system pressure 70bar
XA range
Super Flexmet XA
High performance lead foil packing handle steam, process water, brine, Centrifugal pumps & rotary
gases, solvents or oil-based products at equipment
relatively high temperatures. Also Operating temperatures As valve stem
recommended for reciprocating Maximum shaft speed 20m/s
compressors, especially on refrigeration Max system pressure 20bar
plant.
Prime features
l Well proven for long operating life. Operating temperatures As valve stem
l Exceptionally reliable in high speed Maximum rod speed 1m/s
rotary pumps. Max system pressure 70bar
l Strong and easy to fit.
Description How supplied
An exceptionally reliable, high Chemical properties Ex-stock: all popular square sections
performance, valve and pump packing. Compatible with media in the range from 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 4m spirals
Constructed of lead foils that are treated pH 4-10, including ammonia and many or coils. Also supplied as split preformed
with oil and graphite, then crinkled, types of refrigerant. rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
twisted and folded around a core of included.
graphite lubricated glass yarns to form a Service capabilities
dense, strong packing. Lubricants are
gradually released as the foil is deformed
in the gland, to ensure long and Valve stem duties
consistent service. Maximum temperature +260°C
Typical applications Max system pressure 70bar
High speed rotary pumps and valves that
Flexmet A Type M
Aluminium foil for high temperatures Typical applications Service capabilities
Widely used in the petroleum industry on
rotary pumps and valves that handle high
temperature media including oils, Valve stem duties
solvents and non-corrosive solutions. Maximum temperature +540°C
Also popular on refrigeration plant Minimum temperature –70°C
compressors where it can be used with a Max system pressure 100bar
wide range of refrigerants.
Prime features equipment
l Well proven in consistent long-term Operating temperatures As valve stem
service. Maximum shaft speed 7.5m/s
Description l Very wide temperature range. Max system pressure 20bar
A metallic packing comprising pure l Dense, strong and resilient.
aluminium foil that is coated with high
quality petroleum oil and high purity flake Chemical properties Reciprocating pumps & rams
graphite. The foil is crinkled, then twisted Compatible with media in the range Operating temperatures As valve stem
and folded over a core of graphite pH 6-8, excluding steam and corrosive Maximum rod speed 1m/s
lubricated glass yarns to form a dense, media. Max system pressure 70bar
strong packing that is deformable and
resilient. Lubricants are gradually How supplied
released as the foil is deformed in the Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
gland, to ensure long and consistent 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 4m spirals or
service. coils. Also supplied as split preformed
rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
included.

XA range
Armoured Supasca XA
Very high temperature static duties sleeve of braided copper wire. Service capabilities
Extensively used as a furnace door and Static duties – furnace doors
kiln packing, and for exhaust expansion Maximum temperature +680°C
glands. It can also be used for very slow Minimum temperature –10°C
rotating duties when liberally coated with Max system pressures
Copper Anti-Seize Compound (page 32). Static/Rotary 5bar/1bar
Max rotary speed 1m/s
Prime features
l Tough and flexible for arduous duties. How supplied
l Static sealing duties up to 680°C. All popular round or square cross
sections from 3mm to 50mm, in lengths
Description Chemical properties to order. Also supplied as split preformed
A core of braided glass yarns, coated Resists super-heated steam, hot air and rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
with graphite, and protected by a tough hot gases in the range pH 4-10. included.
Flax, cotton & ramie
Ramiex
Our strongest natural fibre packing pumps working at 300bar with water
containing highly abrasive particles.
equipment
Also used for water-based hydraulic
systems, pulp and paper processing
Maximum shaft speed 17.5m/s
with cellulose slurry, brine circulation,
cooling water systems, and with fluids
that crystallise or contain suspended
solids. Reciprocating pumps & rams
Prime features Maximum rod speed 2m/s
l Excellent extrusion resistance.
l Excellent abrasive resistance.
(can be extended to 700bar
Description l Excellent rot resistance.
with special support rings
Versatile, high-performance packing, cross- l Low friction and low wear.
on some applications)
plaited from top-quality bleached ramie l Kind to shafts and sleeves.
fibre yarns that are impregnated with an l Supalubrication of yarns (page 33).
How supplied
advanced PTFE dispersion lubricant. The Ex-stock: all popular square sections
result is a consistent packing of uniform Chemical properties from 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m
density and compressibility. Compatible with media in the range lengths. Also supplied as split preformed
pH 4-11. rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
Ramie, a tropical nettle plant, produces a included.
fibre of extreme durability, rot resistance Service capabilities
and significantly greater strength than
flax, cotton or hemp.
Valve stem duties
Used with great success in the mining Minimum temperature –30°C
and quarrying industries on reciprocating Max system pressure 250bar
Rover Medium Soft Cotton

‘Natural’ choice for water & oil media based pumps and valves that handle cold Centrifugal pumps & rotary
water or oil. equipment
l Optimum density. Max system pressure 10bar
l Good flexibility.
l Easy to cut and fit.
l Very economical.
Chemical properties Maximum rod speed 1m/s
Compatible with media in the range Max system pressure 50bar
pH 6-8.
Description How supplied
Superior quality packing, plaited from fine Service capabilities Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
cotton yarns of soft texture. Each yarn is 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths.
uniformly impregnated under heat and Larger cross-sections manufactured to
Valve stem duties order. Also supplied as split preformed
pressure with a petroleum-based grease
and graphite prior to plaiting. Maximum temperature +90°C rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
Minimum temperature –40°C included.
The ‘natural’ choice for marine or land-

Cottonpak Type E
White, graphite-free cotton packing Prime features Centrifugal pumps & rotary
l Clean, white and graphite-free. equipment
l Good flexibility. Operating temperatures As valve stem
l High lubricity in aqueous Maximum shaft speed 7m/s
environments. Max system pressure 10bar
l Kind to shafts and sleeves.
l Easy to handle, cut and fit.
Chemical properties Operating temperatures As valve stem
Compatible with media in the range Maximum rod speed 1m/s
pH 6-8. Max system pressure 50bar
Description Service capabilities How supplied

Superior quality packing, plaited from fine Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
cotton yarns of soft texture. Each yarn is 3mm to 25mm, boxed in 8m lengths.
Valve stem duties
uniformly impregnated under heat and Larger cross-sections manufactured to
pressure with a tallow lubricant prior to Maximum temperature +90°C order. Also supplied as split preformed
plaiting. Minimum temperature –40°C rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
Max system pressure 50bar included.
Rotary pumps, and reciprocating plant
with soft metal rams, handling cold
water.
Fluolion® Sturntite
Premier packing for marine duties rudder posts of all sizes, bilge pumps and Centrifugal pumps & rotary
valves, etc. Non-marine applications equipment
include pumps and valves handling waste Operating temperatures As valve stem
water or sewage. Maximum shaft speed 9m/s
Prime features
l Designed for marine duties.
l Long life with low leakage.
l Reduced shaft wear. Operating temperatures As valve stem
l Flexible for easy fitting. Maximum rod speed 1m/s
Chemical properties
Description Compatible with media in the range How supplied
Dense, robust packing, plaited from the pH 5-10. Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
finest quality flax yarns, impregnated with 3mm to 22mm, boxed in 8m lengths; and
Fluolion® PTFE and petroleum-based Service capabilities 25mm to 50mm sections in 9m lengths.
grease. Flax yarns are selected for Other cross-sections manufactured to
strength, durability, rot resistance and order. Also supplied as split preformed
lubricant retention properties. Valve stem duties rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
Maximum temperature +95°C included.
Typical applications Minimum temperature –40°C
Very well proven product on marine Max system pressure 100bar
duties – widely used on stern glands and
Sextant
Economical packing for marine duties posts. Also popular for general service in Centrifugal pumps & rotary
hydraulic rams, valves, reciprocating equipment
pumps and accumulators, particularly in Operating temperatures As valve stem
aqueous environments. Maximum shaft speed 3m/s
Prime features
l White graphite-free construction.
l Flexible and easy to fit.
l Lubricates and protects surfaces in Operating temperatures As valve stem
aqueous duties. Maximum rod speed 1m/s
Chemical properties
Firm, yet flexible and compressible pH 6-10. Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
packing, plaited from good quality flax 3mm to 32mm, boxed in 8m lengths.
yarns impregnated with blended tallow Service capabilities Larger cross-sections manufactured to
lubricant then coated with mica. Flax order. Also supplied as split preformed
yarns are selected for strength, durability, rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
rot resistance and lubricant retention Valve stem duties included.
properties. Maximum temperature +90°C
Economical and reliable grade frequently
used for marine stern glands and rudder
Glengarry
General purpose in aqueous environments reciprocating pumps and accumulators, Centrifugal pumps & rotary
particularly in aqueous environments equipment
where the tallow lubricant minimises Operating temperatures As valve stem
friction and helps to protect contacting Maximum shaft speed 4m/s
metal surfaces. Max system pressure 10bar
Prime features
l Ideal for water-based media.
l Flexible and easy to fit. Operating temperatures As valve stem
l Lubricates and protects surfaces. Maximum rod speed 1m/s
Chemical properties
A top performing flax-based packing. This pH 6-10. Ex-stock: all popular square sections from
dense and flexible, yet compressible, 3mm to 32mm, boxed in 8m lengths.
product is plaited from good quality flax Service capabilities Larger cross-sections manufactured to
yarns, each uniformly impregnated with a order. Also supplied as split preformed
tenacious tallow lubricant then coated rings and sets. Full fitting instructions are
Valve stem duties included.
with graphite. Flax yarns are selected for
strength, durability, rot resistance and Maximum temperature +95°C
lubricant retention properties. Minimum temperature –40°C
General service in hydraulic rams, valves,

Tank lid seals
Tankatite® range
Tankatite® represents state-of-the-art packing design and manufacture. This comprehensive range of tank lid packings has
been constantly developed to meet increasingly stringent international regulations that cover the maritime transport of
chemical and potentially hazardous cargoes. Extensions to the range cover the requirements of road and rail transport, and
static or mobile tank containers.
Tankatite® 440
For all types of vessel robust, abrasion resistant braid of PTFE l Suitable for smooth recesses in
yarns. stainless steel lids as well as those with
rougher surface finishes.
Sealing of tank lids, main hatches, Chemical properties
inspection and cleaning covers on Inert to media in range pH 0-14, including
tankers carrying all known bulk liquid all known bulk liquid cargoes in all IMO
cargoes in all International Maritime classes.
Organisation (IMO) classes.
Specifications
l Meets US Coast Guard requirements
Static duties – tank lids
Description for lid sealing of hazardous cargoes.
A resilient elastomeric core, spirally l Pressure tight beyond Lloyd’s and DNV Maximum temperature +120°C
wrapped with PTFE tape and surrounded test criteria. Minimum temperature –50°C
with successive braided jackets of inert Maximum tank pressure 0.7bar
polypropylene yarn. Specially reinforced Prime features
corners are incorporated to build the l Gas-tight environmental seal. How supplied
section to the required packing size. l Protects cargo from sea water ingress. Any square or rectangular section of
The braided structure is spirally wrapped l Withstands repeated opening/closing 12.5mm upwards is made to order; also
with further layers of PTFE tape to cycles. endless rings to fit specific tank lid
provide an impermeable barrier to liquids l Unaffected by steam and other tank recesses. Full fitting instructions are
and gases, then finally enclosed in a cleaning systems. included.
Tankatite® 660
For heated cargoes Typical applications all known bulk liquid cargoes in all IMO
Seals for tank lids that cover heated classes.
cargoes, such a molten bitumen, which
need to be transported at elevated Service capabilities
temperatures to prevent solidification in
the tank.
Prime features Maximum temperature +230°C
l Gas-tight environmental seal for heated Minimum temperature –50°C
cargoes. Maximum tank pressure 0.6bar
l Protects cargo from sea water ingress.
l Withstands repeated opening/closing How supplied
Description cycles. Any square or rectangular section of
A heat resistant grade of Tankatite®. l Unaffected by steam and other tank 12.5mm upwards is made to order; also
Similar in construction to Tankatite® 440, cleaning systems. endless rings to fit specific tank lid
but with braided jackets of high quality recesses. Full fitting instructions are
glass fibre yarns instead of Chemical properties included.
polypropylene. Inert to media in range pH 0-14, including
Tank lid seals
Tankatite® 250
For road and rail tankers Typical applications pH 1-13 at normal operating
Seals to fit the smaller tank lid recesses temperatures, excluding fluorine gas.
of road and rail tankers.
Prime features
l Easy to cut and fit in small section lid
recesses.
l Tough, resilient and long-life product. Maximum temperature +100°C
l Withstands repeated opening/closing Minimum temperature –30°C
cycles. Maximum pressure 0.5bar
l Controls emission levels from tanks.
l Protects tank contents from How supplied
Description contamination. As length form packing or endless rings,
A modified form of Tankatite® 440, l Withstands arduous cleaning systems. in sections to fit popular lid recess
specifically developed for production at dimensions. Full fitting instructions are
smaller and rectangular cross sections. Chemical properties included.
Inert to all chemical media within range
Tankatite® 880 Super

For static and mobile tank containers foodstuffs. Seals for lids and fittings on Service capabilities
dedicated tanks that handle aggressive
cargoes under an inert gas blanket. It can
replace moulded rubber sealing
components and low cost packings. Maximum temperature +120°C
Prime features Maximum tank pressure 2bar
l Excellent value for money.
l Equivalent performance to moulded How supplied
rubber seals. As coil form packing and endless rings, in
l Easy to cut and fit in small section lid sections to fit popular lid recess
recesses. dimensions. Full fitting instructions are
Description l Excellent sealing capability on included.
A clean, length form packing repeated opening/closing cycles.
manufactured from an inert reinforced l Controls emission levels from tanks.
polypropylene yarn, impregnated with l Protects tank contents from external
PTFE and an inert resin to provide a non- contamination.
stick surface. It contains a resilient core l Withstands arduous cleaning systems.
for improved performance.
Chemical properties
Typical applications Inert to media in range pH 0-14, and
Seals for lids and fittings on tank totally compatible with a full range of
containers for road, rail or static use, that cargoes, including chemicals, petroleum
contain chemicals, petroleum products or products and foodstuffs.

Customised packings
Valvemaster® Packing Sets

Live-loaded for longer life Disc-spring stacks operate on the gland oils, hot waxes, solvents, organic and
follower to provide live-loading action for inorganic acids, alkalis and most other
self adjustment over long maintenance- chemicals within the pH 0-14 range.
free periods. Temperature limits apply to strong
oxidising agents.
Inaccessible valves controlling hazardous Service capabilities
media, especially valves subject to
thermal/pressure cycling and vibration.
Valve stem duties
Industries include chemical and
hydrocarbon processing, oil/gas Maximum temperatures (packings)
production, power generation, sewage Steam & oxidising
treatment and nuclear. media +550°C
Prime features Pressure range High vacuum
l Self adjusts to minimise routine to 250bar
maintenance. Temperature ranges (springs)
Description l Even radial stress gives 25 per cent Stainless steel –150°C to +250°C
A live-loaded system for high integrity higher sealing efficiency. Inconel –200°C to +550°C
sealing of valves and slow rotary l Live-loading helps compensate for
equipment operating in arduous thermal cycling, pressure variations in How supplied
conditions. Comprises Supagraf® media, and vibration. Each Valvemaster® set is custom-
Moulded Rings (page 16) of differing l Suitable for wide range of media. designed and manufactured to match
graphite construction located along the l Low breakout friction for smooth valve precisely the physical dimensions and
valve stem – to give even distribution of operation. operating conditions of a specific valve.
radial stress on the gland – with Full fitting instructions are included.
lubrication/anti-extrusion rings of tough Chemical properties
Grafpak packing (page 17) at each end. Suitable for steam, water, condensate,
KVSP®
Fugitive emission control with Kalrez® A five-part set can typically reduce valve Service capabilities
stem leakage to less than 10ppm at oil,
gas, petrochemical and chemical
processing plants. Valve stem duties
Specifications With Teflon rings +200°C
Kalrez/Zymaxx configuration, with With Zymaxx rings +260°C
addition of flexible graphite end ring, has (plus short excursions
passed API 607 3rd Edition Fire Test, and to +280°C)
complies with BS 6755. Minimum temperature 0°C
Prime features
Description l Very low friction when lubricated with How supplied
KVSP® is the Kalrez® Valve Stem Packing Krytox® fluorinated grease as supplied Stand alone packing sets and accurately
system from DuPont Performance with kits. calibrated live-loading kits, together with
Elastomers. It comprises alternate V-rings l Kalrez V-rings energise under axial load full technical support, are supplied by
of Kalrez perfluoroelastomer FFKM, and to form highly efficient fluid seal. James Walker as Authorised Distributor of
rings of Teflon® PTFE or Zymaxx® l Rigid back-up rings of Teflon or Kalrez parts in the UK. Full fitting
(composite of carbon fibre and PFA Zymaxx limit the extrusion of Kalrez instructions are included. DuPont
Teflon) to form a three- or five-part elements. Performance Elastomers recommends
packing set. that individual valve designs and duties
Chemical properties are verified before KVSP installation.
Typical applications All KVSP components display
Widely used to minimise fugitive outstanding chemical resistance; inert to
emissions, particularly in control valves. media in range pH 0-14.
Injectable packings
Injectable Black, White & Yellow

Three grades cover the majority of fluid media Injectable Black pH range 4-10
Injectable White pH range 0-14
Injectable Yellow pH range 2-13
Injectable Black

equipment
System pressure range Vacuum to
8bar
Injectable White

equipment
Descriptions Typical applications Minimum temperature –100°C
Each grade of our injectable packings Centrifugal pumps and rotary mixers that Maximum shaft speed 10m/s
comprises a homogeneous blend of handle cooling water, aqueous solutions, System pressure range Vacuum to
fibres/fillers, lubricant particles and oils or solvents, particularly in processing 16bar
lubricating grease. These products are sectors such as pulp and paper,
pressure-injected by hand-operated gun metallurgical or mineral. Injectables are Injectable Yellow
through a valve directly into the gland sometimes used because they readily
housing, where two end rings of conform to worn shafts or irregular Centrifugal pumps & rotary
conventional packing are suitably sited to housings. equipment
retain the sealing compound. The gland Maximum temperature +250°C
follower is then adjusted to compress the Prime features Minimum temperature –50°C
materials and form a seal. l Can be controlled to give low Maximum shaft speed 8.5m/s
leakage. System pressure range Vacuum to
Injectable Black is based on graphite l No strip-down needed for repacking. 15bar
fibre and high temperature non-melting l Effective in less than perfect
grease. mechanical conditions. End rings
l No flush required. Please note that end rings of
Injectable White is based on a blend of l Extended service life can be achieved. conventional packing should be selected
mixed PTFE fibres with PTFE solids and a in the normal way to meet temperature,
high temperature grease. Chemical properties pressure and surface speed parameters
Between them, these three products of the application.
Injectable Yellow is based on a blend of provide a wide range of compatibility with
Kevlar® fibres with PTFE solids and a pure media including water, oils, acids, alkalis How supplied
lubricant. and solvents. Ex-stock: 2kg tubs, complete with fitting
instructions. Injection guns also supplied.

Complementary products & services
Pre-formed packing rings

Precision moulded to fit each gland Typical applications Service capabilities
Widely used by valve and pump The pressure rating of standard length
manufacturers for convenience and surety form packings can often be significantly
of installation during equipment assembly. increased by special moulding techniques
They are also recommended for on-site during the manufacture of rings. Please
maintenance and/or refurbishment when discuss your specific applications with our
operating conditions are severe in terms Technical Services Team.
of pressure and/or chemical attack.
How supplied
Prime features Sets of rings are custom-moulded to
l Ease of installation. order and supplied with either butt or
l Minimum initial adjustment needed. scarf cut joins as required. Special sets
Description l Precise fit in gland for high integrity can be designed and manufactured to
Precision moulded rings of our length- sealing. combine the advantages of two or more
form compression packings, custom- l Accurately controlled packing density for packing products, and/or supplied with
made to an exact fit for a specific gland. duties at higher than normal pressures. extrusion resistant end rings and spacers.
Packing Ring Cutter

Easy-to-use hand tool for scarf joints Prime features Service capabilities
l Removes guesswork in cutting scarf Suitable for packing sections of 3mm to
joints for reliable sealing of valves and 20mm, and ring inside diameters of
pumps. 10mm to 140mm. Just match the section
l Simple to use for on-site maintenance of the packing to the ring inside diameter
and workshop-based refurbishment. required, then simply cut the exact ring
l Made from strong aluminium-alloy length required with perfect scarf joints.
extrusions.
l Contains two precision scales: one for How supplied
packing section, the other for inside Ex-stock: boxed and labelled, with full
diameter of ring. instructions included.
l Supplied with knife to cut the toughest
Description synthetic yarn packings. Note: please
A robust and accurate cutting jig that follow local safety instructions for
simplifies the production of perfectly hazard-free use; also wear cut-resistant
matching 45° scarf joints on packings. gloves.
Packing Extractors
Trouble free removal of old packings Description l Size 2: 8mm and 10mm packings.
Highly effective and widely used l Size 3: 11mm, 12.5mm and 16mm
extraction tools, with a long flexible shank packings.
to gain access to glands in difficult l Size 4: 20mm packings and larger.
positions. The corkscrew tips are
designed to embed firmly in all types of How supplied
length-form packing, including badly Fixed-tip extractors: individual sizes, or
worn and hardened products. A T-handle as full set of Sizes 1 – 4.
provides good grip for both screw action Replaceable-tip extractors: individual
and the efficient removal of packing. sizes, or as full set of Sizes 1 – 4.
Replacement tips: supplied individually.
l Size 1: 5mm and 6.5mm packings.
Molyon Grease
Excellent adhesion properties (bentone type) and fine particles of pure Chemical properties
high quality molybdenum disulphide. Compatible with most engineering
materials, excluding items made from
Typical applications natural rubber, butyl or ethylene-
Lubrication of compression packing and propylene.
seals prior to installation for duties with
non-corrosive media or environments. Service capabilities
Also used as a general lubricant. Maximum temperature +150°C
Prime features
l Good adhesion and spread on metal How supplied
surfaces. Ex-stock: packs of 10 x 175g tubes or
Description l Film of lubricating molybdenum 1kg tubs. Other quantities supplied on
A product of soft consistency, comprising disulphide remains on surface even request.
a blend of non-melting petroleum greases when grease carrier has gone.
Graphite Grease
Lubricant & anti-seize compound Description Prime features
Thick paste of non-melting petroleum l Contains 50 per cent graphite by weight.
greases (bentone type) blended with a l Good tack/adhesion on metal surfaces.
high quality lubricating grade of natural l Spreads with reasonable ease.
fine graphite particles. l No solvent content.
Typical applications Service capabilities

Lubrication of compression packing Maximum temperature +150°C
and seals prior to installation for Minimum temperature –20°C
duties with non-corrosive media or
environments. Also used as a How supplied
general lubricant and anti-seize Ex-stock: packs of 10 x 200g tubes or 1kg
compound. tubs. Other quantities supplied on request.
Silicone Grease
For food & potable water plant Can be used as an anti-seize compound, but excluding items made from silicone or
and also gives a degree of protection fluorosilicone compounds. Low halogen
against dust, moisture, chemicals and content: <20ppm chloride.
corrosion.
Service capabilities/properties
Specifications Maximum temperature +200°C
l Produced from FDA-approved Minimum temperature –50°C
materials. Flash point >+300°C
l WRAS listed for use with cold and hot Penetration test (ASTM D217)
potable water up to 85°C. Unworked 250-280
Worked 250-285
Prime features Radiation resistance
Description l Excellent lubricating performance Onset of gellation
5
A translucent gel that combines the across wide temperature range. (approx) 10Mrad [10 Gy]
properties of silicone fluid with a degree l Very low order of toxicity.
of structure to provide a stiff consistency. l Wide chemical resistance. How supplied
l Safe to use with most rubbers and Ex-stock: packs of 10 x 175g tubes or
Typical applications plastics. 1kg tubs. Other quantities supplied on
A versatile grease for lubricating packings request.
and seals prior to installation, as well as Chemical properties
valves and taps used in the food Compatible with most engineering
processing and potable water industries. materials, including rubbers and plastics,

Copper Anti-Seize Compound

General purpose lubricant paste Typical applications <15ppm, lead <5ppm; cadmium,
Prevention of seizing, galling, thread mercury and tin <2ppm each.
damage and high friction problems on
bolts, studs, valve stems, pipe fittings, Service capabilities/properties
press fits, etc. Maximum temperature +1000°C
Flash point (carrier) +240°C
Prime features Drop point (carrier) Infusible
l Can be used at up to 1000°C. Oil separation (carrier)
l Easy to apply by brush. @ 150°C Nil
l Good adhesion. Penetration test (ASTM D217)
l Excess can be wiped free. Worked @ 25°C (carrier) 265-295
Description Chemical properties How supplied

High purity anti-seize lubricant in paste Sample analysis of elemental impurities Ex-stock: packs of 10 x 200g tubes or 500g
form. Comprises copper and graphite shows: chlorine <100ppm, zinc tubs. Other quantities supplied on request.
particles in a high melting point <100ppm, sulphur <50ppm, fluorine
petroleum carrier. Contains no lead.
Nickel Anti-Seize Compound

For high temperatures & corrosive Typical applications <10ppm, lead <10ppm; tin and copper
environments Used instead of Copper Anti-Seize <5ppm each; cadmium and mercury
Compound (see above) where a copper- <2ppm each.
based product is unsuitable due to
temperature limitations, fluid incompatibility Service capabilities/properties
or corrosive environment (eg, at sea). Maximum temperature +1400°C
Suitable for nuclear industry duties where Flash point (carrier) +240°C
purity of content is a major consideration. Drop point (carrier) Infusible
Oil separation (carrier)
Prime features @ 150°C Nil
l Can be used at up to 1400°C. Penetration test (ASTM D217)
l Low level of impurities. Worked @ 25°C (carrier) 265-295
l Resists corrosion.
l Good adhesion. How supplied
Description
Very high purity anti-seize lubricant in Ex-stock: packs of 10 x 200g tubes or
paste form. Compounded from graphite Chemical properties 500g tubs. Other quantities supplied on
and nickel in a high melting point Sample analysis of elemental impurities request.
petroleum carrier. shows: chlorine <15ppm, fluorine
<15ppm, zinc <15ppm, sulphur
Training CD-ROM
Free to our customers Description training films. The other three titles are:
Compression Packings – A guide to their l Calendered Non-asbestos Gaskets.
fitting and use, is a ten minute training l Hydraulic Sealing Components.
film for plant engineers and maintenance l High Performance Elastomers.
staff. It explains the theory of gland
packing systems used in pumps and This CD-ROM auto-boots under
valves, and features an easy-to-follow Windows® 98/NT or higher. A sound card
practical demonstration of the correct and is needed on the PC to appreciate the
safe procedures for removing old films fully.
packings and fitting the latest types.
How supplied
James Walker’s Training CD-ROM Free of charge to users or specifiers of
contains four highly informative short James Walker products.
Custom-designed & non-standard products
Non-standard products Grafpak with wire (LRCM275). Wire-

The vast majority of products listed reinforced version of our graphite-based
elsewhere in this guide are held in stock Grafpak packing (page 17) for high
for immediate supply to customers. pressure/temperature applications.
The following is a small selection of Aramid with PTFE (LRCM370). Specially

products we have developed to meet developed valve stem packing made from
unusual demands and now manufacture- PTFE yarns containing an aramid core.
to-order.
Higher temperature Armoured Supasca
Soot blower packing rings (LRCM056). XA. Special version of our Armoured
These unique rings are based on knitted Supasca XA (page 22) with stainless steel
copper wire and graphite yarns. The wire braided over a silica-based core.
tough, dense packings are specially Used for duties at 1000°C and above.
We are experts in the custom-design developed to combat wear and resist the
and manufacture of compression action of excessive lance movement. Silicone-coated braided glass sleeving.
packings and other braided materials For protecting cables and pipes from
to solve specific problems for industry. Graphite-free Hornet (LRCM085). excessive heat or impact by hot particles.
Similar to our highly popular Hornet
When you want products that are packing (page 8), but cross-plaited with Other products – we also supply ranges
outside our standard size range – just aramid fibres at the corners and white of related products for industry, including:
ask us. We can swiftly make lengths or PTFE yarns at the centre of each side. l Glass webbing tape
rings to order on our automated Used with abrasive media on duties where l Ladder tapes
braiding and plaiting machines. graphite products cannot be tolerated. l Cloths
l Rope/pipe lagging
True production flexibility, backed by High temperature lid seals (LRCM162B l Twisted cord
substantial stocks of top quality raw & LRCM297). Silicone-coated glass l Lagging cloth
materials, means we can efficiently braided over a rubber core, typically used l Sewing twine
meet the most urgent demands. as lid seals on crucibles of molten l Gauge glasses & seals
aluminium. l Packing sleeves with eyelets.
And, when your working parameters
fall beyond the scope of our standard Braided glass yarns (LRCM190).
products, we have an in-house Various types of special compression
development team that will create new packing made from braided glass yarns.
or modified packing designs to meet Round, square and rectangular sections
your exact operational requirements. are available in different densities. Yarns
can also be braided over rubber cores.
What is Supalubrication?
Supalubrication is our innovative The first packings to benefit from
process that improves the lifetime Supalubrication are Fluolion® Emulsion
performance of compression packings. XA-P (page 11) and Ramiex (page 23).
Improved uniformity and depth of
Based on our knowledge of materials lubrication give these products a speedier
technology and tribology, we have run-in and longer sealing life with the
developed a new system that deeply minimum of attention.
impregnates packing yarns with blends of
fluid and solid lubricants plus special A new graphite Supalubrication system is
additives. also now used for Fortuna XA (page 20),
Incoval XA (page 19) and Supeta XA
Machinery for the Supalubrication process (page 20). This applies a highly developed
has been custom-built to our design. This graphite lubricant to glass yarns. The
impregnates, dries and rewinds a result is deeper impregnation, leading to
multitude of yarns simultaneously. It uses higher density packings with better
the latest drying technology to give highly resistance to fretting, reduced friction and
efficient in-line yarn impregnation. increased thermal conductivity.

James Walker in action
Immediate supply planned leak detection and repair (LDAR) We aim to supply you with the very best:
programmes to minimise fugitive VOC l Customer service
emissions at petrochemical sites. l Technical support
l Fluid sealing products
When necessary, plant is fully refurbished l Delivery
or re-engineered in James Walker’s l After sales service.
dedicated workshops.
Our high technology Customer Support
Research & development Centre leads the fluid sealing industry
with its service to tens of thousands of
customers worldwide.
We will supply you with compression
packing products, when and where you On-site technical advice comes from our
need them. local teams backed by highly
experienced applications engineers and
Our automated warehouse holds ten James Walker Technology Centre.
million sealing products ready for same Together they have the knowledge and
day despatch. These include vast stocks facilities to solve any fluid sealing
of compression packings in all popular problem for our customers.
sizes and grades used by industry.
User training is another important service
A close-knit network of James Walker we provide. Our specialists regularly host
companies and official distributors covers Teams of scientists and development sessions to instruct plant engineers and
over 100 countries. This is supported by engineers at the James Walker designers in the selection and installation
a web-based system and a highly Technology Centre work at the leading of sealing products. This service is
developed logistics operation to give you edge of fluid sealing knowledge. They backed by free CD-ROMs (page 32).
surety of supply for JIT regimes and your deliver the new materials, products and
normal maintenance schedules. manufacturing techniques that improve James Walker quality
the sealing of today’s plant and meet
Installation service tomorrow’s sealing demands.
They also work on joint venture research

projects with other organisations in the
European Sealing Association – of which
we are a founder member – and sponsor
high-level research in partnership with
world leading users of sealing technology.
In addition to our in-house test

laboratories that verify the viability of our
materials and seal designs, we regularly
commission independent test houses
We offer an expert and economical across the world for third-party We select the best raw materials for each
service for the repair and refurbishment of certification of our products to product and use advanced manufacturing
valves, pumps and rotary equipment. international and industry standards. techniques with strict quality control and
traceability at every stage. This
Experienced site teams, such as those James Walker customer support culminates in an exacting inspection
from James Walker Engineering Services, procedure for the finished product.
are skilled at the rapid removal of Stockholding and distribution meet
packings by high pressure water jet and similar exacting standards.
traditional methods. They can also
undertake any in-situ machining that is Our quality systems are third-party
required before installing new packings to registered to BS EN ISO 9001:2000. We
the original or improved specifications. are also regularly assessed and quality
approved by a wide range of industry
These services are often carried out bodies and individual customers,
under maintenance contracts, but are including multinational corporations,
also performed as part of carefully utilities and government organisations.
Alphabetical Index
Product Page Product Page Product Page
Aluflon 11 Graphite Filament Packing 17 Silicone Grease 31

Aquagraf 10 Graphite Grease 31 Supagraf® Control 13
Arasele 7 Hornet 8 Supagraf® LF Rings 14
Armoured Supasca XA 22 Incoval XA 19 Supagraf® Moulded Rings 16
Copper Anti-Seize Compound 32 Injectable Black 29 Supagraf® Premier 12
Cottonpak Type E 24 Injectable White 29 Supagraf® RibbonPak 15
Duramid® 8 Injectable Yellow 29 Supagraf® RibbonPak M 15
Flexmet A Type M 21 KVSP® 28 Supagraf® Tape 16
Fluograf® 6 Liongraf 9 Super Flexmet XA 21
Fluolion SEQUEL® 9 Molyon Grease 31 Supeta XA 20
Fluolion® Emulsion 2XA 19 Nickel Anti-Seize Compound 32 Tankatite® 250 27
Fluolion® Emulsion XA-P 11 Packing Extractors (Fixed tip) 30 Tankatite® 440 26
Fluolion® Filament D 10 Packing Extractors (Replaceable tip) 30 Tankatite® 660 26
Fluolion® Filament L 10 Packing Ring Cutter 30 Tankatite® 880 Super 27
Fluolion® Sturntite 24 Pre-formed packing rings 30 Training CD-ROM 32
Fortuna XA 20 Ramiex 23 Valcor® Hi-Temp 18
Glengarry 25 Rover Medium Soft Cotton 23 Valvemaster® Packing Sets 28
Grafpak 17 Sextant 25
Trademark acknowledgements
James Walker acknowledges the following trademarks as mentioned in this guide.
Trademark Company
Kalrez® DuPont Performance Elastomers

Kevlar® DuPont
Krytox® DuPont
KVSP® DuPont Performance Elastomers
GFO® WL Gore & Associates
GORE GFO®
TM
WL Gore & Associates
SEQUEL® WL Gore & Associates
Teflon® DuPont
Windows® 98/NT Microsoft Corporation
Zymaxx® DuPont
All other names bearing the ® symbol are registered trademarks of James Walker.
Health warning: If PTFE or fluoroelastomer (eg, FKM, FFKM, TFE/P) products are heated to elevated temperatures, fumes will be produced which may give unpleasant
effects, if inhaled. Whilst some fumes are emitted below 250°C from fluoroelastomers or below 300°C from PTFE, the effect at these temperatures is negligible. Care should
be taken to avoid contaminating tobacco with particles of PTFE or fluoroelastomer, or with PTFE dispersion, which may remain on hands or clothing. Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) are available on request.
Information in this publication and otherwise supplied to users is based on our general experience and is given in good faith, but because of factors which are outside our
knowledge and control and affect the use of products, no warranty is given or is to be implied with respect to such information. Specifications are subject to change without
notice. Statements of operating limits quoted in this publication are not an indication that these values can be applied simultaneously.

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High Performance Sealing Technology

James Walker’s constant advances in

This guide describes packings that:

Industries across the world rely on our

Properties & applications Customised packings

l = Other recommended VOC fugitive emission control products

MEDIA GUIDE INDUSTRY SECTORS

What is so special about GORE GFO®? TM

Specifications Centrifugal pumps & rotary

Fluolion® Filament D & L

Fluolion® Emulsion XA-P

Prime features Centrifugal pumps & rotary

To order or get further details, call your local contact11

ISO 15848-1: Copies of certificates and/or full details of

To order or get further details, call your local contact13

Standard Graphite rings

Prime features Valve stem duties

To order or get further details, call your local contact15

Supagraf® Moulded Rings

Specifications How supplied

Graphite Filament Packing

To order or get further details, call your local contact17

No protection for breathing, eye, hand or

Note: Normal ceramic fibres, as often

The yarn contains no organic agents or Prime features How supplied

Fluolion® Emulsion 2XA

Description Chemical properties How supplied

Typical applications Service capabilities

To order or get further details, call your local contact19

Prime features Centrifugal pumps & rotary

To order or get further details, call your local contact21

Rover Medium Soft Cotton

To order or get further details, call your local contact23

Description Service capabilities How supplied

To order or get further details, call your local contact25

Tankatite® 880 Super

To order or get further details, call your local contact27

Valvemaster® Packing Sets

Injectable Black, White & Yellow

Centrifugal pumps & rotary

Centrifugal pumps & rotary

To order or get further details, call your local contact29

Pre-formed packing rings

Packing Ring Cutter

Typical applications Service capabilities

To order or get further details, call your local contact31

Copper Anti-Seize Compound

Description Chemical properties How supplied

Nickel Anti-Seize Compound

Non-standard products Grafpak with wire (LRCM275). Wire-

The following is a small selection of Aramid with PTFE (LRCM370). Specially

To order or get further details, call your local contact33

They also work on joint venture research

In addition to our in-house test

Product Page Product Page Product Page

Aluflon 11 Graphite Filament Packing 17 Silicone Grease 31

James Walker acknowledges the following trademarks as mentioned in this guide.

Kalrez® DuPont Performance Elastomers

To order or get further details, call your local contact35

James Walker Deutschland GmbH James Walker Mfg Co (USA)

James Walker distributors