PAN FIBRE PACKINGS
Type VT2
Product Information
VT2 is braided from pure Poly Acrylic Nitrile (P.A.N.) fibres which are the basis of the outstanding capabilities and performance of our PAN Fibre Packings.
Applications
Wide variety of process plant including pumps, valves, mixers, reactor vessels and reciprocating applications. Against general chemicals, solvents, oils, water and steam. A wide ranging packing, for use in arduous conditions in process applications, especially where alternative packings contaminate, cause excessive wear or require frequent maintenance and replacement. VT2 does not contaminate nor stain, making it particularly suitable for use in the food, water and paper industries.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 150 Bar |
Rotary speed: 18m/s |
Temperature: -40 + 250C |
pH range: 2-14 |
Type VG2 PAN Acrylic fiber packing with graphite lubricated
Product Information
Type VG2 is constructed using a composite yarn manufactured from high-quality PAN fibres combined with pure Carbon fibres.
Applications
Type VG2 is an exceptional performance and cost general purpose packing suitable for most plant application. Designed to replace and out-perform traditional Graphited Asbestos, Glass Fibre and natural Fibre packings. Suitable for use against oils, water, steam, solvents and general chemicals.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 80 Bar |
Rotary speed: 10m/s |
Temperature: -50 + 250C |
pH range: 4-12 |
Type VG3
Product Information
VG3 is an increased temperature, primarily static use, variant of our Type VG2.
Applications
A very reliable packing for valves and slow moving reciprocating duties up to 300C.. Against oils, steam, condensates, light solvents, acids and alkalis.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 80 Bar |
Rotary speed: 2m/s |
Temperature: -100 + 300C |
pH range: 4-12 |
CARBON GRAPHITE FIBRES
Type VG4
Product Information
Type VG4 is a 100% pure Graphite packing which is capable of near universal application.
Applications
For pumps and valves in extreme conditions or where the value of the best quality packing can be realised. Universal chemical resistance (sole exceptions are fuming nitric acid, oleum, aqua regia and fluorine.)
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 300 Bar |
Rotary speed: 20m/s |
pH range: 0-14 |
Temperature: up to 427C in oxidising environments |
Temperature: up to 2760C in inert environments |
Type VG41
Product Information
VG41 is 100% pure Graphite packing suitable for near universal static application.
Applications
Maximum performance valve packing providing the ultimate in braided packing for sealing integrity, capability and safety. For use in any static application where quality is paramount particularly in the nuclear and power generating industries.
Universal chemical resistance as per Style VG4.
Suitable and certified for use in nuclear power plants.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 250Bar |
Rotary speed: 1m/s |
pH range: 0-14 |
Temperature: up to 427C in oxidising environments |
Temperature: up to 2760C in inert environments |
Type VC5 / VC51
Product Information
VC5 is square-braided from high quality Carbon yarns impregnated with pure Graphite, special high temperature lubricants and Molybdenum Disulphide.
Applications
VC5 is ideal as a rotary duty, multi-service, packing particularly for boiler feed applications.
Universal chemical resistance as per Style VG4.
Suitable and certified for use in nuclear power plants.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 200Bar |
Rotary speed: 15m/s |
Temperature: -150 + 350C |
pH range: 3-12 |
KEVLAR ARAMID FIBRES
Type VK4B
Product Information
VK4B is an interlace, square braid packing manufactured from KEVLAR Aramid fibres impregnated with PTFE dispersion and specially treated with high temperature break-in lubricant.
Applications
For pumps (rotary and reciprocating) and valves, including high pressure or high mechanical
loading conditions, against abrasive sluries, sewage, effluents, water, oils, solvents and most chemicals.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 400 Bar |
Rotary speed: 15m/s |
Temperature: -100 + 280C |
pH range: 1-13 |
Type VK4T
Product Information
VK4T combines the physical strength of KEVLAR with the sealing properties of TEFLON fibres. The packing is further lubricated yarn by yarn with PTFE dispersion and inert lubricants.
Applications
Type VK4T combines low-friction, complete pH range chemical resistance with high mechanical and dimensional strength. A wide ranging packing, for specification especially in high pressure conditions in chemical or abrasive applications, where alternative single fibre packings may extrude or cause significant shaft wear.
The construction and materials of VK4T makes this packing ideal for piston sealing on reciprocating, chemical, slurry and high pressure pumps.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 250 Bar |
Rotary speed: 15m/s |
Temperature: -100 + 280C |
pH range: 0-14 |
Type VK4
Product Information
VK4 is manufactured from KEVLAR Aramid fibres.
Applications
For rotary and reciprocating pumps, stern glands, hydraulic presses, mixers and valves against abrasive slurries, sewage, effluents, water, oils, solvents and all bar the most aggressive chemicals.
Non-staining lubrication and resilient performance make? VK4 ideal for use in the paper industry.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 150 Bar |
Rotary speed: 20m/s |
Temperature: -100 + 280C |
pH range: 1-13 |
GRAPHITED ARAMID PACKINGS
Type VK1L
Product Information
VK1L has been designed to replace and outlast traditional Graphited Asbestos or Cotton packings, particularly in abrasive media and high pressure rotary applications.
Applications
General purpose, wide-ranging, durable Asbestos replacement packing. For use in rotary, reciprocating and static applications particularly against abrasive fluids, weak chemicals and water.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 200 Bar |
Rotary speed: 12m/s |
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Temperature: -100 + 300C |
pH range: 1-13 |
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Type VK1D
Product Information
Type VK1D is inter-braided from KEVLAR Aramid fibres further reinforced with Inconel wire and impregnated with pure Graphite and a corrosion inhibitor.
Applications
Type VK1D is a superior non-asbestos valve packing also suitable for plunger pumps, turbines and static seals. Particularly for use against oils, air, water,hot steam and asphalt.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 400 Bar |
Rotary speed: 1m/s |
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Temperature: -100 + 380C |
pH range: 1-13 |
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Type VK5
Product Information
VK5 combines the benefits of the remarkable properties of two outstanding gland packing fibres.
Applications
Type VK5 combines mechanical strength with surface lubricity to give a long lasting, high performance sealing, near universal packing, for use in all rotary, reciprocating and static gland application.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 250Bar |
Rotary speed: 25m/s |
Temperature: -150 + 280C |
pH range: 0-14 |
PTFE PACKINGS
Type VT9D
Product Information
VT9D is solely manufactured from pure PTFE in the form of fine mult-filament yarns.
Applications
For low speed pumps, mixers, reciprocating rods and valves against up to the strongest chemicals, solvents and steam. Exceptions are molten and alkali metals and fluorine.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 200 Bar |
Rotary speed: 6m/s |
Temperature: -200 + 280C |
pH range: 0-14 |
Type VT9L
Product Information
Type VT9L is braided from pure PTFE fibres, in the form of muti-filament yarns, vacuum impregnated with PTFE dispersion and saturated with chemically resistant lubricants.
Applications
The enhanced lubrication and multi-filament yarn treatment of? VT9L allows greatly extended service capability in pumps up to 12m/s surface shaft speed. For use against solvents and virtually all chemicals with the exceptions of molten and alkali metals and fluorine.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 100 Bar |
Rotary speed: 12m/s |
Temperature: -40 + 280C |
pH range: 0-14 |
Type VO2
Product Information
Type VO2 is a braided flange gasketing tape made from strong, resilient PTFE yarns thoroughly impregnated with PTFE dispersion and inert lubricants.
Applications
Type VO2 forms an endless seal for any diameter flange on chemical reactor vessels, tank covers, ducts, etc. Vacuum can be sealed up to 30親g. The maximum pressure this product can handle is strongly determined by temperature and other factors. Care should be taken when first installed.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 200 Bar |
Rotary speed: Static Only |
Temperature: -100 + 260C |
pH range: 0-14 |
PTFE GRAPHITE PACKINGS
Type VP1
Product Information
Type VP1 is 100% GORE GFO fibre packing. This remarkable yarn is constructed from PTFE and Graphite intimately blended and locked and then treated with a high temperature, break-in lubricant.
Applications
See as per Style VP1B.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 150 Bar |
Rotary speed: 25m/s |
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Temperature: -200 + 280C |
pH range: 0-14 |
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Type VP1B
Product Information
VP1B is 100% GORE GFO fibre without the inclusion of any additional lubricants.
Applications
The GORE GFO fibre solely used in? Types VP1 and VP1B creates a packing that will give longer service life, lower maintenance costs and less down time in a great variety of applications. The cool running, high speed, near universal chemical resistance of GFO, makes? Type VP1 suitable for use in any rotary, reciprocating or static gland, against all chemicals bar very strong oxidisers such as Oleum, Aqua Regia, fuming Nitric Acid and Fluorine.
The VP1B is specially for use in non-contaminating applications. With VP1B, shaft speed capability is lowered and packing break-in may need more care due to the lower lubrication.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 150 Bar |
Rotary speed: 10m/s |
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Temperature: -200 + 280C |
pH range: 0-14 |
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Type VP2
Product Information
VP2 packing is manufactured from 100%? Type G1 fibre. This newly developed outstanding yarn is very similar in material construction to the original GORE GFO fibre and has been manufactured to optimise performance at an improved cost.
Applications
For use wherever the value of the best quality and material packing can be realised. Since the actual purchase cost of a packing is typically only 3% of the true utilisation cost,? recommend these PTFE GRAPHITE packings for all possible applications. They will increase service life whilst minimising wear and gland adjustments, against nearly all media in static, rotary and reciprocating uses.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 150Bar |
Rotary speed: 25m/s |
Temperature: -200 + 280C |
pH range: 0-14 |
GLASS FIBRE PACKINGS
Type VG8L / VG8D
Product Information
VG8L is interbraided from continuous filament, textured, air-blown glass yarns. The glass fibres are heavily lubricated and thoroughly impregnated with PTFE dispersion and an inert lubrication, both prior to and subsequent to braiding.
Applications
Type VG8L is a smooth, cool running packing for a wide variety of uses in a plant. Particularly useful on water and mildly abrasive slurries, solvents and chemicals in reciprocating and centrifugal pumps, mixers and valves.
alternative Type VG8D is the self-same packing but the inert lubricants are replaced by an increased PTFE dispersion. VG8D is designed as a valve packing that is also suitable for a variety of static or slow moving applications up to 4 m/s.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 150 Bar |
Rotary speed: 12m/s |
Temperature: -40 + 280C |
pH range: 2-12 |
Type VG1D
Product Information
Type VG1D is square braided from continuous filament, texturised glass fibres reinforced with Inconel wire and impregnated yarn by yarn with pure Graphite powder and a corrosion inhibitor.
Applications
General purpose, non-asbestos valve packing against steam, water, oils, air alkalis, mid acids and chemicals. Not suitable for very arduous conditions.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 250 Bar |
Rotary speed: 1m/s |
Temperature: -100 + 550C |
pH range: 4-11 |
Type VG1L
Product Information
VG1L is an alternative packing to replace traditional Graphited Asbestos. VG1L is interbraided from continuous filament, textured air-blown glass fibres thoroughly impregnated with mineral oil lubricants and graphite.
Applications
General purpose, Asbestos replacement packing for rotary and reciprocating pumps, mixers and valves against steam, water, oils, air, alkalis, mild acids and chemicals.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 150 Bar |
Rotary speed: 10m/s |
Temperature: -100 + 480C |
pH range: 4-11 |
Type VT5
Product Information
Type VT5 is an outstanding PTFE impregnated and lubricated packing, made to replace traditional PTFE Asbestos packings, without sacrificing the strength and natural sealing qualities of Asbestos.l
Applications
Multi-purpose pump and valve packing for exceptional trouble-free service life against general and abrasive media. For use in the water, marine, brewing, food, chemical, petro-chemical and paper industries.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 130 Bar |
Rotary speed: 12m/s |
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Temperature: -30 + 120C |
pH range: 2-12 |
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Type VF4
Product Information
VF4 is braided fron selected, long fibre, heavy duty, flax yarns thoroughly impregnated yarn by yarn with PTFE and treated with break-in lubricants.
Applications
For use in paper, marine, chemical, pharmaceutical, sugar and water industries against salt water, slurries, hydrocarbons, oils, greases and solvents.
SERVICE CAPABILITY |
Pressure Rating: 130Bar |
Rotary speed: 10m/s |
Temperature: -30 + 120C |
pH range: 2-12 |
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