Gland Packing Chesterton Graphite 1600

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Available sizes: 1/8 (3.2mm) 3/16 (3.2mm) 1/4 (6.5mm) 5/16 (8mm) 3/8 (10mm) 7/16 (11mm) 1/2 (12.5mm) 9/16 (14mm) 5/8 (16mm) 3/4 (20mm) 7/8 (22mm) 1 (25mm Gland Packing Chesterton Graphite 1600 2lbs The function of the packing is to control leakage, not to prevent it all leaks, because the packing must always be lubricated and leaks are recommended to maintain the presence of lubrication is about 40 to 60 drops per minute. Lubrication method on packing depending on the condition of the fluid being pumped and also the pressure in the stuffing box. Gland packing is usually made with a braided or woven system with a box section shape and the constituent materials can be graphite, acrilic, PTFE, asbestos and so on the liquid in the pump that functions as a gasket lubricant.