seals for valves and pumps

CONTENTS

3 STEM AND SHAFT SEALS

3 Braided packings

8 Preformed rings

12 Stuffing box sets

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TA-LUFT certified sets

High Temp & High Pressure sets
Special sets

16 Distance bush

17 INTERNAL ValveS sEALS

20 BONNET SEALS
22 accessories
23 general infoRMATION

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SPETOPAK SGF 770

Braided packings for valves

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Description

SPETOPAK
SGR 804 W

The hybrid packing made from the graphited synthetic yarn and flexible
graphite, the inconel reinforced synthetic yarn braided in the corners
prevents the packing from being extruded and reduces the abrasion of the
elastic graphite; the SPETOPAK SGR 804 W packing is an alternative
to the sealing sets, as both sealing and closing functions are performed by
each separate ring of the packing; this style is preferred by the maintenance
departments in refineries, petrochemical and power plants.

-100 +550

t C
P. atm

250

V m/s

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SPETOPAK
SGR 880

It is made of graphitized fibre synthetic yarn, containing high-quality lubricating

and anti-adhesion mediums; impregnated right through while braided, and
additionally, while drying and calibrating, surface-impregnated with a graphite
layer. SPETOPAK SGR 880 packing is resistant to temperature, good heat
abstraction, to be applied individually or in WGR stuffing-box sets. Appreciated
in industry, used in both traditional and nuclear power engineering. Applied to
both hot water and steam systems; either in high-speed heavy duty pumps.

-100 +550

t C
P. atm

200

100

26

V m/s

1.5

26

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SPETOPAK
SGR 880 R

The packing made from graphited synthetic yarn designed for the highest
parameters encountered in the conventional power plants, refineries and
power plants; ensures the smooth operation of the spindle and prevents
the corrosion of the gland; SPETOPAK SGR 880 R does not show
ageing processes; has corrosion inhibitor; reinforced with an inconel wire;
applied both as the only ring in the gland and in the sealing sets as the
anti-extrusion rings for flexible graphite.

-100 +550

t C
P. atm

300

V m/s

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Braided packings for valves

S PETOPA K SGF 772

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SPETOPAK
SGR 800 R

Made of elastic graphite yarn, every fibre is reinforced with inconel

wire braid, type SGR 800 R. The SGR 800 type without inconel
reinforcement, designed to pump applications. Reinforced heavy duty
packing of high mechanical properties; resistant to high temperature,
good heat abstraction, easy to shaping. Designed to be used in refineries,
petrochemical industry, power engineering; to be used individually or as
closing packing in WGR high-temperature sets.

-100 +550

t C
P. atm

200

V m/s

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SPETOPAK
SGR 900 RR

-100 +650

t C
P. atm

300

V m/s

Made of highest-quality expanded graphite yarn, every fibre is reinforced

with a net of an inconel wire. It contains inhibitors of corrosion and
oxidizing. Due to application of a fibre, reinforced with inconel braid, the
packing demonstrates high mechanical properties and/or resistance to
be blown out. Being impregnated, while braided, with high-temperature
mediums containing corrosion and oxidizing inhibitors, it demonstrates
good slide, anticorrosion, and anti-adhesion heavy-duty properties. It is
designed to be used in the chemical industry, petrochemical industry, heat
engineering, and/or power generation heavy duty installations, even in
supercritical systems, to be applied individually or as closing packing in
WGR 900 RR sets.

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SPETOPAK
SPT 554 S

The packing braided from PTFE yarn of the chemical resistance and
physiological properties which allow it to be applied for practically all
media encountered in the industry, except for molten alkali metal and
some fluorinated compounds; applied in the valves in the chemical
industry for the most aggressive media also in the high pressure; special
styles: SPT 554 OX for the contact with oxygen the packing without
any additional agents used for technological reasons, SPT 560 K with
aramid reinforcement in the corners to be applied in high pressure
plunger pumps.
-100 +280

t C
P. atm

150

150

15

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SPETOPAK SGF 770

Braided packings for pumps

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Description

SPETOPAK
SGf 770

-200 +280

t C
P. atm

300

200

20

V m/s

20

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SPETOPAK
SGf 772

-200 +280

t C
P. atm

300

200

20

V m/s

20

Universal packing made from expanded PTFE with incorporated

graphite; economical alternative of SGF 770 style. Paraffin oil applied
as the running-in lubricant, good chemical resistance (except for strongly
oxidizing media), good sliding properties, resistance to ageing, good
heat conductivity, applicable in rotating and plunger pumps as well as
in the valves; special styles: SGF 772/G with elastomeric core increasing
the shaft runout compensation; SGF 488 made from PTFE-fiber with
incorporated graphite without lubricant.

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SGf 766

-200 +280

t C
P. atm

300

20

V m/s

20

The hybrid packing composed of zebra braided aramid and PTFE yarns
with incorporated graphite; this solution increases the resistance of the
packing to the wear but does not decrease the sliding properties; designed
for pure liquids, contaminated with the solid particles, crystallizing
media etc; customized styles: SFK 760K with the aramid reinforcement
in the corners of the packing, SFK 760 K/G, SGF 766/ G styles with
elastomeric cores.

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SGF 760 K

The hybrid packing composed from PTFE yarns with incorporated graphite
and braided aramid fibers on corners. This solution make the packing
resistance from being torn on corners and eventually extruded into stuffing
box gaps; customized styles: SFK 760 K/G styles with elastomeric core.

t C

-200 +280

P. atm

300

200

V m/s

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SPETOPAK
SGR 800/
SGR 800 C

t C

-200 +280/550*

P. atm

200*

200*

20

V m/s

1*

1*

26

pH

Most popular ever used non-asbestos packing. Universal packing made

from original 100% GFO WL Gore fiber showing high stability, heat
conductivity, easy to cut and install, chemically resistant (except for strongly
oxidizing media). It can be applied in contact with potable water; applied
first of all in rotating pumps, but also in plunger pumps and valves; special
styles: SGF 770/G with elastomeric core increasing the resistance to the
shaft malfunctioning (shaft beating).; SGF 477 made from 100% Gore G2
PTFE-fiber with incorporated fiber without lubricant.

Packing made from expanded graphite; designed for the highest rotating
speeds and pumping high temperature media, applied for example in
power station feeding pumps; style 800 C is additionally equipped in
special temperature fuse introduced into the core. This prevents the
excessive rise of the temperature and stress in the contact area between
the housing and the packing, thus enhances the safety of the pumps
operation; the packing may be applied alone or in sets together with
SGR880.

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S PETOPAK SKD 660

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Braided packings for pumps

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SPETOPAK
SGR 880

t C

-60 +550

P. atm

100

26

V m/s

1,5

26

Pump packing for high rotating speeds made from graphitized fibres; SGR
880 the packing contains high temperature lubricating agents, which allow
the service at high temperatures of the sealed medium; Another benefit is
higher mechanical strength of graphitized fibers in compare to mechanical
properties of graphite yarns used in common graphite packings; this
increased mechanical properties of SGR 880 are used while applied as
edged rings in the sets together with SGR 800 or SGR 800C, the most
common application: hot water in power engineering.

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SPT 554

-100 +280

t C
P. atm

150

150

15

V m/s

Pump packing made from PTFE yarn having the widest range of chemical
resistance, physiological resistance, hygienic properties, widely applicable
in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in the production
of paints and paper where the white colour is required; packing easily
die-formed, but still of good mechanical properties, thus its application in
plunger pumps; special styles: SPT 554/G with elastomeric core, SPT 565
with zebra aramid fibers for abrasive media.

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SPT 560 K

The hybrid packing composed from PTFE yarns and braided aramid fibers
on corners. This solution make the packing resistance from being torn on
corners and eventually extruded into stuffing box gaps; customized styles:
SFK 560 K/G styles with elastomeric core.

t C

-200 +280

P. atm

500

150

V m/s

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SPETOPAK
Skd 660

-100 +280

t C
P. atm

100

100

100

V m/s

1,5

10

20

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Skd 664
and Skd 667

-100 +280

t C
P. atm

100

100

100

V m/s

1,5

10

20

pH

High performance packing made from continuous aramid fiber with having
best available resistance to abrasives included in pumped medium. Every
single fiber is impragneted with PTFE. Also available dry-style containing
no PTFE impregnation (SKD 660S). Applicable in liquids contaminated
with solid particles, cold water, static applications, also exposed to
high pressures; May request good enough hardness of the stem, as soft
metal stems may have lower resistance against being torn by abrasive
compounds than SKD 660 by itself.

SKD 664 and SKD 667 universal packings from aramid yarn with
asurface capable of absorbing high quantity of PTFE impregnation (SKD
664) or graphite impregnation (SKD 667); due to the high volume of
impregnation, in spite of very good mechanical properties the wear of the
shaft is reduced to minimum; applicable in liquids contaminated with solid
particles, cold water, static applications, also exposed to high pressures;
special styles: SKD 667R with inconel reinforcement for static application
in the high load connections.

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S PETOPAK SFK 250

Braided packings for pumps

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SPETOPAK
STR 666

The packings applied in pulp and paper industy or the plants manufacturing
paints, where only white packing is allowed and there is an exposure to
abrasive media; applied in pumps, mixers, driers and occasionally in the
valves; made from the special yarn of the high mechanical parameters.

t C

-50 +250

P. atm

300

150

15

V m/s

20

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STR 676

Hybrid version of STR 676 the hygienic and lubrication properties are
improved and resistance to abrasion increased by usage of continuous
aramide fibers having the top available resistance against abrasives.

t C

-50 +250

P. atm

300

150

15

V m/s

20

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SPETOPAK
SFK 250

Packing from the special synthetic yarn of good sliding and ageing
properties, high chemical and temperature resistance; easy to fit which
makes it possible to apply SFK 250 in the relatively old, worn out pump,
easy to cut, die-form, good resistance to abrasion and extrusion; also
applicable in the valves as the valve version: SFK 250S.
-80 +280

t C
P. atm

150

150

10

V m/s

10

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pH

SPETOPAK
SN 344

Packing for general services in the pump and gland compensator

applications; economical alternative to asbestos in the simplest
applications, usage of acrylic yarn shows good resistance to ageing
and satisfactory lubricating properties. Standard lubricant is paraffin oil;
Customized styles: SN 330 with silicone oil as lubricant; SN 344 R with
usage of ramia fibres.
t C
200

200

V m/s

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-100 +550

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Grafmet 950 I

Preformed graphite rings

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Grafmet
950

This is a basic form the rings to seal up stems of fittings are made by
moulding a graphite foil up to required density (see the table), usually
within 1.31.8 g/cm3 (standard density: 1.4g/cm3). The cross-section
of the Grafmet 950 ring is usually asquare, however arectangular
cross-section is also available. Grafmet 950 has a high ratio K
of transformation of axial stress forces into radial stress forces
(0.80.9, depending on its density). They are made of various types of
graphite foil see the table. As a standard, if no other designation is
provided, rings are made of Sigraflex C foil. When other types of foil
areused, it is designated adequately, for instance: Grafmet950TF,etc.
Grafmet 950 can be used individually (new fittings with stems of
rather small diameters, systems of rather low pressure) or in sets (see:
valve stuffing-box sets) as main rings responsible for sealing. It is also
acomponent of special packing sets.

Grafmet
950 I

Its construction form has an appearance nearing to Grafmet 950,

but it is strengthened with an internal reinforcement of 316L grade
steel. The reinforcement is designed to improve mechanical extrusion
resistance. Usually it is made of Sigraflex C graphite foil. Its
principal application is to work as a closing rings (top or bottom ring)
in a sealing packet (e.g.SPETOPAK WGR 951/950). Its function is to
prevent extrusion of the proper sealing material into gaps around a gland
and/orin the bottom of a stuffing-box.
The Grafmet 950 I ring can be used as a distance piece in a long
stuffing-box (see: Grafmet HD). Aslo other materials (e.g. nickel foil)
can be used as a reinforcement in special products, and the rings can be
made of other types of the Sigraflex foil.

braided packing

pure graphite ring

packing with internal metal reinforcement

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Grafmet 950 I P

Preformed graphite rings

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Grafmet
950

This is a basic form the rings to seal up stems of fittings are made by
moulding a graphite foil up to required density (see the table), usually
within 1.31.8 g/cm3 (standard density: 1.4g/cm3). The cross-section
of the Grafmet 950 ring is usually asquare, however arectangular
cross-section is also available. Grafmet 950 has a high ratio K
of transformation of axial stress forces into radial stress forces
(0.80.9, depending on its density). They are made of various types of
graphite foil see the table. As a standard, if no other designation is
provided, rings are made of Sigraflex C foil. When other types of foil
areused, it is designated adequately, for instance: Grafmet950TF,etc.
Grafmet 950 can be used individually (new fittings with stems of
rather small diameters, systems of rather low pressure) or in sets (see:
valve stuffing-box sets) as main rings responsible for sealing. It is also
acomponent of special packing sets.

Grafmet
950 I

Its construction form has an appearance nearing to Grafmet 950,

but it is strengthened with an internal reinforcement of 316L grade
steel. The reinforcement is designed to improve mechanical extrusion
resistance. Usually it is made of Sigraflex C graphite foil. Its
principal application is to work as a closing rings (top or bottom ring)
in a sealing packet (e.g.SPETOPAK WGR 951/950). Its function is to
prevent extrusion of the proper sealing material into gaps around a gland
and/orin the bottom of a stuffing-box.
The Grafmet 950 I ring can be used as a distance piece in a long
stuffing-box (see: Grafmet HD). Aslo other materials (e.g. nickel foil)
can be used as a reinforcement in special products, and the rings can be
made of other types of the Sigraflex foil.

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Grafmet 950 I PP

Preformed graphite rings

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Grafmet
950 PP

Description
The rings are conformable, in their essence, with descriptions of
construction forms of the Grafmet 950 and Grafmet 950 I
respectively. Their differences to the above consist in two cuts in their
circumferences facilitating assembly operations. Unlike the rings with one
cut, the piece with two cuts is not deformed during assembly. Hence, the
ring of even very small diameter and considerable width can be used
without risk of damage is sealing functions. Of course, correct installation
requires accuracy and compliance to the rule that a cut in every layer is
turned by 90 to the other one.
Particularly such a construction is required for rings relatively stiff (due
to high density) or inserted with a metal foil. In such situations two cuts
provide real facility in assembly.

Grafmet 950 IPP rings are normally made of the Sigraflex C foil
having a standard density of graphite 1.4g/cm3. Other densities and/or types
of foil are also available, thus the specific requirement should be indicated
in the order.

Grafmet
950 IPP

braided packing

pure graphite ring

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Grafmet

Preformed graphite rings

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Grafmet
952 HTX
(upper ring)

Description
The ring of such a form is designed to protect against squeezing (flowing)
of the sealing material (graphite) into gaps existing on place of its
application. Another function is to minimize access of oxygen to graphite.
The ring can be used individually in static applications as sealing of
acylindrical surfaces, and/or as an upper/lower ring in a packet sealing
a stuffing-box. In such a case, forged material of low tacking to the stem
material is recommended (see also: WGR 952/950), as for instance
nickel.
Applying to systems of high pressure, density of graphite is recommended
to be selected according to the working pressure (see the table), the
standard density of the product is 1.6g/cm3 and the product itself is made of
Sigraflex C foil. In case of power system applications, SigraflexP
foil is recommended (designation is: Grafmet952HTX).

Grafmet
Profil#...

The rings Grafmet Profil#... with respective description are use

in, according to an individual design, machine, fittings, and/or pump
construction.
Their use is related to simplification of their structures by implementation
of special sealing profiles. It allows, for instance, to reduce the number of
components, to decrease a joint outline by separation three rooms (areas)
with one seal, to reduce void pockets, to facilitate assembly operations.
Parameters that can be assorted by SPETECH while manufacture of
Grafmet Profil#... profiled rings, are: geometry, density (density
distribution), stiffness/hardness, split or not split, etc. Adjustments are
made directly with the constructor of the equipment. Sealing of diameters
up to 2000mm are available, density from 1.1g/cm3 up to 1.9g/cm3.
The above solutions can contain metal pieces pressed in, and can be an
integral part of a constructure, and not only a sealing.

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STEM AND SHAFT SEALS

Stuffing box sets

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SPETOPAK
WGR-TA1

Description
The certified sealing set of leak tightness: 3,210 -3 mbarl/(sm) according
to VDI 2440 in compliance with requirements of the German Clean Air
Act TA-Luft. Tightness is certified for operation in a temperature of equal
and above 250C. The set is made of expanded graphite, hence its
high resistance to relaxation. The SPETOPAK WGR-TA1 sealing set is
distinguished by its lowest, of all known products, assembly pressure of
40N/mm2. The reinforced closing rings allow operation of the set in highest
pressure systems (up to 300bar). When operation in avery high temperature
is planned, consultation about the reinforcing material is recommended
and use of an unstandard reinforcing material can be required.

SPETOPAK
WGR-TA2
SPETOPAK
WGR-TA3

The set consists of 6 profiled rings, each of them has a different function,
therefore the condition for effective operation is to use a complete
packet.
The effect of highest tightness is achieved due to special profiles of the
rings and suitably selected density of respected items of the packet.
Please note that SPETECH others sets of TA-Luft packing sets are soon to
be certified (e.g. SPETOPAK WGR-TA2 and SPETOPAK WGR-TA3).

SPETOPAK
WGR-TA 8515

SPETOPAK WGR-TA 8515 is a sealing set of tightness in accordance to

VDI 2440 (5,610 -5mbarl/(sm) as required by the German Clean Air Act
TA-Luft for temperatures lower than 250C. It is made of multi-filament
yarn consisting of carbon fiber and PTFE film. It is available both as a cord
on a spool and/or complete packet. When a cord is concerned, it must be
taken into account that achievement of required degree of leak tightness
in compliance with the TA-Luft regulation requires the ring has to be
prepared according to description contained in the certification report.

SPETOPAK
WGR-TA 8535

Also in this case, intending to achieve required effects of leak tightness, a

full packet should be used observing requirements regarding method of
assembly (assembly stresses, setting up rings) and condition of the fittings
(e.g. roughness of a stem surface).

SPETOPAK
WGR-TA 8530

Please note that SPETECH others sets of TA-Luft packing sets are soon to
be certified (e.g. SPETOPAK WGR-TA 8535 and SPETOPAK WGR-TA
8530). For most updated list of Clean Air Act complied packings, as well
as packings sets acc. to API of Fire Safety Tests please contact SPETECH.

braided packing

pure graphite ring

packing with internal metal reinforcement

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spetopak wgr 952/950 HTX

Stuffing box sets

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SPETOPAK
WGR
952/950 HTX

Description
The SPETOPAK WGR 952/950 HTX sealing set consists of two types
of rings: closing rings (on top and bottom) reinforced with steel members,
and the appropriate sealing rings placed in a middle of the packet height.
The rings are made of the Sigraflex P foil providing the highest, as
achieved today, resistance to oxidation.
Due to the treatment, i.e. implementation of a special construction form
and the special material, Sigraflex P, the packet can be applied to
systems of highest pressure (depending on the structure of the sealing
joint: 630bar) and temperature up to 700C.
If the temperature is to be higher than 450C, you are kindly requested to
contact us to select the best metal material.

SPETOPAK
WGR
900 RR/950

The SPETOPAK WGR 900 RR/950 sealing set is designed to be used in highpressure fittings, in systems of up to 300 bar pressure and 650C temperature.
The packet consists of closing rings made of SPETOPAK 900RR packing
with special braided Inconel reinforcement and graphite of increased
resistance to oxidation owing to special inhibitors. The Grafmet950 sealing
rings can also be made of graphite of increased oxidation resistance of the
foil: Sigraflex E, Sigraflex APX, or Sigraflex P. In such a case there
are products designated: WGR900 RR/950 E, WGR900 RR/950APX,
and/or WGR 900 RR/950 HTX respectively.
Advantage of the packet is its capacity to be installed on fittings without
removal of a drive (insuch a case WGR 900 RR/900 P has to be used).
SPETOPAK WGR 950 I/950 sealing is a packet designed to be used, first
of all, by fittings manufacturers. It is highly economical solution regarding
its delivery cost, but must be installed on fittings without the drive. However,
this restriction can be avoided using Grafmet WGR/950 IP/950 P.
It is designed to be used on fittings in systems of up to 300bar and/or
550C (then the WGR 950 I/950 HTX product is recommended). The
packet can be made of various types of graphite foil, that provides capacity
to be used in a very wide range of applications. Main applications are: cutoff valves for power industry, petrochemistry, refineries, heat engineering.

SPETOPAK
WGR
950 I/950

Application to industrial purposes requires proper selection of packet density

that has an effect on leak tightness (the higher density the better tightness)
and/or on facility in assembly (the lower density the easier assombly).

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spetopak wgr 880 R/950

Stuffing box sets

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SPETOPAK
WGR
880 R/950

The SPETOPAK WGR 880 R/950 set is used most widely as a repair
packet (also as a WGR 880 R/950 P product) in power industry,
petrochemistry, refineries, and/or heat engineering. The graphitized
fibre, that the closing rings are made of (reinforced additionally with
Inconelwire), is highly suitable when installed on fittings with wide gaps
in stuffing boxes and/or on stems that have lost their nominal roughness,
because the graphitized fibre has very good mechanical properties making
squeezing of the product into gaps practically impossible. Inconel is
used to provide durable mechanical qualities of the reinforcement in very
high temperature, and to make sticking of the product to a stem surface
practically impossible. Maximal parameters of the product operation
depend, of course, on a structure and technical condition of fittings the
product is applied to. If there are new fittings, parameters of 300bar and/
or 550C are quite possible.

SPETOPAK
WGR 554

The SPETOPAK WGR 554 sealing packet is designed for fittings of

various applications and/or metering plunger pumps. The only restriction
is the maximal temperature 280C.
The packet is made of braided packing of PTFE yarn, modified according
to the purpose. The product in its basic form (designation S) is impregnated
with fine-grained teflon without any lubricant, having the best chemical
and/or ageing resistance.
In case of more dynamic applications, where addition of lubricant is
allowed, impregnation contains paraffin oil (designation WGR 554). The
packet in this version has a high wear resistance. It can be also applied to
fittings in oxygen systems (designation WGR 554 OX) with pressure up
to 150bar.

braided packing

pure graphite ring

packing with internal metal reinforcement

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spetopak SPT 554

Stuffing box sets

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SPETOPAK
WGR 554/160

The SPETOPAK WGR 554/160 packet is designed to be used in plunger

pumps, principally pumps batching various chemicals. The product is used
mostly because of its high stiffness and resistance to squeezing. Moreover,
interlayers of filled PTFE has high thermal conductivity. Depending on
operating conditions, chemical compatibility with the medium to be sealed,
and/or durability expectation, stiffening rings can be made either of
synthetic carbon (WGR554/carbon) or PEEK material (WGR 554/PEEK),
or highly-compacted rings of expanded graphite can be applied to a
respective purpose (WGR 554/950HD). In some specific cases, the
stiffening rings are made of brass and/or bronze.

SPETOPAK
WGR
Special#...

The SPETOPAK WGR Special#... sealing packets can be designed

according to expected critical loads. Selection of a suitable form,
and material and/or dynamic structural features can provide optimal
resistance to abrasion/hydraulic impacts/temperature changes, leakproofness, minimal friction, etc.
There are various criteria of optimization depending on planned application
(cut-off valves, control valves, size of a stem, plunger pump, etc.).
SPETOPAK WGR Special#... might be equipped also in additional
special components like: anti-extrusive rings, V-shape rings, O-rings,
Grafmet rings, injectable compounds, machined metal rings, etc,.

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S PETOterm TUI 820

Distance bush
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SPETOTERM
TUI 820

Description
The SPETOTERM TUI 820 distance rings are made of mica composite
material of admissible operating temperature up to 650C.
The material is almost absolutely chemically resistant, having good sliding
properties (low friction factor, no sticking to steel), and high ageing
resistance.
SPETOTERM TUI 820 rings are used as distance rings in long stuffingboxes, sometimes being also used as guides for stems. They can be used
as closing rings (under gland) in special sets, as well.
Due to high temperature resistance, the material is implemented to sealing
engineering. Rings are produced according to respective requirements,
tocustomized requirement only.

Grafmet
950 HD

The Grafmet 950 HD rings are made of expanded graphite,

compacted to 1,9g/cm3 density. They can be made also with internal
reinforcement of a steel foil 0.1 mm, ANSI 316.
The rings are used as distance rings installed at bottoms of stuffing-boxes,
and/or as acomponent of WGR Special high-pressure sets.
Their advantage is almost complete chemical resistance and/or resistance
to highest temperatures used in power engineering. The rings as guidingdistance rings at bottoms of stuffing boxes can be applied to a temperature
up to 650C. They are particularly usable when shortening stuffing-boxes
of old fittings, constructed to be used with asbestos packing previously.

braided packing

pure graphite ring

packing with internal metal reinforcement

other materials

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SPETORING RTE

2-offset & 3-offset

seals for butterfly valves
Code

Sketch

SPETORING
RD-E

Description
The solid metal or metal-graphite sealing for the double and triple offset
butterfly valves. Available for valves with seat surface integral with the
body and sealing ring in the disc assembly or sealing ring in the body and
seat surface in the disc.
Dimensions, materials upon request.
SPETORING RD-E and RT-E are manufactured in sizing up to DN3000
(or 120 adequately). Faying surface roughness Ra=1.6. Standard
materials used to manufacture are austenitic steel (304, 316L, 321etc.),
Duplex, Super Duplex, alloy C-276, and others to respective order. The
graphite material used is always Sigraflex as shown in the Table of
General Informations about available graphite grades. SPETORING
RD-E and SPETORING RT-E are designed to particular types of fittings,
and usually are constructed according to drawings of their manufacturer. In
some specific cases, SPETECH can reconstruct the throttle gland basing
on dimensions of the body/casing (it refers mostly to models withdrawn
from production). Regarding a sandwich design, the number of steel
interlayers is usually 3 or 4, however in case of large diameters the number
can be even 12. Thickness of graphite is usually between 0.31mm.

SPETORING
RT-E

Options:
solid metal or laminated metal-graphite construction
elliptical or round shape outside of the circumference (please indicate
when ordering if RT-E elliptical or round)

SPETORING
RL-S

Alternatively to RD-E and RT-E seals presented above inside butterfly

valves another solution may be installed. An optional solution available
both for 2-offset and 3-offset valves is especially shaped elastic metal ring
called SPETORING RL-S.
Shape of the SPETORING RL-S can be given either by spinning or by
machining. Springiness, mechanical strengths and other features may
be modified by specific construction, shape and wide choice from many
available materials.
SPETORING RL-S is normally installed in the body of the valve and
(what is different from sandwich construction of RDE and RTE rings) RL-S
seal is resistant to any potential erosion due to lack of any soft material
inside. But in the same moment (and in some of construction options), the
RL-S seal is performing with much higher elasticity and self-energizing
effect. Such features make the this solution very useful to work in high /
frequently changing pressure and temperature.
Details of this SPETORING RL-S (construction / geometry / material
used) always are settled in co-operation between Spetech and valve
manufacturer. Such solution we deliver for valves with size up DN3000
(or 120 adequately).

metal

PTFE

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SSA 10

Ball valves seats

Code

Sketch

SSA 10

Description
The SSA 10 seat is a basic form of seats applied mostly to ball-type smalldimension fittings designed for cold-media and/or moderate-pressure
applications.
They are made mostly of pure PTFE (pure PTFE provides the smallest
possible friction factor and good chemical resistance), or of PTFE filled
with carbon or graphite. Metal/graphite and/or impregnated synthetic
graphite compositions are not so popular.
Though it is a very cheap structure, applications to high pressure and/or
temperature systems are somehow restricted regarding resistance and/or
creep properties. In case PTFE is considered, secondary sealing (in the
body) is not required, because the seat can satisfy this need.

SSA 11

The SSA 11 seats without housings can be made as multi-component PTFE

structures. Such a design can be fire-safe, practically with no modifications
of the structure. This is a multi-component seat of principally PTFE and
graphite. In regular applications, the sealing is of a PTFE-metal type. In
case of fire (PTFE is burnt off) sealing of the ball is transformed in a metalgraphite composition.
Since the profile of SSA 11 has practically the same dimensions as
aSSA10 profile, adjustment of the internal sealing structure to fire hazard
requirements is restrained to modification of the seat only.

SSA 20

metal

Designing ball-type fittings suitable to meet high technical requirements,

abrasive media, and/or big diameters, their ball seats have to be tear
reinforced and erosion protected. One of possible solutions is installation
of a sealing component between external ring (tearing) and internal ring
(erosion). Such a structure can be applied to seats of PTFE and/or PTFE
composite material, as well as to sealing components of carbon and/or
graphite. Depending on material of a seat and/or the shape of a sealing
ring back, secondary sealing can be avoided. Such a structure allows for
using floating seats.

PTFE

reinforcement graphite

other materials

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SSA 30

Code

Sketch

SSA 30

Ball valves seats

Description
The SSA 30 seats of fittings, trilaterally enclosed in steel housings, have
the highest strength properties and/or erosion resistance. It can freely
move inside the body, according to the structure concept.
Such a structure requires to install secondary packing between the body
and seat. The structure can be used as a fire-resisting product with a seat
of PTFE. In case of fire, upon PTFE is burnt off, the steel housing operates
as a sealing.
Either PTFE composite materials or carbon/graphite materials can be
used, as well as other suitable materials on a customer requirement, as for
instance polymer materials.

SSA 40

The SSA 40 seat is a popular type for ball-type fittings, because secondary
sealing can be avoided, and they can be used in great axial-movement
applications.
The structure is designed for seats with sealing components made of PTFE
or PTFE compositions.
The metal component protects against erosion of the disk spring. The
outside soft cylindrical surface of the seat provides leak-proofness, even
when moving. The steel ring can be used also as an emergency fireresistant sealing. For such an application, it should be machined.

SSA 50

Intending to prevent failure of ball cocks having seats made of brittle

materials, e.g. made of synthetic carbon or graphite, shrinkable steel
mountings are used. Between the mounting and the seat, there can be
inserted glue (caulking), and inside the mounting structure a room for
secondary sealing can be constructed.

SSA 60

Seats of a SSA 50 profile are applied mostly to ball-type taps with balls
supported on trunnions (trunnion ball valves). The seat has to be held
down to the ball by pressure thrust, because the ball itself is fixed.
There are a number of various seat structures having capacity to move under
pressure, and their geometry is designed to reduce thrust of the seat against
the ball when the valve is opened, hence life of the valve is extended.
Regarding the SSA 50 structure, the basic part of the sealing is the steel
component, whilst the sealing piece itself is a pad of a relatively small
section.

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DRYFLEX

Code

Sketch

kammprofile,
spiral wound gaskets, RTJ
Description

DryFlex,
SPETOMET
MWK

Third generation of a kammprofile gasket. The DryFlex gasket was

designed as a high quality industrial gasket, combining the advantages of
soft-material gaskets and metal gaskets. Very high elastic recovery, blowout resistance and the surface pressure. The gasket is in compilance with
the tightness criteria of VDI 2200 and can be regarded as a high-grade
sealing system for the purposes of TA-LUFT.
Also available standard profiles SPETOMET MWK see SPETECH
STATIC GASKETS

SPETOspir

Spiral Wound Gaskets (SWG) for covers of fittings are made according
to customer specifications, specifying the following features:
thickness of a gland: 2.5mm; 3.2mm; 4.5mm
outline (contour): round, elliptic, oval, rectangular (see Drg. .)
stiffness: standard or Low stress
material combination: standard metal materials for production of SWG
products, see Table
mostely used shapes in valves: S, SWZ
The glands can be installed on faying surfaces: Flat Faces (SZ, SWZ),
Raised Faces (SW, SWZ), Tongue and Groove (SI), Male/Female
(S, SW), also in a joint with so called Multi-channel transmision.

SPETORING
RTJ

Generally, the RTJ glands are made according to the dimensional

standards as API 6B, ASME 16.20, EN 12 560. The basic shapes are
rings of an octagonal section (SPETORING RTJ-R) or oval section
(SPETORING RTJ-OR). They are applied mostly to oil and gas systems,
and to medium- and high-pressure power installations. SPETORING RTJ
is a sealing resistant, almost completely, to blowing out, having a double
line of sealing that augments is operational safeness. The gland should be
made of a material more soft than the material of flanges (flanges must
have respective seats). Most popular options of the material are shown in
the table.
SPETORING RTJ can be offered in other material options and/or
unstandard dimensions. Customized options with silver/chromium/zinc
coating are also available.

Outlines of SPETOMET MWK and SPETOSPIR

for fittings

Typical materials used in SPETORING Sealing*

Material

Admissible Hardness
Brinnel

Rockwell B

Soft iron

90

56

Low-carbon steel

120

68

Steel: Cr - 4-6%; Mo - 0,5%

130

72

Steel 410

170

86

Steel 316

160

83

Steel 347

160

83

* other materials for request

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G RAFMET

Self-sealing graphite rings

Code

Sketch

Description

GRAFMET
960

GRAFMET 960 is a basic form of rings to seal up bonnets / covers

of valves. GRAFMET 960 rings are made by moulding a graphite foil
up to required density (standard density here is 1.6g/cm3). It is used in
fittings and/or apparatus as so called self-sealing. When GRAFMET
960 is applied, the gaps between the body and cover, the cover and
pressure ring, the pressure ring and body, should be max. 0.7mm; whereas
the gaps are larger and/or contact stress is >100 N/mm, GRAFMET 962
is recommended. At present, GRAFMET 960 is reinforced with foil of
stainless steel. GRAFMET 962, also of a trapezoidal geometry, has an
external reinforcement in a form of steel noses preventing its squeezing out
even there are larger gaps >0,7mm and/or great contact stress >100N/
mm; an additional function of steel noses is to prevent erosion and
oxidation processes. Steel noses for large diameters and/or wide gaps can
be made by fully machining, their designation is GRAFMET 962 M. They
are mostly applied to closing covers. Having a rectangular section, the
designation is GRAFMET 970, and with steel noses GRAFMET 972.

GRAFMET
962
GRAFMET
962 M
GRAFMET
960 R
GRAFMET
970

The complex profile of the Grafmet 968 sealing is recommended to be

used in self-caulking joints of small diameters (<80mm) and/or relatively
low pressure (<16 bar).

GRAFMET
972

Regarding fittings of larger gaps, a Grafmet 960 R traditional ring

with a steel spiral reinforcement of ring corners is recommended. The
function of spiral reinforcement is the same as of steel noses applied to
Grafmet962 and/or Grafmet 962 M rings.

GRAFMET
968

special
selfadjusted
set
TRANSFLEX

The GRAFMET 970 rings are available in a special TRANSFLEX

set containing metal sectional rings of variable dimensions enabling
compensation of clearance, even large ones of unpredicted dimensions,
on existing high-temperature great-flow fittings and/or apparatus and
heat exchangers, under self-caulking covers. A soft component can be
offered as a pre-formed graphite ring, e.g.: TRANSFLEX 960/970, or
woven packing, e.g.: TRANSFLEX 960/880.
Structures for rectangular stuffing-boxes are also available. In such a case,
soft sealing component remains unchanged whereas two expanding rings
are installed on the box bottom. This is the Transflex 970/970 product.

Standard metal materials for production*:

Dryflex, SPETOMET MWK, and SPETOSPIR
ANSI
316L
321
Alloy C-276

DIN

PN

1.4404
1.4541
Alloy C-276

0H17N14M2T
1H18N9T
Alloy C-276

Graphite SIGRAFLEX C>98%

FG-C

550C

Graphite with oxidation inhibitor SIGRAFLEX APX

FG-APX

650C

PTFE

PTFE

280C

Ekspanded PTFE

ePTFE

280C

Silver Ag>99%

AG

650C

TUI 810

750C

Mica
* other materials for request

* other materials for request

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S PET EC H LL

Code

Sketch

Description

PACKING
CUTTER 45

The tool designed to precise cutting of stuffing-box rings made of spliced

cord. The tool provides proper cutting of sealing ends, so while putting
them together the cord can be properly joined. Regarding sealing for
fittings, recommended angle of cutting is 45.

EXTRACTOR
BOX

The set of tools for fitters and/or maintenance service. The set contains
tools to remove worn packing, matched to various sizes of sealing, as well
as flexible connectors with replaceable ends, extractors.

SPETECH LL

SPETECH manufactures and delivers systems of pull and control of wear

degree of packing, so called the Live-Loading (SPETECH LL) system.
They are used to compensate and identify packing wear, for compensation
of relaxation of both stuffing-box sealing and screws, and owing to a
tension indicator built in the device they facilitate assembly operations.
SPETECH implements LL systems also into the existing fittings that have
not been constructed with intention to use LL systems. Intending to solve
such a case, SPETECH has worked up and implemented disk springs of a
special type, having holes for stuffing-box screws.
Generally, SPETECH LL systems can be used as centralized systems (on
a mandrel) or as uncentral systems (on screws). Materials of springs allow
to use the systems in a temperature up to 650C.

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SPETOPAK SGF 760 K

The SPETECH company uses, to manufacture GRAFMET preformed graphite rings, only the highest-quality graphite foils made
by SGL Carbon Group. This company, famous for development
of graphite sealing, is at the present time the greatest and highly
respectable supplier of graphite semi-products to manufacture
various types of sealing. In particular, the types of foil, as specified
beneath, are highly applicable to production of GRAFMET rings.

Conversion table of packing kilograms (weight) into linear meters (length)

Packing

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

25

SGF 770

[m/kg]

42,0

27,0

16,0

14,0

10,5

6,8

4,7

3,5

2,7

1,7

1,4

1,1

SGF 772

[m/kg]

42,0

27,0

16,0

14,0

10,5

6,8

4,7

3,5

2,7

1,7

1,4

1,1

SGF 766

[m/kg]

46,0

28,7

20,0

14,7

11,0

7,0

5,0

3,6

3,1

2,3

1,8

1,5

1,2

SGF 760K

[m/kg]

42,0

27,0

19,0

14,0

11,0

6,8

4,7

3,5

2,7

2,0

1,7

1,4

1,1

STR 666

[m/kg]

44,5

28,3

19,6

14,3

11,0

7,0

4,8

3,5

2,7

2,1

1,8

1,4

1,1

STR 676

[m/kg]

51,9

35,0

23,3

17,3

13,3

8,4

5,5

4,3

3,7

2,6

2,3

1,8

1,4

SPT 554S

[m/kg]

35,0

22,0

16,0

13,0

9,4

5,6

3,9

2,9

2,2

1,7

1,4

1,2

0,9

SPT 554OX

[m/kg]

35,0

22,0

16,0

13,0

9,4

5,6

3,9

2,9

2,2

1,7

1,4

1,2

0,9

SPT 554

[m/kg]

43,6

28,0

18,0

14,0

11,0

6,0

4,8

3,5

2,7

2,1

1,7

1,4

1,1

SPT 560K

[m/kg]

43,6

28,0

19,0

14,0

11,0

6,9

4,8

3,5

2,7

2,1

1,7

1,4

1,1

SKD 660

[m/kg]

43,0

29,0

19,0

13,5

11,0

7,0

4,8

3,5

2,7

2,1

1,8

1,4

1,1

SKD 664

[m/kg]

43,0

29,0

19,0

14,0

11,0

7,0

5,4

3,5

2,7

2,1

2,0

1,7

1,2

SKD 667

[m/kg]

52,0

35,0

23,5

17,4

13,5

8,4

5,8

4,3

3,5

2,6

2,2

1,8

1,4

SGR 900 RR

[m/kg]

52,0

34,0

23,0

17,0

13,0

8,3

5,3

4,2

3,2

2,5

2,1

1,7

1,3

SGR 880

[m/kg]

52,0

35,0

23,5

17,5

13,4

8,4

5,8

4,3

3,4

2,6

2,2

1,8

1,4

SGR 880R

[m/kg]

52,0

34,0

23,0

17,0

13,0

8,3

5,3

4,2

3,2

2,5

2,1

1,7

1,3

SGR 804W

[m/kg]

60,0

36,0

24,0

18,0

17,4

8,7

5,9

4,4

3,4

2,8

2,2

1,8

1,4

SGR 804K

[m/kg]

60,0

36,0

24,0

18,0

17,4

8,7

5,9

4,4

3,4

2,8

2,2

1,8

1,4

SGR 800

[m/kg]

53,0

35,0

23,3

17,3

13,3

8,4

5,5

4,3

3,5

2,6

2,3

1,8

1,4

SGR 800R

[m/kg]

60,0

36,0

24,0

19,0

17,4

8,7

5,9

4,4

3,4

2,8

2,2

1,8

1,4

SGR 800 RR

[m/kg]

51,0

34,0

23,0

17,0

13,0

8,3

5,8

4,3

3,3

2,6

2,1

1,7

1,3

SFK 250

[m/kg]

38,0

24,3

17,5

12,8

10,0

6,0

4,5

3,3

3,1

2,2

1,7

1,5

1,2

SN 344

[m/kg]

43,6

28,0

19,0

14,0

11,0

6,9

4,8

3,5

2,7

2,1

1,7

1,4

1,1

Please note:

above table is only estimation

packing are sold in kilograms as standard

Standard package of SPETOPAK glands

package [kg]

cross section [mm]

36

0,5

2,5

715
1625

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Types of materials in GRAFMET

GRAFMET
CODE

Foil grade

Description

no code

SIGRAFLEX C

Standard Industrial Grade flexible graphite foil with 98,0% carbon

content, no binders or fillers, ash content 2%, total chloride content
25ppm. Generally, if no special quality requirements are specified in an
order, most of sealing products are made of this foil.

APX

SIGRAFLEX APX

Special Oxidation Resistant Grade flexible graphite foil for maximum

temperature resistance, ash content 2%, total chloride content 25 ppm.
The material is recommended to be used in all applications where the
temperature exceeds 450C.

SIGRAFLEX E

Premium Grade flexible graphite foil with 99,0% carbon content with
conventional inorganic passivating inhibitor for oxidation and corrosion
resistance; no binders or fillers, ash content 1%, total chloride content
10 ppm.

SIGRAFLEX Z

High Purity Nuclear Grade flexible graphite foil with 99,85% carbon
content, no binders or fillers, ash content 0,15%, total chloride content
10 ppm.

ZX

SIGRAFLEX ZX

High Purity Nuclear Grade flexible graphite foil with strong corrosion
inhibitor; total chloride content 10 ppm. The material is recommended to
be used in systems with raw and/or polluted water, because it minimizes
the phenomenon of galvanic corrosion.

TF

SIGRAFLEX TF

Special PTFE Coated Grade for the manufacture of stuffing box packings
with reduced friction and leakage; manufactured from flexible graphite foil
98,0% carbon content, ash content 2%, total chloride content 25 ppm.

HTX

SIGRAFLEX p

Flexible graphite foil with outstanding oxidation resistance, used for the
manufacture of packing rings to seal valve shafts in various industrial
applications; ash content 1%, total chloride content 20 ppm.

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sigraflex

General informations
Effect of temperature on loss of mass
by Sigraflex APX and Sigraflex P

SIGRAFLEX APX, SIGRAFLEX P

Proper selection of the sealing material ensures long-lasting and
failure-free use of the highest quality fittings. Graphite rings made
of SIGRAFLEX APX and SIGRAFLEX P foil prolong the working
life. Graphite rings of SIGRAFLEX APX and SIGRAFLEX P foil
demonstrate loss of mass smaller by an order of magnitude than rings
of pure graphite.

Strata masy w powietrzu [%/h]

100
Wykonanie
standardowe

10
1

Recommended density of GRAFMET rings

0,1

Proper selection of density of sealing rings ensures their long-lasting

and failure-free operation, no caulking required. Increased density of
sealing results in smaller leakage through rings. The higher pressure
while fittings operation, the higher density of sealing, i.e. smaller leakage
through rings.

SIGRAFLEX APX

0,01
Typ: F05010
Zawarto popiou 2%

0,001

400

500

600

700

Temperatura [C]

800

Relationship between service pressure and initial Grafmetdensity

Pressure MPa

10

16

20

25

40

63

Density g/cm3

1,3

1,4

1,5

1,6

1,7

1,8

Recommended widths of packing as a function of stem diameters

Recommendations regarding structures

of stuffing box
Ra<0,32

Packings cross section

[mm]

0,1 A

20
18

d11

16
15
14
12
10
8

e0,005 t

6
5
4
3
2
7 10 14 16 20 24 25

30

40

50

60 63

70

80

90

95

100

Stem diameter
[mm]

H11

25

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S PETOPA K SGR 887

Fluid Sealing Association
European Sealing Association

Pump & Valve Packing Installation Procedures

Tools
Required

Specific tools are required for removal of the old packing and installation of the new packing,
as well as tensioning of the fasteners. In addition, always use standard safety equipment and
follow good safety practices. Acquire the following equipment prior to installation:
Calibrated packing ring cutter
and torque wrench or spanner
Flashlight
Helmet
Inside & outside calipers
Lubricant for fasteners
Mirror

Packing extractor
Packing knife
Safety goggles
Steel rule
Tamping tool
Vernier dial gauge
Other plant-specified equipment

clean and
examine

Loosen gland follower nuts slowly and lift follower to release any trapped pressure under
packing set.
Remove all old packing and thoroughly clean shaft/stem and stuffing box area following
plant-specified procedures.
Examine the shaft/stem for corrosion, nicks, scoring or excessive wear.
Examine other components for burrs, cracks, or wear that could reduce packing life.
Check stuffing box for excessive clearances and shaft/stem for eccentricity.
Replace any components found defective. If in doubt, seek advice.
Inspect old packing as part of failure analysis for clues to cause of premature packing
failure.

Measure
and record

Document the shaft or stem diameter, stuffing box bore and depth, and, when using lantern
rings, distance of port to bottom of stuffing box.

Select
packing

Assure packing is as specified by packing manufacturer and/or plant engineering

department to match service conditions.
Calculate packing cross section and number of rings needed from recorded measurements.
Examine packing to be sure it is free from defects.
Refer to any special installation instructions from packing manufacturer.
Ensure cleanliness of equipment and packing before proceeding

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S PETOPA K SGR 800

Fluid Sealing Association
European Sealing Association

Pump & Valve Packing Installation Procedures

Prepare
rings

Braided

Wind packing around properly sized mandrel, or use calibrated packing ring cutter.
Cut packing cleanly, either butt (square) or skive (diagonal), per instructions from packing
manufacturer or plant engineering department.
Cut one ring at a time, and, using shaft or stem, check for proper sizing.

Die formed/molded

Assure that rings are sized precisely to shaft or stem.

Cut rings, when necessary for installation, according to instructions from packing
manufacturer or plant engineering department.

instal
packing

Adjust
packing
(Valves)

Consult packing manufacturer and/or plant engineering department for guidance on

torque specifications or percent of compression.
Tighten gland nuts in multiple steps:

Retightening
and
replacement

Caution: Consult your packing manufacturer and/or plant engineering department for
guidance and recommendations on retightening. It is advisable to check gland adjustment after
a few hours of operation. Tighten as necessary. Packing must be replaced when gland can not
be adjusted further.

Carefully install one ring of packing at a time.

Twist each ring over shaft/stem.
Ensure each ring is seated fully in stuffing box prior to installing next ring.
Stagger joints of subsequent rings a minimum of 90 degrees.
After last ring is installed, draw gland up evenly until nuts are finger-tight.
Check lantern ring, if used, for correct positioning relative to port.
Make sure shaft/stem turns freely.

Step 1 Torque gland bolts to approximately 30% of full torque or appropriate

compression percentage.
Step 2 Cycle the valve a number of times and apply full torque while valve is in closed
stroke position.
Step 3 Repeat Step 2 three or four times.

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registered trademarks of SPETECH. Gore-GFO, Gore registered trademarks of W.L.Gore. Sigraflex registered trademark of SGL Carbon Group. Data presented
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to be evaluated on case to case basis. SPETECH reserves the right to update and introduce changes in accordance with the best knowledge and technology available
in the area described in this catalogue.

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