MOLDED & MACHINED “VS” PACKING GEOMETRIES

PUMP, VALVES AND OTHE HEAVY DUTY SERVICE

GEOCODE: - FA - GEOCODE: -V2 -

The female adapter for the “VS” series is This high performance composite seal utilizes a
available in reinforced and plastic materials. low friction fluoro-plastic shell and a positively
Custom height machined females are available actuated bonded elastomeric energizer.
for non-standard stack height requirements. Typically used in reciprocating pumps.

GEOCODE: - VS - ( - HV - Homogeneous)
GEOCODE: -V3 -
The Vee-Standard ring is a severe service
This high performance composite seal utilizes a
mainstay. The centerline stack-up gives a
low friction fluoro-plastic shell and a positively
moderately pressure sensitive set with built-in
actuated bonded elastomeric energizer and lip.
lip interference and voids for thermal expansion
Typically used in valves.
and lubrication.

GEOCODE: - MA - GEOCODE: - D9 -
The male adapter for the “VS” series is This reduced interference plastic Vee aids
available in reinforced and plastic materials. installation for valve stem or stab-in bore
Custom height machined males are available applications. Combine with homogeneous or
for non-standard stack height requirements. fabric Vees for positive energization.

HIGH LOAD AND HEAVY DUTY PUMP APPLICATIONS

GEOCODE: - VV - GEOCODE: - FV -
This heavy duty Vee is for demanding The reinforced Female-Vee is often combined
mechanical applications, where high side with “VS” rings in high pressure applications,
loading and wear are a concern. such as reciprocating pumps. Also available
The Stack-Height = Nominal C/S. from plastic materials.

GEOCODE: - VD - GEOCODE: - HR -
This heavy duty Vee is for demanding The Header Ring excludes abrasive media from
mechanical applications, where high side the lips of “VS”, “FV”, “VV” and “VD” rings. This
loading and wear are a concern. homogeneous ring can also act as an
The Stack-Height is roughly twice “VS”. elastomeric spring loader.

SPECIAL APPLICATIONS MACHINED AUXILIARY DEVICES

GEOCODE: - VN - GEOCODE: - SR -
This no-hinge version of the “VS” ring is less The metal or rigid plastic ring provides
pressure sensitive and also available in staggered spacing and anti-extrusion for softer
reinforced, homogeneous and plastic materials. Vees in tall assemblies. This ring is the same
Stack Height = “VS” ring. stack height as a “VS” ring.

GEOCODE: - VX - GEOCODE: - DF -
This homogeneous beveled lip ring provides The machined double female assures that back
higher lip loading and results in improved to back Vee sets are assembled in that manner.
sealability. Typically used in valve stems. This ring replaces two “FA” rings thus reducing
Stack Height = “VS” ring. the number of components per Vee assembly.

GEOCODE: - VL -
GEOCODE: - DM -
This long lip design increases the seal contact
The machined double male assures that face to
area on the static diameter, this is useful in
face Vee sets are assembled in that manner.
valve stem applications with rough surface
This ring replaces two “MA” rings thus reducing
finishes on the bonnet.
the number of components per vee assembly.
Stack Height = “VS” ring.

GEOCODE: - BL -
The “VS” series of V-packing is the most versatile series of
This homogenous beveled Vee has no void
stacked packing available. The selection of standard geometries
space when combined with other “VS” series
and materials can cover the majority of applications encountered.
components, this results in a pure squeeze seal
Custom set heights can be accommodated by the use of
for improved sealability.
machined adapters or other components.
Stack Height = “VS” ring.

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STANDARD HYDRAULIC SERVICE

GEOCODE: - FC - GEOCODE: - VC - (- HC - Homogeneous)

The female adapter for the “VC” series is The curved underside Vee is very responsive
available in reinforced and plastic materials. to media pressure or gland loadings. Typical
Custom height machined females are available applications are single and telescoping
for non-standard stack height requirements. hydraulic cylinders and ram packing.

GEOCODE: - FX - GEOCODE: - MC -
The injection molded female adapter for the The male adapter for the “VC” series is
“VC” series is available in compound #727. A available in reinforced and plastic materials.
30% glass filled nylon 6/6 suitable for most fluid Custom height machined males are available
power applications. for non-standard stack height requirements.

W-PACKING FOR SHORT SET HEIGHTS

GEOCODE: - WV - (- WH - Homogeneous) GEOCODE: - FW -

The W-Ring is a non-gland sensitive packing The adapter for the W-Ring is available in
that provides many seal lips in a minimum of reinforced and plastic materials. Custom height
stack-height. Uses include light duty hydraulics machined adapters are available for non-
and stem packing. standard stack height requirements.

AN-6225 PACKING

GEOCODE: - FM -
GEOCODE: - MM -
The AN-6225 female adapter is primarily
The AN-6625 male adapter is generally
produced in machine PTFE materials. With
produced from machined PTFE and other
axial loading, the acute plunge angle flares the
thermoplastic materials.
lips to affect a seal.

GEOCODE: - VA -
PACKING OPTIONS
The AN-6225 vee is primarily produced in
machine PTFE materials. With axial loading, Many combinations of packing designs, materials or custom
the acute plunge angle flares the lips to affect a packings are available from CDI SEALS.
seal.

PART NUMBERING: 0370250-VS-417

Integral anti-extrusion devices can be used with
most flat back packings or female adapters.
This positively actuated anti-extrusion device
C/S (X.XX”) enhances the extrusion resistance without
decreasing sealability. Typical combinations
I.D. (XX.XX”) use a high performance thermoplastic such as
peek inserted into a machined PTFE ring. This
offers excellent extrusion resistance without the
GEOCODE expense of a larger all PEEK ring.

MATERIAL (S)

The V-Packing numbering system uses nominal (gland)

dimensions to describe the packing size. The cross-section &
OPTIVEEs can be combined with many of the
inside diameter in inches are truncated to two decimal places.
“VS” group packing rings to enhance the
The part# above is for a 0.375” C/S x 2.500” I.D. “VS” ring performance of the packing set. Typical
which is used to pack a 2-1/2” x 3-1/4” gland. applications include valve stem and choke
packings. More information on these spring
The material or materials are called out after the GEOCODE. energized lip seals can be found in the
(ie: 407LT or 407/700) OPTISEAL® brochure.
Custom packings are identified by drawing numbers.

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Stack Height Stack Height Stack Height Set Height with both adapters and # of Vees shown
Nominal
of one of one of one
Cross –Section
–VS– ring –FA– ring –MA– ring 1 2 3 4 5 6
3/16” (.188) .131 .094 .141 .366 .497 .625 .759 .890 1.021
1/4” (.250) .174 .125 .188 .487 .661 .835 1.009 1.183 1.357
5/16” (.313) .207 .156 .236 .599 .806 1.013 1.220 1.427 1.634
3/8” (.375) .234 .188 .281 .703 .937 1.171 1.405 1.639 1.873
7/16” (.438) .256 .219 .328 .803 1.059 1.315 1.571 1.827 2.083
1/2” (.500) .276 .250 .375 .901 1.177 1.453 1.729 2.005 2.281
5/8” (.625) .326 .313 .469 1.108 1.434 1.760 2.086 2.412 2.738
3/4” (.750) .390 .375 .563 1.328 1.718 2.108 2.498 2.888 3.278
7/8” (.875) .454 .438 .656 1.548 2.002 2.456 2.910 3.364 3.810
1” (1.00) .518 .500 .750 1.768 2.286 2.804 3.322 3.840 4.358
Unless otherwise specified, Set Height tolerance are: Tighter Set Height tolerances can be held with the use of machined adapters.
Under 1” = +.031/-.031 2” to 4” = +.094/-.031 Cross-sections less than .188 are not recommended in –VS– rings. –VV– or –VD–
1” to 2” = +.062/-.031 Over 4” = +.125/-.031 rings should be used

"FA" RING
STACK HEIGHT "FC" RING
STACK HEIGHT

"VS" PACKING "VS" RING

"VC" PACKING
SET HEIGHT STACK HEIGHT
SET HEIGHT
"VC" RING
STACK HEIGHT

"MA" RING
STACK HEIGHT "MC" RING STACK HEIGHT

“VC” SET HEIGHT CHART

Stack Height Stack Height Stack Height Set Height with both adapters and # of Vees shown
Nominal
of one of one of one
Cross –Section
–VC– ring –FC– ring –MC– ring 1 2 3 4 5 6
3/16” (.188) .094 .094 .094 .281 .375 .469 .562 .656 .750
1/4” (.250) .125 .250 .125 .500 .625 .750 .875 1.000 1.125
5/16” (.313) .156 .250 .156 .562 .718 .874 1.032 1.187 1.343
3/8” (.375) .188 .250 .188 625 .813 1.002 1.188 1.375 1.563
7/16” (.438) .219 .218 .219 .656 .875 1.094 1.312 1.531 1.750
1/2” (.500) .250 .250 .250 .750 1.000 1.250 1.500 1.750 2.000
5/8” (.625) .313 .313 .313 .939 1.250 1.562 1.875 2.187 2.500
Unless otherwise specified, Set Height tolerance are: Tighter Set Height tolerances can be held with the use of machined
Under 1” = +.031/-.031 2” to 4” = +.094/-.031 adapters. Cross-sections less than .188 are not recommended in –
1” to 2” = +.062/-.031 Over 4” = +.125/-.031 VC– rings. –VV– or –VD– rings should be used

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 “FV” RING “VV” & “HR”
Nominal Stack Height Nominal Stack Height Stack Height
Cross –Section of one Cross –Section of one of one
–FV– ring –VV– ring –HR– ring

1/8” (.125) .250 1/8” (.125) .125 —–

3/16” (.188) .250 3/16” (.188) .188 —–
1/4” (.250) .250 1/4” (.250) .250 —– "VV" RING
STACK HT.
5/16” (.313) .313 5/16” (.313) .313 —–
"FV" RING
STACK HT.
3/8” (.375) .375 3/8” (.375) .375 .563 "HR" RING
STACK HT.
1/2” (.500) .500 1/2” (.500) .500 .750
5/8” (.625) .625 5/8” (.625) .625 .937
3/4” (.750) .750 Stack Height tolerance are:
Under .63” = ±.010 Over 1.0” =±.016
7/8” (.875) .875 .63 to 1.0” = ±.013
1” (1.00) 1.00
Stack Height tolerance are:
Under .63” = ±.010
.63 to 1.0” = ±.013

Tight tolerance set heights are available by combining standard molded or machined
rings with machined adapters. This method can also be used to make customs sets.
As a general rule, stack heights on individual machine rings are held to +/-.005”.

“VD” RING W-PACKING

Nominal Stack Height Nominal Stack Height Stack Height
Cross –Section of one Cross –Section of one of one
–VD– ring –WV– ring –FW– ring

1/8” (.125) .250 1/4” (.250) .110 .156

3/16” (.188) .250 5/16” (.313) .137 .195
1/4” (.250) .342 3/8” (.375) .164 .234
"FW" RING
5/16” (.313) .406 7/16” (.438) .192 .273
"VD" RING STACK HT.
STACK HT.
3/8” (.375) .468 1/2” (.500) .219 .312
1/2” (.500) .562 5/8” (.625) .274 .390 "WV" RING
STACK HT.
5/8” (.625) .656 3/4” (.750) .329 .468
3/4” (.750) .780 Unless otherwise specified, molded
Set Height tolerances are:
7/8” (.875) .750
1” (1.00) .750 Under 1” = +.031/-.031
1” to 2” = +.062/-.031
Stack Height tolerance are: 2” to 4” = +.094/-.031
Under .63” = ±.010
Over 4” = +.125/-.031
.63 to 1.0” = ±.013

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117 EPDM-Cotton A A -40/+250°F P E E W W Water / Agricultural / Phosphate ester

416 NBR/Cotton – soft G A -30/+225°F E P P W W Low pressure / High speed Rotating

417 NBR/Cotton – medium A A -20/+250°F E P P W W General service Oilfield / Hydraulics

419 NBR/Cotton – hard, green P E -20/+250°F E P P W W

410 NBR/Cotton – hard, black P E -20/+250°F E P P W W High pressure V’s and Adapters

429 NBR/Aramid fabric – hard P E -20/+300°F E P A W W

447 NBR/Cotton–Polyester – medium G G -40/+250°F E P P W W

449 NBR/Cotton–Polyester – hard A E -20/+250°F E P A W W Reciprocating pumps / Hydraulics

548 XNBR/Cotton-Polyester G G -40/+250°F E P P W W

550 XNBR/Aramid fiber G G -20/+275°F E P P W W Downhole gas lift packing

828 HNBR/Aramid fabric A G -40/+350°F E P G W S Severe service Oilfield / Hydraulics

847 NBR/PTFE/Cotton–Polyester G G -60/+250°F E P P W W Reciprocating pumps / Oilfield

923 AFLAS*/Aramid fabric A G -10/+500°F E E E S S Severe service

Oilfield tools
928 FKM/Aramid fabric A G 0/+500°F E P G S W
Harsh media pumps
950 AFLAS*/Aramid fiber A G 0/+500°F E E E S S
Valve stem packing
951 FKM/Aramid fiber G G 0/+500°F E P G S P Steel mill hydraulics

HOMOGENEOUS MATERIALS
104 90a EPDM – “Y267 type” G E -20/+500°F P E E S S

407 70a NBR – sulfur cure E G -20/+250°F E P P W W

407LT 70a NBR – low temperature E A -70/+250°F G P P W W

408 80a NBR –sulfur cure E G -20/+250°F E P P W W Homogeneous V-Rings are

408P 80a NBR – peroxide cure E G -25/+275°F E P P W W recommended as components in
packing assemblies where
409XR 90a NBR – sulfur cure G E -20/+250°F E P P W W
continuous or intermittent low
508 80a XNBR – sulfur cure G G -20/+250°F E P P W W pressure is encountered.
Homogeneous V-Rings are used
607 80a FVMQ G G -80/+350°F E P A W W where high pressure leakage may
804-85 85a HNBR – highly saturated G E -40/+300°F E P G W S occur due to rough surface finishes
and/or permeation.
808 80a HNBR – fully saturated E G -40/+325°F E P G W S

808LT 80a HNBR – low temperature E G -55/+300°F E P G W S Generally, durometers 85a and
above offer more resistance to gas
904-80 80a AFLAS* E G -35/+400°F E E E S S blistering or explosive
decompression than durometers
904-95 95a AFLAS* G E -35/+450°F E E E S S below 85a.

907LS 70a FKM E G -25/+400°F E P A S P

909LS 90a FKM G E -25/+400F° E P G S P

909-95 95a FKM G E -25/+450°F E P G S P

E – Excellent A – Average Additional compounds are available from any of the polymer types used by CDI. If the compound required for your
G – Good P – Poor application is not presently available, we will be happy to work with you in developing a suitable compound.

Conditions shown are approximate. Actual operating conditions are contingent upon media, pressure and design
W – Resistant to weak acid/base factors as well as polymer types. Testing in your assembly is always recommended, especially when applications
S – Resistant to strong acid/ base approach or exceed the conditions shown above. * TM ASAHI GLass Ltd.

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700 PTFE / Unfilled E P -150/+500°F E E E S S Low pressure, Food, Chemicals

701 PTFE / 25% Glass G G -100/+500°F E E E S S

Oilfield V-rings & adapters
702 PTFE / 15% Glass, 5% MoS2 G G -100/+500°F E E E S S

703 PTFE / PPS, Carbon, MoS2 G E -100/+500°F E E E S S High temperature / high pressure

711 PTFE / 25% Carbon, Graphite G E -100/+500°F E E E S S High temp / pressure valve stem packing

712 PTFE / 5% MoS2 E A -100/+500°F E E E S S Medium pressure V-rings

714 PTFE / 55% Bronze, 5% MoS2 A E -100/+500°F E E E P W High load / low wear adapters / bearings

716 PTFE / 15% Graphite E G -100/+500°F E E E S S

730 PTFE / 30% Glass, 5% MoS2 A E -100/+500°F E E E S S Medium pressure V-rings

734 PTFE / 10% Carbon/ Graphite G G -100/+500°F E E E S S

741 PTFE / 40% Bronze G G -100/+500°F E E E P W High speed dynamic V-rings

742 PTFE / 40% Glass A G -100/+500°F E E E S S Oilfield V-rings & adapters

751 PTFE / PPS, Carbon G G -100/+500°F E E E S S

Medium pressure dynamic
755 PTFE / 10% Ekonol* G G -100/+500°F E E E S S

763 PTFE / 50% Nickel Stainless A E -100/+500°F E E E W W High load / low wear adapters / bearings

PLASTIC MATERIALS
707 Nylon 6 / MoS2 A G -70/+265°F G P P W W Hydraulic service adapters

728 Acetal / Unfilled A G -70/+300°F E G G W W Waterblast adapters, Food

728G5 Acetal / 25% Glass A E -70/+3750° E G G W W Fluid power

744 PPS / 40% Glass P E -70/+500°F E E E S S

Severe Service, Oilfield tools
745 PEEK / Unfilled G G -70/+500°F E E E S S Valve stem Packing Adapters &
anti-extrusion devices.
747 PEEK / 30% Glass P E -70/+550°F E E E S S

748 UHMWPE / Unfilled E G -150/+180°F G G P S S Waterblast V-rings, Food

752 PPS / 40% Glass, Carbon P E -70/+500°F E E E S S Severe service, Oilfield tools.

754 PEEK / 30% Carbon P E -70/+550°F E E E S S Valve stem packing adapters.

DIE–FORMED MATERIALS

313 Flexible Graphite E A -100/+900°F E E E S S

Geothermal & High temperature
valve stem packing
314 Graphite/316SS Mesh Blend E G -100/+900°F E E E S S

350 316SS Mesh – 1 strand P E -100/+800°F E E E W S

352 316SS Mesh – 3 strand P E -100/+800°F E E E W S Female adapters &

anti-extrusion devices.
354 316SS Mesh – 3 strand P E -100/+800°F E E E W W

355 PhosBronze Mesh – 1 strand P E -100/+600°F E E E P P High temp/pressure hydraulics

360 Inconel Mesh – 1 strand P E -100/+900°F E E E S S Severe service anti-extrusion

E – Excellent A – Average Additional compounds are available from any of the polymer types used by CDI. If the compound required for your
G – Good P – Poor application is not presently available, we will be happy to work with you in developing a suitable compound.

Conditions shown are approximate. Actual operating conditions are contingent upon media, pressure and design
W – Resistant to weak acid/base factors as well as polymer types. Testing in your assembly is always recommended, especially when applications
S – Resistant to strong acid/ base approach or exceed the conditions shown above. * TM Kennecott Corp.

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 MOLDED FABRIC PACKING CONSTRUCTION
The performance of fabric reinforced packings is affected by the type of construction used to build
each ring. The standard method of construction used by CDI SEALS is radially oriented, biased ply
for pressure rings and female adapters.

Radially oriented plies yield a denser, more extrusion resistant ring than the conventional vertical ply
orientation used by many manufacturers. Radial ply rings contain up to 25% more plies of fabric than
competitive rings using vertical plies or rolled construction.

RADIAL VERTICAL ROLLED

PLY
APPLIED
EXAMPLES:
MOLDING FORCES

MEDIA PRESSURE MEDIA PRESSURE MEDIA PRESSURE

RADIAL orientation increases the extrusion resistance by utilizing the full strength of the woven
fabric rather than depending on the adhesion strength between the plies.

VERTICAL plies are beneficial in some rotary and low pressure applications due to increased lip
flexibility. These lips exert less radial squeeze at very low pressures and results in lower friction.
This advantage is reduced as pressure increases. Should your application require vertical ply
construction, please verify VERTICAL PLY with your inquiry or order.

ROLLED construction is a variation of the radial ply concept. Performance characteristics are similar
to the radial biased ply with differences being basically cosmetic. Should your application required
rolled construction, please verify ROLLED with your inquiry or order.

Bias orientation of the weave enhances the performance of the radial or vertical ply construction.
Bias weave reduces the loss of reinforced fibers in dynamic applications. Packing made with bias
orientation has yarn ends terminating approximately 45° to the I.D. and the O.D. Conventional die-
cut radial plies have four points on the I.D. and O.D. where the yarns are tangent to the diameter
and are easily worn away in dynamic applications. In non-biased vertical ply rings entire yarns can
wear away from the lip circumference.

LOW WEAR HIGH WEAR

ON ENTIRE
CIRCUMFERENCE LOW WEAR

HIGH WEAR

TOP VIEW OF
TOP VIEW OF
RADIAL BIAS PLY RADIAL DIE-CUT PLY

VERTICAL VERTICAL
BIAS PLY CONVENTIONAL PLY

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 GLAND DESIGN
Unusual gland design is often dictated by the existing service parameters. The following information
is offered for the more common applications. Inquiries regarding specific applications are always
welcome.

ROD TYPE GLANDS:

Two-piece adjustable glands allow adjustment to extend TWO-PIECE

sealability. Over tightening can reduce packing life in dynamic ADJUSTABLE
applications. These glands may breathe in reciprocating applications
resulting in excessive packing wear. Two-piece adjustable glands
make packing installation relatively simple and allow for maximum
tolerance in set heights. Modification of this type of gland to use
spring loading can eliminate adjustment problems.
TWO-PIECE
Two-piece metal to metal glands require close tolerance set
METAL TO METAL
heights to insure the packing fits properly without being over
tightened. With close attention to gland depth and set heights,
this type of gland works well in low wear/high pressure applications.

One-piece glands require precision set heights and are not

recommended for high speed reciprocating applications. One-piece
glands are inexpensive to machine and are suitable for high
ONE-PIECE
pressure applications, with proper packing selections.

PISTON TYPE GLANDS:

Two-piece glands are required for piston or OD dynamic glands.

They may be either adjustable or metal to metal with the latter
TWO-PIECE
preferred for dynamic applications
OD DYNAMIC

BI-DIRECTIONAL ASSEMBLIES:

Bi-directional V-Packing assemblies can present serious design

problems. Of the four commonly used designs figures 1 & 2 are
preferred. The shoulder in the packing gland eliminates undesirable
transfer of pressure to the unloaded portion of the assembly. Back to back assembly minimizes
pressure trapping. When a shoulder can not be used, the assembly types shown in figures 3 & 4
may be evaluated for the application. Figure 3 eliminates crushing of the unloaded V-Rings, but can
cause pressure trapping. Although figure 4 is less likely to pressure trap, it is subject to crushing the
unloaded V-Rings.

FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4

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GLAND TOLERANCES:

CDI V-Rings are manufactured with sufficient lip interference to accommodate tolerances of +/-.005”
on nominal gland diameters. Factors such as extrusion and side loading or deflection must be
considered. For applications involving high pressures and/or high surface speeds, it is
recommended that bores be held to nominal +.002/-.000” and rods to nominal
12% GW
+/-.001”.
15-25°
INSTALLATION CHAMFERS: GW

Chamfers are recommended on all two-piece gland shoulders or rods, which

must move thru the packing assembly. Angles for installation chamfers should
12% GW
be 15° to 25° and allow the initial clearance of 12% of the radial gland width
(GW).
15% GW

THREADED SURFACE:
GW
Installation of V-Rings over threaded surface is not recommended. When other
design criteria requires installation over or thru threaded surfaces, the threads
should be recessed 15% of the radial gland width (GW).
15% GW

GLAND LENGTHS:

Gland lengths are determined by the overall height of the packing set, which is calculated by using
the set height chart shown earlier in the brochure. Adjustable glands should allow enough
adjustments for adequate engagement at maximum set height and .010” compression per V-Ring at
minimum set height. Two-piece metal to metal glands require packing set height tolerances of
+/-.031”. The gland should be designed to mate metal to metal at the lowest allowed set height.
One-piece glands require packing set height tolerances of +/-.031”. Gland length should be the
maximum allowed set height plus .062. Shim rings totaling .062” should be included in these sets for
shimming after installation of the packing. Special gland lengths can be easily accommodated with
machined plastic adapters or spacers.

SURFACE FINISHES:

Static Surfaces are the surfaces on which there is no motion between that surface and the packing.
Satisfactory sealing can normally be obtained with finishes up to 64 RMS. Low (l<1000 PSI) and
high pressures (> 5000 PSI) should have finishes of 32 RMS or less. Low and high pressure sealing
is improved by the addition of a homogeneous V-Ring.
Dynamic surfaces are the surfaces on which there is not motion between that surface and the
packing. Recommended finishes for dynamic surfaces are 8 to 16 RMS. Rougher surface finishes
may be acceptable where speed and cycles are low.

SPRING LOADING:

Spring loading can be beneficial in dynamic applications, when manual adjustment of the packing is
unacceptable. The load provided by the spring eliminates adjustment problems, while compensating
for lip wear. For reciprocating pumps, the spring should exert 25/30 PSI on the packing to overcome
the vacuum generated by the suction stroke. Coil and wave springs can be used to improve low
pressure sealing in other applications.

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TITLE ____________________________________________ PHONE _____________________________________________________
DISTRIBUTOR FAX

CURRENT SEAL _________________________________________________________________________________________________

CURRENT

CURRENT MATERIAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________

REASON FOR INQUIRY ___________________________________________________________________________________________
PREFERENCE

o STATIC o ROD SEAL STROKE LENGTH ___________________________________________________

APPLICATION

o RECIPROCATING o PISTON SEAL CYCLES PER MINUTE _______________________________________________

o ROTARY o INT’L FACESEAL SURFACE SPEED (FT/MINUTE) ________________________________________
o OSCILLATORY o EXT’L FACESEAL REV’S PER MINUTE _________________________________________________
o OTHER DEGREES ROTATION

MEDIA ___________________________________________________ CONTAMINANTS ______________________________________

ENVIRONMEN T

TEMPERATURE: MAX _________________________ PRESSURE: MAX ____________________________________

NOM ________________________ NOM ____________________________________
MIN ________________________ MIN ____________________________________
TEST ________________________ TEXT ____________________________________
o LUBRICATION o BI-DIRECTIONAL o UNI-DIRECTIONAL

GLAND OD: MAX ___________________________________

MIN ___________________________________
GLAND ID: MAX ___________________________________
GLAND CLEARANCE: MAX ___________________________
(GAP) MIN ___________________________
GLAND LENGTH: MAX ______________________________
MIN ______________________________
HARDWARE

BOX ADJUSTMENT __________________________________

GLAND TYPE _______________________________________
SURFACE FINISH ____________________________________
TYPE OF EQUIPMENT ________________________________

Please sketch the gland or attach assembly drawing.

Draw in the horizontal or vertical position to indicate
actual service. Indicate pressure direction and media
location . Please indicate the center line.

SERVICE LIFE ______________________________________ ALLOWABLE LEAKING _____________________________________

OPER

BREAKOUT FRICTION _______________________________ DYNAMIC FRICTION _______________________________________

OTHER

o PROPOSAL ASSEMBLY o MATERIAL DATA SHEET o QUOTE REQUEST

o SALES DRAWING o PROTOTYPES QUANTITIES ____________________
REQUIRED

o INSPECTION DRAWING QUANTITY _____________________ ________________________________

o OTHER _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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NOTICE OF EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND REMEDY

Briefly, our exclusive warranty is against defects in materials and

workmanship at the time of shipment. It is in lieu of all other
warranties. There is no implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. The exclusive remedy is
replacement of defective parts, or at our option, refund of the
purchase price. All damages exceeding the purchase price are
excluded, whether consequential or otherwise and regardless of
cause. The user is responsible for design suitability and part
testing in your assembly is always recommended. The terms and
conditions on our printed quotation contain a much more
complete statement of our Exclusive Warranty and Remedy.

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