1. Clean and examine 2.

Measure and record

Isolate all energy from the equipment including drives and pressure, lock Document the shaft or stem diameter, stuffing box bore and depth, and when
out and tag out as per plant safety procedures. using lantern rings, distance of port to bottom of stuffing box.
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.

Pump
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.

& Valve
Packing
Installation
Procedures 3. Select packing 4. Choosing rings
Assure packing is as specified by packing manufacturer and/or plant
engineering department to match service conditions. Braided
Assuring Effective Sealing Calculate packing cross section and number of rings needed from
recorded measurements.
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.

and Maximum Safety

Examine packing to be sure it is free from defects.
Refer to any special installation instructions from packing manufacturer. Cut one ring at a time, and, using shaft or stem, check for proper sizing.
Ensure cleanliness of equipment and packing before proceeding. Wrap the ends in PTFE tape to prevent fraying of the ends.

Die formed/molded
Assure that rings are sized precisely to shaft or stem.
Follow instructions from packing manufacturer or plant
engineering department.

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:
• Graduated packing ring cutter
LONG SHORT

• Calibrated torque wrench or spanner Step #1

• Flashlight LONG SHORT

• Helmet 5. Install packing Using Tamping Tool

• Inside & outside calipers Carefully install one ring of packing at a time.
Twist each ring over shaft/stem. LONG LONG
SHORT SHORT L
R
L
LONG
R
LONG L
R SHORT

Ensure each ring is seated fully in stuffing box prior to installing next ring.
• Lubricant for fasteners Stagger joints of subsequent rings a minimum of 90 degrees.
StepStep
#1 #1 StepStep
#2 #2 Step #3
LONG LONG
SHORT SHORT L L
LONG LONG L SHORT
After last ring is installed, draw gland up evenly until nuts are finger-tight. R R R

• Mirror Check lantern ring, if used, for correct positioning relative

LONGto port.
LONG
SHORT
SHORT
L
R
L
R
LONG
LONG

Make sure shaft/stem turns freely. 1. Install the first ring using 2. Install the second ring using 3. Install the third ring using
#2 both
• Packing extractor StepStep
#1 #1 Step Step #2
the short and long pushers. Push both the long pusher and the the short pusher. Install the
LONG
LONG
SHORT
SHORT the packing L
ring
L
R
LONG
to LONG
the bottom of lantern Ring. Install the gland gland and torque as above.
the stuffing box and install the
R
follower and torque as in step 1.
• Packing knife gland. Remove
L
R R the pushers
LSHORT

a packing hook and proceed.

SHORT
with L
R
L
R SHORT SHORT L
R
L
R

StepStep
#3 #3 StepStep
#4 #4 StepStep
#5 #5
• Safety goggles L
R
LSHORT
R SHORT L
R
L
R SHORT SHORT L
R
L
R

• PPE Gloves L
R
L
R
SHORT
SHORT
L
R
L
R
SHORT
SHORT
L
R
L
R

StepStep
#3 #3 StepStep
#4 #4 StepStep
#5 #5
• Steel rule L
R
L
R
SHORT
SHORT
L
R
L
R
SHORT
SHORT
L
R
L
R

• Tamping tool
4. Install the forth ring using 5. Install the fifth ring using the gland follower

• Vernier dial gauge only the short pusher. only. Loosen the Gland completely and allow
30-45 seconds for the packing to relax. Tighten
the gland nuts finger tight plus one flat. Start
up the equipment an adjust if necessary.
• Other plant-specified equipment

6. Adjust packing (Pumps) 7. Retightening and replacement

Take up gland nuts until finger-tight. Caution: Consult your packing manufacturer and/or plant engineering department
for guidance and recommendations on retightening.
Turn on flush water ensure correct flow and pressure is maintained.
It is advisable to check gland adjustment after a few hours of operation.
Start pump and tighten gland nuts allowing liberal leakage.
Tighten as necessary.
Reduce leakage gradually by tightening gland nuts slowly until leakage
reaches acceptable level. Packing must be replaced when gland can not be adjusted further.
If leakage stops abruptly, back off the gland and readjust top revent
packing from overheating.
Allow sufficient time between adjustments for leak rate to stabilise.

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