Gland Packing

Division

the AESSEAL® group of companies

designers and manufacturers of mechanical seals,
bearing protectors, seal support systems and shaft
packing which maximize rotating equipment up-time.

www.aesseal.com
 Introduction
AESSEAL® is a world leader in sealing technology. AESSEAL®
manufactures and supplies possibly the world’s largest range
of mechanical seals, supported by international service centres.
To complement this range AESSEAL® also manufactures an extensive range of high quality gland
packing. In our opinion, this outstanding range of products and services make AESSEAL® the best
choice whatever your seal or packing requirements may be.
AESSEAL plc Group
The company is fully committed to excellence in customer service and this commitment runs through Headquarters, Rotherham, UK

the organization at all levels. Exceptional customer service is only possible if the entire organization
lives and breathes it.
• One global delivery performance standard
• In our industry a huge inventory is the key for exceptional service
• AESSEAL® packing division holds an extensive inventory so customers have no need to do so;
probably the highest level of inventory to sales value in the industry, with a strategic inventory turn
of over 3 times, in our industry; inventory equals service

Proven Maintenance Costs Reductions

AESSEAL® offers a selected range of gland packing that have been specifically designed and
manufactured to reduce plant operational and maintenance costs. Therefore, it is of the utmost
importance to select the highest quality modern fibre packing in an inter-braided construction and
optimized profile to provide the most resilient, long-lasting packing sealing solution.

Proven Quality and Reliability

AESSEAL® provides a complete packing service, combining an extensive stock and expert technical Industry leading service is
enhanced by a fully automated
advice, based on over 25 years of experience. AESSEAL® packing division utilizes the most advanced stocking and inventory system
and enduring inter-braid construction.

Maximum Service Life and Resilience

The braiding quality is of prime importance, otherwise it could significantly affect the service life.
Packing manufactured using smaller or obsolete braiding machines lacks the strength of real cross-
lock construction, because they are more rounded in cross-section and not as dense.
If the packing braid is loose, it is less durable. If round, it requires a greater gland pressure to carry
out the sealing process thereby causing higher mechanical stress. As the packing wears out, more
and more adjustments are needed to the gland, which in turn causes further mechanical stress on
the packing, resulting in reduced life span. Trapezoid
shaped construction
The highest level of packing design is to be found in a trapezoid shaped construction as
described on pages 9-11 of this publication.

Dynamic Test Rig

This test rig (pictured right) allows us to measure on each installed packing ring:
• Pressure drop on outer diameter
• Temperature
• Leakage
In addition energy input and the total leakage on shaft and housing can be determined. A variable
speed control allows simulation of the influence of miscellaneous factors and hydrodynamic friction
on the packing and it’s running properties. The efficiency of lantern rings and neck bushes in different
positions within the stuffing box can also be evaluated.
Because of thorough testing the AESSEAL® packing division can optimize the design and
construction of gland packing. EDI Test rig for Pump packing

2 Introduction
Maximum Packing Life
Along with its construction, size also affects the performance of a
packing. Our applied SPC (Statistic Process Control) technology
guarantees precision and uniformity.
Too big and the packing will burn out, too small and it will require constant adjustment. Packing with
inconsistent density and size will never give a controllable seal.

Precision braiding and subsequent treatment ensures an even and parallel surface between the packing rings.
SPC guarantees a constant quality with repeatable results, which leads to higher operating reliability and
prolonged service life expectancy for the user. Packing that bears the SPC quality seal is under a permanent
control throughout the entire production process. This has the advantage that any discrepancy is immediately
detected and can be corrected, before it results in size failures or density variations.

Packing Stock

AESSEAL packing has an exceptional level of resilience and conformity of volume. The high quality design and construction
®

requires less pressure on the gland to form the seal, which in turn leads to less wear on the equipment, less maintenance and
most importantly, increased packing life. The advanced technological developments of the newer synthetic fibres, together with
the braided construction, allow our packing to offer superior performance. Synthetic fibre packing is far more cost effective and
greatly reduces operational costs, which are important factors when considering gland packing selection.

Engineered products like die formed

or pre-cut rings, rectangular shapes,
seal frames etc. delivered for individual
customer applications account for
over 35% of AESSEAL® packing
division total sales. 65% of total sales
are standard products available with
24 hour shipment from stock. The
AESSEAL® dedicated packing division
also provides customer support for
non-standard requirements.
In addition to the focused technical
application team and fast delivery
philosophy our manufacturing facility
processes packing from 2mm (0.063”)
to 100mm (4.000”) cross-section in a
wide range of shapes, from square,
optimized square to trapezoidal, round
or rectangular cross-sections.

Braiding Hall

Maximum Packing Life 3

 Pump Packing
Pump packing is used for high shaft speeds. Pump packing contains
specially formulated lubricants to aid equipment start up and ensure packing
pliability for a longer life.
We offer corner and running track reinforced Hybrid-Pack®. Typically a minimum of 2 different yarns are combined: e.g. a
reinforcing characteristic (as found with Aramid fibres) with yarns containing graphite. The latter improves the heat conductivity.
Corner reinforcement is suitable for axial motion machinery such as plunger pumps. A positive side effect is to minimize the risk of
gap extrusion.
Typical applications for Hybrid-Pack® are found on rotating shafts. Running track reinforcement is preferred over corner
reinforcement. This is because the equal distribution of reinforcing material over the width of the packing assures a uniform load
on the shaft surface. A side effect of the running track reinforcement is to stop the movement of abrasive particles, which can be
induced by the shaft rotation and to protect the softer component of the packing.

Install packing with Logo facing to housing side and in rotating

applications with the arrow marking in the direction of rotation

Reinforced corners for Reinforced running track for

oscilating plungers rotating shafts against churning
product particles

Icon Key
Pump Packing
Rotary Reciprocating Static

Style 200
100% ParaAramid continuous fibre with PTFE impregnation
and a silicon based inert ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Option Style 210
100% ParaAramid continuous fibre with PTFE impregnation
and a special dynamic ‘run-in’ lubricant, silicon oil free.
Characteristics
• Good for abrasive products, wear resistant, universal packing p (bar) 25 500 250 360 7200 3600 p (psi)
particularly suited to the sewage and paper industries v (m/s) 25 2 - 4900 400 - v (ft/m)
t ºC -50 ...+280 -58 ... +535 t ºF
• Little monitoring required, short ‘run-in’ period pH 2-12 2-12 pH
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*60 g/cm3 1,25 0,0452 lb/in3

4 Pump Packing
Pump Packing
Style 274 / Style 270
Combination braid made of ePTFE / Graphite and ParaAramid fibre
with ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• Excellent heat conductivity
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*50
• Universal packing for abrasive products
• Reduced adjustment work
p (bar) 25 500 250 360 7200 3600 p (psi)
• Style 274 with corner reinforcement for reciprocating
v (m/s) 20 3 - 3900 600 - v (ft/m)
movement or for equipment with bigger clearances t ºC -100 … +280 -148 … +535 t ºF
Also available as: Style 270 in “zebra” braid, running track reinforced pH 2-12 2-12 pH
g/cm3 1,45 0,0524 lb/in3
for rotating equipment (shown right) ^
figures displayed valid for 274

Style 290
Synthetic fibre with PTFE impregnation and silicon free dynamic ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• High durability and flexibility
• Excellent chemical resistance (e.g. hydrofluoric acid 15% / 50°C)
• High cross-section density through PTFE blocking agent,
good for crystallising media
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*35 p (bar) 20 60 100 360 1450 1450 p (psi)
• Good pliability, therefore perfectly adaptive to v (m/s) 15 2 - 3000 400 - v (ft/m)
t ºC -50 ...+280 -58 ... +535 t ºF
uneven shaft surfaces
pH 1-13 1-13 pH
Suitable for: Sugar, paper and chemical industries. g/cm3 1,35 0,0488 lb/in3

Style 299
Polyimid Fiber with PTFE Impregnation and Silicone Run In Lubricant.
Characteristics
• High fatigue strength and flexibility
• Good acid resistance
• High cross section density through PTFE blocking agent, good for crystallizing media
• Recommended shaft surface hardness: HRC 35
• Good pliability, therefore perfect adaption of uneven shaft surfaces p (bar) 20 60 100 290 870 1450 p (psi)
v (m/s) 15 2 - 2950 390 - v (ft/m)
Suitable for: t ºC -100 ...+280 -150 … +540 t ºF
pH 0-12 0-12 pH
Chemical, Sugar, paper and mining industries.
g/cm3 1,35 0,0488 lb/in3

Style 325
Carbon fibre with special graphite impregnation and silicone free ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• Graphitized all-round packing with excellent ‘emergency run’ capabilities
• Good wear resistance against abrasive and crystallizing products
• Volume stable, pressure stable
• High cross section density due to special impregnation
• Excellent value for money p (bar) 20 250 150 290 3600 2200 p (psi)
v (m/s) 20 2 - 3900 400 - v (ft/m)
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*45 t ºC -50 ...+250 -58 … +480 t ºF
Suitable for: pH 2-12 2-12 pH
g/cm3 1,15 0,0415 lb/in3
Chemical and paper industries, sewage treatment plants
and community facilities.

*HRC = Hardness Rockwell C Scale. 5

 Pump Packing
Style 330
Highest grade carbon fibres impregnated with specially formulated dynamic silicon free ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• Excellent versatility
• Wear resistant for abrasive products
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*45
• Stable volume, no shrinkage, excellent heat conductivity
• Excellent chemical and physical properties p (bar) 30 100 100 435 1450 1450 p (psi)
v (m/s) 25 2 - 4900 400 - v (ft/m)
• Suitable as a bullring in combination with a softer pliable packing
t ºC -50 ...+300 -58 … +570 t ºF
pH 2-12 2-12 pH
g/cm3 1,45 0,0524 lb/in3

Style 333
Combination braid from carbon reinforced expanded graphite tape and carbon fibre, with ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• High standardization potential
• Wear resistant through running track reinforcement,
nevertheless shaft protecting
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*35
• Excellent heat conductivity
• Suitable for dry running applications p (bar) 25 100 100 360 1450 1450 p (psi)
v (m/s) 30 2 - 5900 400 - v (ft/m)
• Non-hardening, good reset capability, coefficient of t ºC -50 ...+300 -58 … +570 t ºF
thermal expansion like steel pH 2-12 2-12 pH
• Self lubricating excellent use in pumps, minimizing the g/cm3 1,0 0.03613 lb/in3
need of flush water
Suitable for: Power plants, boiler houses, paper and pulp and chemical industries

Style 350
Braid made of flexible expanded natural graphite foil.
Characteristics
• Very good emergency running capability, no wear on the shaft, excellent thermal conductivity
• Highest quality pure graphite gives a coefficient of expansion similar to steel
• The rings have to be densified 15-20% during the assembly
• Can be universally applied
• Packing needs to be pre-compressed p (bar) 20 - 300 290 - 4350 p (psi)
v (m/s) 20 - - 3900 - - v (ft/m)
• Die formed rings are recommended t ºC -200 ...+550 -330...1000 t ºF
(400° in oxidizing atmosphere) (750 in oxidizing atmosphere)
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*45
pH 0-14 0-14 pH
g/cm3 1,15 0,0415

Style 351
Braided from expanded graphite with integrated carbon reinforcement for easier handling.
Characteristics
• Very good emergency running capability, no wear on the shaft, excellent thermal conductivity
• Highest quality pure graphite gives a coefficient of expansion similar to steel
• The rings have to be densified 25-30% during the assembly
• Can be universally applied
• Packing needs to be pre-compressed p (bar) 20 - 300 290 - 4350 p (psi)
v (m/s) 20 - - 3900 - - v (ft/m)
• Die formed rings are recommended t ºC -200 ...+550 -330...1000 t ºF
(400° in oxidizing atmosphere) (750 in oxidizing atmosphere)
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*45
pH 0-14 0-14 pH
g/cm3 1,0 0,03613

6 *HRC = Hardness Rockwell C Scale.

Pump Packing
Style 550 / 560C
Synthetic fibre, PTFE impregnated with ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• Protected against wear with abrasive media
• High cross-section density and structural stability,
but also elastic and pliable
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*50
• Simple handling during installation and ‘run-in’ period p (bar) 20 100 100 290 1450 1450 p (psi)
• Cost effective packing v (m/s) 15 2 - 3000 400 - v (ft/m)
t ºC -100…+200 -148…+390 t ºF
Suitable for: Paper and pulp industries, sugar plants pH 3-12 3-12 pH
and waste water treatment. g/cm3 1,30 0,0470 lb/in3
^
figures displayed valid for 560C
Also available as: Style 560C graphitized with improved heat conductivity (shown right)

Style 728
Hybrid Braid with W-Profile made from heat conductive ePTFE / MetaAramid
reinforcing fibre and ‘run-in’ lubricant
Characteristics
• Low friction and ultimate heat conductivity for a white packing
• Safe and universal packing for abrasive products in centrifugal pumps
and other rotating equipment
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*35 p (bar) 25 100 100 360 1450 1450 p (psi)
• Reduced consolidation and maintenance work v (m/s) 20 2 - 3900 400 - v (ft/m)
t ºC -100…+280 -148…+535 t ºF
• Special impregnation ensures that the packing does not harden pH 1-13 1-13 pH
and also improves adaptability g/cm3 1,55 0,0560 lb/in3
• W-Profile running track reinforcement reduces wear
• Pore filling impregnation raises compactness and protects against crystalization
• Outstanding chemical resistance
Suitable for: Paper and pulp Industry, power plants, all products containing solid particles and requireing a white packing,
chemcial industry and waste water treatment plants

Style 785
Braided from 100% GORE® GFO® expanded PTFE-fibre with incorporated
graphite and silicone ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• Made from 100% GORE® GFO® fibre
• PTFE and graphite is closely woven and treated with a
break in lubricant capable of withstanding high temperatures
• Highly heat conductive
p (bar) 25 250 150 360 3600 2200 p (psi)
• Effectively chemically inert over the entire pH range and particularly v (m/s) 25 2 - 4900 400 - v (ft/m)
suitable in arduous chemical applications t ºC -100…+280 -148…+535 t ºF
pH 0-14 0-14 pH
• Produced using our dense cross-lock process for square inter-braiding. g/cm3 1,50 0,0542 lb/in3
Helps prevent extrusion problems, reduces gland pressure needed
and prolongs packing life
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*25

*HRC = Hardness Rockwell C Scale. 7

 Pump Packing
Style 789
Hybrid braid with W-Profile made from ePTFE / Graphite, graphite fibre and ‘run-in’ lubricant
Characteristics
• Low friction and ultimate heat conductivity
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*35
• Safe and universal packing for abrasive products in centrifugal pumps and other rotating equipment
• Reduced consolidation and maintenance work
• Special impregnation ensures the packing does not harden p (bar) 25 250 150 360 3600 2200 p (psi)
and improves pliability v (m/s) 25 2 - 4900 400 - v (ft/m)
t ºC -100…+280 -148…+535 t ºF
• W-Profile running track reinforcement reduces wear pH 0-14 0-14 pH
• Outstanding chemical resistance g/cm3 1,50 0,0542 lb/in3

• Pore filling impregnation raises compactness and protects against crystalization

Suitable for:
Bauxite industry, general mining applications, ash slurries in power plants, in all products containing solid particles like paper and
pulp industries, chemcial industry and waste water treatment plants

Style 790
PTFE-Graphite multifilament fibre with silicone free ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• Self-lubricating, graphite enhanced to give minimal friction
and good heat conductivity
• Short ‘run-in’ period
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*25
p (bar) 25 250 150 360 3600 2200 p (psi)
• Resistant against extrusion
v (m/s) 20 2 - 3900 400 - v (ft/m)
• Universal packing, good price / performance ratio t ºC -50…+280 -58…+535 t ºF
pH 0-14 0-14 pH
g/cm3 1,65 0,0596 lb/in3

Style 799
Braided from expanded PTFE-fibre with incorporated
graphite and silicone ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• High heat conductivity
• PTFE and graphite is closely woven and treated with a break in lubricant
capable of withstanding high temperatures
• Effectively chemically inert over the entire pH range and particularly
p (bar) 25 250 150 360 3600 2200 p (psi)
suitable in arduous chemical applications v (m/s) 20 2 - 3900 400 - v (ft/m)
• Produced using our dense cross-lock process for square inter-braiding. t ºC -100…+280 -148…+535 t ºF
Helps prevent extrusion problems, reduces gland pressure needed pH 0-14 0-14 pH
g/cm3 1,50 0,0542 lb/in3
and prolongs packing life
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*25

Style 870
Ramie fibre with PTFE blocking agent and silicone free ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• Universal packing for lower temperatures
• Cost effective
• Long lasting, shaft protecting, resistant to rotting
• Good for media containing solids
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*45 p (bar) 25 100 100 360 1450 1450 p (psi)
v (m/s) 12 1,5 - 2400 300 - v (ft/m)
t ºC -50…+140 -58….+285 t ºF
pH 4-11 4-11 pH
g/cm3 1,25 0,0452 lb/in3

8 *HRC = Hardness Rockwell C Scale.

 Technology
Normal packing deforms, especially when large cross-section packing is wrapped around a small diameter shaft. The
AESSTAR range is specially produced with a non-uniform keystone cross-section, which forms the perfect section when installed
in the stuffing box. The AESSTAR range transforms from a keystone into a square shape, providing an even pressure distribution
over the entire stuffing box, avoiding leakage along the outer diameter and minimizing the wear of both the shaft and the packing.
This extends the life of the packing, improves the sealability and gives shorter ‘run-in’ periods.

The red arrow stamp on the outside diameter of AESSTAR packing

indicates the outside diameter stuffing box bore side of the packing
and displays the preferred installation orientation. Therefore, it is
recommended that the arrow mark point in the direction of the shaft
rotation.
AESSTAR Packing is manufactured in sizes 10mm (0.375”) and
above. Smaller sizes are manufactured in square cross-section.

Trapezoid Advantage
150 %
AESSTAR™ Packing
Square Packing

100 %

50 %

0%
OD Housing Shaft Leakage Run In time Drive Energy Input Operating Shaft Wear Life Time
Leakage Temperature

Style 250TP ARASTAR

Aramid staple fibre with PTFE-blocking agent and silicone free ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• Volume stable, pressure stable, also usable for fittings
• Offers excellent wear resistance, suited to abrasive and hardening media
• Dense surface and cross section with high PTFE content and special yarn structure
• High cross-section density, protects against crystallising media
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*50 p (bar) 25 100 100 360 1450 1450 p (psi)
v (m/s) 20 2 - 3900 400 - v (ft/m)
• Trapezoidal shape for reduced shaft wear t ºC -50 …+250 -58 … +480 t ºF
pH 2-12 2-12 pH
Also available: g/cm3 1,20 0,0434 lb/in3

In square shape as Style 245 and as Style 240 without ‘run-in’ lubricant in
a range of sizes for valve applications.

Style 266TP ALLSTAR

Combination braid of ePTFE yarn with incorporated graphite and MetaAramid fibres
and special pore-filling impregnation.
Characteristics
• Highest practical standardization possibilities
• Reduced wear through special ‘running track’ reinforcement
• High cross section density and compactness, still elastic
and flexible; good with hardening and crystallizing products p (bar) 25 150 150 360 2200 2200 p (psi)
• Special impregnation ensures packing will not harden v (m/s) 20 2 - 3900 400 - v (ft/m)
and improves pliability t ºC -100..+280 -148…+535 t ºF
pH 1-13 1-13 pH
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*45 g/cm3 1,50 0,0542 lb/in3
• Excellent chemical resistance

*HRC = Hardness Rockwell C Scale. 9

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Style 275TP SLURRYSTAR
Combination braid of ePTFE / Graphite and Para-Aramid
fibre as corner reinforcement with special pore-filling impregnation.
Characteristics
• Corner reinforced packing with reduced wear through improved heat conductivity
• Extrusion resistant, ideal for worn equipment with bigger gap width
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*50
• Universal packing for abrasive media p (bar) 25 500 250 360 7200 3600 p (psi)
v (m/s) 20 3 - 3900 600 - v (ft/m)
Suitable for: Paper and pulp, sugar, sewage and chemical industries.
t ºC -100..+280 -148…+535 t ºF
pH 2-12 0,054 pH
g/cm3 1,50 0,0542 lb/in3

Style 285TP PAPERSTAR

MetaAramid fibre with PTFE blocking agent and ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• ‘Clean packing’ required in applications where protection against contamination is required
• High cross-section density and structural stability, still elastic and flexible
• Minimized friction means reduced shaft wear
• Protected against wear with abrasive media
• Simple handling during installation and ‘run-in’ period p (bar) 25 100 100 360 1450 1450 p (psi)
v (m/s) 20 2 - 3900 400 - v (ft/m)
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*45 t ºC -100..+280 -148…+535 t ºF
Suitable for: Paper and pulp industries, sugar plants and pH 1-13 1-13 pH
g/cm3 1,40 0,0506 lb/in3
waste water treatment.

Style 366TP GRAPHOSTAR

Braided from expanded graphite yarn with integrated carbon fibre
reinforcement and carbon fibres as corner reinforcements.
Characteristics
• Non-hardening, good reset capability, coefficient of thermal expansion like steel
• Self-lubricating excellent for use in pumps, minimizing the need of flush water
• Universal plant-wide use in static and rotating applications
• Very good dry running characteristic p (bar) 25 100 300 360 1450 4350 p (psi)
v (m/s) 30 2 - 5900 400 - v (ft/m)
• Packing should be densified 15-20% during installation
t ºC -200 ...+550 -330...1000 t ºF
We recommend the use of die formed rings (*400º in oxidizing atmosphere) (750 in oxidizing atmosphere)
pH 0-14 0-14 pH
• High temperature resistance, excellent heat and electric conductivity
g/cm3 1,10 0,0397 lb/in3
• Wear and extrusion stability through carbon fibre corner reinforcement
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*45
Suitable for: Power stations, boiler houses, petrochemical and paper industries.
Approval: BAM certified for the use in gaseous oxygen @ 60°C and 25 bar // 140°F and 360psi

10 *HRC = Hardness Rockwell C Scale.

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Style 380TP CARBOSTAR
High purity carbon fibre with cross section impregnation and ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• Self lubricating fibre with high Carbon content and excellent heat conductivity
• Cross section impregnation avoids the penetration of crystallizing products
• Wear resistant against abrasive products
• Excellent for plant wide standardization
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*45 p (bar) 30 100 100 435 1450 1450 p (psi)
• Thermal balanced construction, the coefficient of expansion v (m/s) 25 2 - 4900 400 - v (ft/m)
t ºC -50 ...+300 -58 … +570 t ºF
is similar to steel, the packing is volume stable and
pH 2-12 2-12 pH
does not shrink; minimal adjustment is required g/cm3 1,45 0,0524 lb/in3
Suitable for: Sugar mills, pulp and paper industry

Style 745TP FOODSTAR

Combination braid of PTFE and PTFE fibre with incorporated heat conductive microparticles.
Characteristics
• ‘White packing’ means no product contamination
• Wide chemical resistance EU&
• Increased lifetime due to mechanical resistance FDA
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and outstanding heat conductivity

• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*25 p (bar) 20 100 100 360 1450 1450 p (psi)
• Form stable universal packing, suitable for vacuum v (m/s) 20 2 - 3900 400 - v (ft/m)
t ºC -100..+280 -148…+535 t ºF
Suitable for: Pharmaceutical, chemical, pulp and paper and food industries. pH 1-14 1-14 pH
g/cm3 1,80 0,0650 lb/in3
Approval: This packing has conformity with FDA CFR 177.1550
and is certified to EN 1935:2004 according to EN10/2011

Style 770TP PULPSTAR

Combination braid of ePTFE / Graphite and PTFE fibre with special pore-filling impregnation.
Characteristics
• High cross-section density and structural consistency, elasticity and adaptability
• Excellent in acidic, alkaline, as well as hardening and crystallising fluids
• A special impregnation prevents hardening of the packing
• Universal chemical use
• Improved gliding properties minimizing wear p (bar) 25 250 250 360 3600 3600 p (psi)
v (m/s) 20 2 - 3900 400 - v (ft/m)
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*25 t ºC -100..+280 -148…+535 t ºF
Suitable for: Paper and pulp, sugar and chemical industries. pH 0-14 0-14 pH
g/cm3 1,60 0,058 lb/in3

Style 795TP UNISTAR

Braided from 100% ePTFE / Graphite incorporated fibre with silicone ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• Excellent heat conductivity
• Very easy and safe assembly. Also easy to cut and handle
• No embrittlement or ageing and easy to dismantle
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*25
• Universal chemical resistance p (bar) 25 250 100 360 3600 1450 p (psi)
v (m/s) 25 2 - 4900 400 - v (ft/m)
Option: Style 795TP is available in square braid as Style 787 t ºC -100..+280 -148…+535 t ºF
pH 0-14 0-14 pH
g/cm3 1,50 0,0542 lb/in3

*HRC = Hardness Rockwell C Scale. 11

 Valve Packing
Valve packing is generally used in high pressure applications.
The packing contains no extractable materials such as oil and remains non-porous even under extreme temperatures.
The construction has a fine surface texture making it pliable against the valve stem and is by design very extrusion resistant.

Style 310
Carbon-filament yarn with high temperature graphite impregnation.
Characteristics
• High temperature graphite impregnation raises the cross-section
density and acts as a stable pressure cushion for the carbon fibres
• Elastic, doesn’t wear and offers valve stem protection
• Very good with temperature changes as carbon and steel have
a similar thermal expansion coefficient p (bar) 30 - 300 435 - 4350 p (psi)
• Excellent suitability for bullrings (anti-extrusion rings) in v (m/s) 15 - - 3000 - - v (ft/m)
t ºC -40 .. +550 -40...1000 t ºF
combination with expanded graphite packing like Style 350, 351,355 (400º in oxidizing atmosphere) (750 in oxidizing atmosphere)
pH 2-12 2-12 pH
g/cm3 1,15 0,0415 lb/in3

Style 337
Braided from expanded graphite tape,with reinforcement and a special PTFE film coating
Characteristics
• Avoids ‘slip-stick’ effect
• Excellent in MOV and AOV control valves
• Easy to cut, assemble and disassemble
• We recommend die formed rings
• Non-hardening, good reset capability, coefficient of p (bar) - - 150 - - 2200 p (psi)
thermal expansion similar to steel v (m/s) - - - - - - v (ft/m)
t ºC -50 ...+300 -58 … +570 t ºF
• High cross section density and sealability to minimize emissions pH 0-14 0-14 pH
• Wear and extrusion stability through structure reinforcement g/cm3 1,35 0,0488 lb/in3

• Low coefficient of friction minimises adjustment force on valve steam

• Rings should be compressed 20-25% of their height during installation
Approval: TA Luft 300 and EN15848. Please ask for details

Style 340
Braid made of flexible expanded natural graphite foil with
a 10 myh wire mesh reinforcement per braiding strand.
Characteristics
• Packing needs to be densified 15-20% during the assembly
• Excellent disassembly due to wire reinforcement compared to standard expanded Graphite rings
• High extrusion resistance, can be used as bullring for Style 350, 351 & 355
• Highest quality pure graphite gives a coefficient of expansion similar to steel p (bar) - - 500 - - 7200 p (psi)
• Universal valve packing v (m/s) - - - - - - v (ft/m)
t ºC -200 ...+650 -330...1200 t ºF
• Non hardening (400º in oxidizing atmosphere) (750 in oxidizing atmosphere)
pH 0-14 0-14 pH
• Die formed rings are recommended g/cm3 1,15 0,0415 lb/in3
WARNING not to be used in rotating application!
Approval: BAM certified for the use in gaseous oxygen @ 60°C & 25 bar // 140°F & 360psi

12 *HRC = Hardness Rockwell C Scale.

Valve Packing
Style 343
Braided from specially formulated expanded graphite, reinforced with a proprietary
inconel wire matrix and impregnated with a passive, inorganic corrosion inhibitor
Characteristics
• Non-hardening, excellent re-adjustment capability, coefficient of thermal expansion similar to steel
• Extrusion stability through ultrafine inconel metal mesh reinforcement on each braided strand
• Universal plant wide use in all block and manual valves
• Passive corrosion inhibitor to protect valve stems p (bar) - - 500 - - 7200 p (psi)
v (m/s) - - - - - - v (ft/m)
• High temperature and high pressure capabilities t ºC -200 ...+650 -330...1200 t ºF
• Easy to install and easy to remove from stuffing boxes (450º in oxidizing atmosphere) (840 in oxidizing atmosphere)
pH 0-14 0-14 pH
• Low coefficient of friction, valves open/close more easily g/cm3 1,45 0,0524 lb/in3
• No torque required, rings should simply be compressed 20-25% of their original height during Installation
Approval: BAM certified for the use in gaseous oxygen @ 60°C and 25 bar // 140°F and 360psi ,
API 622 certified and API 589 Firesafe tested. TA Luft 400 tested. Please ask for details.

Style 355
Braid made of flexible expanded natural graphite foil with an integrated inconel
reinforcement per fibre strand.
Characteristics
• Highest quality pure graphite gives a coefficient of expansion similar to steel
• Packing needs to be densified 15-20% during the assembly
• Improved disassembly compared to standard expanded graphite rings
• Can be universally applied p (bar) - - 300 - - 4350 p (psi)
v (m/s) - - - - - - v (ft/m)
• Non hardening t ºC -200 ...+550 -330...1000 t ºF
• Die formed rings are recommended (400º in oxidizing atmosphere) (750 in oxidizing atmosphere)
pH 0-14 0-14 pH
WARNING not to be used in rotating application! g/cm3 1,20 0,0434 lb/in3

Style 375
Highest grade graphite filament yarn with high temperature graphite impregnation.
Characteristics
• Works perfectly as bullring for softer packing made of expanded graphite
• The high temperature graphite impregnation increases the cross section density
and works as a form stable pressure cushion for the graphite fibres
• Purity > 99% C content
• Universal chemical resistance p (bar) 30 - 300 435 - 4350 p (psi)
• Excellent where temperature varies, since graphite has v (m/s) 15 - - 3000 - - v (ft/m)
t ºC -40 .. +650 -330...1200 t ºF
a similar coefficient of expansion as steel (450° in oxidizing atmosphere) (840 in oxidizing atmosphere)
pH 1-14 1-14 pH
Suitable for: Power plants, boiler houses, high pressure and high
g/cm3 1,00 0.03613 lb/in3
temperature applications, digester applications
BAM approval for the use in gaseous oxygen @ 60°C/15bar / 140°F/218 psi

Style 730
100% PTFE-fibre with special PTFE dispersion.
Characteristics
• For high pressure and vacuum applications
• Long operational period, does not wear
• Die formed rings are recommended
• Very little maintenance, few adjustments necessary
• Universal chemical usefull range p (bar) 25 250 500 360 3600 7200 p (psi)
v (m/s) 2 1,5 - 400 300 - v (ft/m)
• Lowest coefficient of friction t ºC -200…+280 -330…+535 t ºF
A special version Style 735OX, is available with BAM approval for pH 0-14 0-14 pH
g/cm3 1,65 0,0596 lb/in3
oxygen in liquid & gas form at 30 bar/60°C (435 psi/140°F).
EU& Density 1,8. This special packing would also be FDA compliant
FDA
COMPLIANT
and is approved to EN 1935:2004 according to EN 10/2011.

*HRC = Hardness Rockwell C Scale. 13

 Special Packing
The packing uses fibres and a braiding process specifically developed
to suit the application.
The formulation of the materials and lubricants is selected to suit the environment in which the packing is used.

Style 260
Combination-braid of PTFE-fibre with ParaAramid corner reinforcement and ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• High cross-section density and compactness
• Elastic and flexible
• Also usable in pumps
• Recommended shaft hardness HRC*55
• Universal quality for high pressure applications and use with
abrasive media p (bar) 25 500 250 360 7200 3600 p (psi)
• No contamination of media v (m/s) 20 2 - 3900 400 - v (ft/m)
t ºC -100 … +280 -148 … +535 t ºF
• Wear resistant and form stable pH 2-12 2-12 pH
g/cm3 1,50 0,0542 lb/in3

Style 720
PTFE-fibre with PTFE dispersion and silicone free ‘run-in’ lubricant.
Characteristics
• Pliable, easy to compress packing
• Recommended surface hardness HRC*25
• Good emergency running properties
• Excellent chemical resistance
Clean packing should be used where contamination
of product has to be avoided. p (bar) 15 100 100 220 1450 1450 p (psi)
v (m/s) 10 1,5 - 2000 300 - v (ft/m)
t ºC -50…+280 -58…+535 t ºF
A special version Style 725SI, with density 1.90 is made pH 0-14 0-14 pH
EU& from food grade fibers and an improved silicone oil. g/cm3 1,70 0,0614 lb/in3
FDA
COMPLIANT
The packing is FDA compliant and approved
to EN 1935:2004 according to EN 10/2011.

Style 760
PTFE-fibre with incorporated graphite.
Characteristics
• Very stable shape, little wear
• Good heat conductivity
• Can be used as a bullring
• Recommended surface hardness HRC*25
• Recommended for HIGH PRESSURE applications in valves p (bar) 40 800 500 580 11600 7200 p (psi)
v (m/s) 8 3 - 1600 600 - v (ft/m)
and piston pumps
t ºC -200…+280 -330…+535 t ºF
• Suitable for oxygen bleaching operations pH 0-14 0-14 pH
g/cm3 1,35 0,0488 lb/in3
BAM approval for oxygen in liquid and gas form at
65 bar / 40ºC and 50 bar / 200ºC (945 psi / 105ºF and 725 psi / 390ºF.

14 *HRC = Hardness Rockwell C Scale.

DVS INJECTSTAR
The DVS INJECTSTAR Packing Compound System was developed for the pulp and paper and the
chemical industry and is suitable for the application in mixers, kneaders and similar equipment.
Due to its excellent pliability, the system can also be used on worn shaft surfaces.
With only the top and bottom rings need to be precise dimensioned.
The special fibres and the suitable lubricant make the DVS INJECTSTAR System suitable for universal
use. The loose compound is held in place with a top and bottom ring shaped in a special geometry.
Additional material and compression is applied by a hydraulic feeding unit. The system needs little
maintenance only and due to its loose structure, it doesn’t wear the shaft surface. Technical Parameters DVS-4800
• Simple installation
v [m/s] 12 39 v (ft/s)
• Can be used without barrier fluid t ºC -40 ... +315 -40 ... +599 t ºF
• Maintenance free pH 2 - 12 2 - 12 pH
Colour: Black Application: High temperature
• Operates well on worn shaft surface
• Shaft protecting Technical Parameters DVS-5400

• Requires no adjustment of the gland v [m/s] 8 26 v (ft/s)

t ºC -10 ... +260 +14 ... +520 t ºF
• Density 1.1 g/cm3
Universal endring can as well be pH 2 - 12 2 - 12 pH
• Can be re-pressurised in operation supplied in radial split design Colour: White Application: General use

We supply a two component system — H and P in both styles DVS 5400 and 4800.
Component H: Designed for a quick manual fill of the Stuffingbox.
Component P: Designed for injection with our press style DVS TP 9000. Unit: Cans 1 kg (2.2 lbs), Hobbok of 15 kg (33 lbs).

ENVIROSTAR 200, 300 and 400

Reliability and environmental focused packing solution for valves. TA Luft and EN 15848 approved systems are die formed ring
assemblies with some of the lowest emission rates and minimized ‘slip-stick’ effect in automatic driven control valves.

ENVIROSTAR 200
• This ring set of pure PTFE packing and PTFE compound bullrings, is a high-level
technological solution complying with TA Luft directives
The set was tested and approved by the MPA (Material Proof Institute of the University of Stuttgart, Germany)

• The leakage parameters of 4.2x10-5 mbar l/(sm) complies with the VDI directives 2440,
which specifies a maximum allowed leakage of 1.0x10-4 mbarl/(sm) (test media- helium)
and is recommended as a high grade sealing system

ENVIROSTAR 300
MPA Approved
• The ring set of inconel matrix reinforced expanded graphite yarn with a PTFE coating
and a special high temperature pore filling impregnation, is a high-level technological
solution and complies with TA Luft directives
The set was tested and approved by the AMTEC Institute Lauffen, Germany.

• The leakage parameters of 8,4x10(-3)mbar l/(ms) complies with the VDI directives 2440,
which specifies a maximum allowed leakage of 1.0x10-2 mbarl/(sm) (test media- helium)
and is recommended as a high grade sealing system and is as well to ISO 15848
approved and tested with 20.000 cycles and 2 thermic cycles (RT,200°C) and a lekage
r ate of 6.1x10(-4) mg/s/m.

ENVIROSTAR 400 AMTEC Approved

• Packingset made by combining two expanded Graphite grades and designs in order to
avoid blow out and extrusion and as well enhance the sealability of this valve sealing set.
The set was tested and aproved by the AMTEC GmbH Lauffen in Germany.

• The leakage parameters of 8,6x10 (-3)mbar l/(ms) complies with the VDI-directives
2440 which specifies a maximum allowed leakage of 1.0x10(-2)mbar l/(ms) (test media
helium) and is therefore recomended as a high grade seal system.

Requirements for ENVIROSTAR products:

• Max surface roughness: Stem:Ra~ 1 um, Housing:Ra ~ 5 um
AMTEC Approved

These tests have been successfully passed without live loading. Nevertheless for highest performance and maximum sealing lifetime, we recommend for
pressure above 40 bar/580 psi and frequently varying temperature and pressure, the use of LIVESTAR our Live Loading System (See page 17).

DVS Injectstar 15
 Die Formed Ring Packing
Custom made ring sets are available for pumps, agitators, valves and reciprocating equipment. Die formed and pre-cut rings are
today’s user-friendly solution and provide the best sealing result without product waste.
Assembly is simple and secure. A tool stock of over 2,000 die forms in various sizes enables us to fulfil the demands of most
pump and valve packing users of quick seal sets.

All of our packing range can be made as pre-cut or pre-compressed, die formed rings. The advantages include:
1. Improved Performance: Packing is supplied close to its working density.
The ring stack has a uniform density throughout the stuffing box length, no over
compression of rings next to gland.
2. Reduced Inventory: Excess inventories in packing spools of different sizes
and styles are eliminated using ring sets dedicated for an application. Common
equipment with identical stuffing box sizes and similar application may use the
same spare part ring set.
3. Waste Elimination: Die formed or pre-cut ring sets eliminate
waste created when packing is cut onsite. A ring set has the exact
amount of packing rings to pack a pump or valve. Furthermore,
no waste occurs when additional packing material of a spool is
not returned to stock.
4. Faster Installation: Ring sets reduce repacking time as well
as the start up time, and minimize the amount of readjustments. Controlled Leakage path through ring cuts with additional length

5. Reduced Mis-application: Dedicated to an application

all ring sets can be labelled as spare part for equipment.
6. Tracking: Ring sets as a spare part for any equipment can be
performance tracked with our Asset Health program.
To easily identify a dedicated packing ring set for an application,
customer stock ring sets can be custom labelled by style, size, Optimized pressure distribution with die formed rings
number of rings, stores codes, barcodes and other information on
request. Our software selects from over 2,000 quality dies the
right one for an application and converts from inch to metric sizes.

Best Technical Solution

Design:
• Made from all common types of packing
• Rings or tubes, open, closed or glued ends
Form of Delivery:
• Pre-compressed or form cut rings, complete sets Select from over 2,000 die forms the best solution for your application

• Available dimensions: 2.5mm (0.079”) to 500mm (19.700”)

• Custom made construction on request following
drawing details
Advantages of Die Formed Packing Rings:
• Improved sealing - longer service life
• Faster and easier installation - error prevention
• Perfect cut - elimination of waste
• Even pressure distribution - shorter ‘run-in’ process
• Minimized energy loss due to reduced friction
Die Forming Press

Special literature for designed ringsets for specific

applications is available on request CONTROLSTAR FIV
Installation ready Control Valve Kits designed specifically
to seal Fisher Air Operated Control Valves.
The kit includes a die formed five ring packing set,
an axially split carbon restriction bushing and two
preset Life Loading Cartridge assemblies. As all
components are split they will be installed in the
stuffing box without removing the actuator thereby
simplifying the installation in the field.
The BES (=Bolt Extension System) Life
Loading assembly fits over the existing
gland bolts and needs to be tightened at
installation till the visible assembly
gap closes.
During operation it works as an indicator
if wear or consolidation appear and
the Live Loading assembly needs to be
retightened to its optimal set point. A torque wrench is not
required. The feature of BES LL is to automatically adjust the gland
and keep the packing set under constant pressure.
Ref: L-EU-PACKControlvalve FIV-01 06/14

This Hybrid Control Valve packing The carbon restriction bush is made from a
design combines the low friction high purity material with > 99% C content
characteristics of PTFE, swith high compression strength. Precisely
integrated with the low thermal machined tolerances narrow the
expansion and stability of gap at the bottom of the stuffing box to a
expanded Graphite. The 5 Ring minimum and offer some bearing
Sets create the optimum sealing area for thinner and horizontal orientated
configuration for long term valve stems. The length of the bush is
reliability even in temperature cycling situations. readily made up to a depth utilizing the optimum amount of packing
The packing rings contain an ultra thin inconel wire rings for best sealing performance and low friction of the stem as a
Copyright © 2014 AESSEAL plc

matrix to eliminate creep relaxation and extrusion. All result acknowledged by leading studies.
the rings utilize an inorganic passive corrosion inhibitor
to protect against valve stem pitting. All rings are die SB Crossection Fisher Pressure Article
formed for exact fit and increased sealability. Metric Imperial Valve Size Class Code
A high temperature packing set > 300°C is availble on (mm) (inch)
request.
9.5 x 22.2 0.375 x 0.875 1;1.5 150# 22436
9.5 x 22.2 0.375 x 0.875 1;1.5 300# 22437
p [bar] - - 300 12.7 x 25.4 0.375 x 0.875 1; 1.5 150# 22438
AESSEAL® is a Registered Trademark of AESSEAL plc

v [m/s] - - - 12.7 x 25.4 0.5 x 1.000 2; 3; 4 300# 22440

t ºC -200 ... +300 19.05 x 34.9 0.75 x 1.375 6; 8 150# 20714
pH 0 - 14* 19.05 x 34.9 0.75 x 1.375 6; 8 300# - 600# 20715

* Except strong oxidizing products. All technical information and advice is based on our experience and will be given most conscientiously but without any liability. Indication and figures need to be
examined by the user.

AESSEAL plc Telefon: +49 8104 6640-21 Distributed by:

Packing Division Europe Telefax: +49 8104 6640-44
Rudolf-Diesel-Ring 26a Email: [email protected]
D-82054 Sauerlach Internet: http://www.aesseal.com
Germany
Our Purpose: ‘To give our customers such exceptional service that they need never consider alternative sources of supply.’

www.aesseal.com

CONTROLSTAR SOOTSTAR SCANSET

16 Die Formed Ring Packing
 S

LIVESTAR BES — Live Loading System SW

1
New generation encapsulated disc spring system
2
with defined compression length.

H
3

h1
Main areas of application:
• Valves • Control valves • Sootblowers 4
Advantages: M
• Disc springs slide on an even machined surface rather than on the bolt thread øD
• Disc springs are encapsulated by outer cylinder and protected against environmental impact
• Simplified installation, no torque measuring tools necessary Material of Construction
Pos Part Materialspec
• Adjustment indicator shows relaxation of the spring set due to volume loss
1 Nut/Boltextension 1.4301
or wear of the packing stack. Simply tighten the nut until the gap closes 2 Springcup 1.4305
• BES-Life loading system acts as a prevention against mechanical destruction 3 Spring 1.8159 galCd
of packing keeping it under the optimum compression at all times 4 Springcover 1.4305

• Extended nut screws on the existing valve bolt thereby eliminating the need for new longer bolts

Typical Problem:
The stack of disc springs is too long for the available bolt length. As a result the bolts need to
be replaced which is time and cost consuming. Without inner or outer guidance the springs shift
asymmetrically on the bolt and display uneven loads and bear the risk to hang up.

The Solution:
The LIVESTAR BES Live loading system screws on top of the bolt giving thereby plenty of extra length to
accommodate the uncompressed disc spring stack. The system ensures an equal load of compression for
thermal expansion. The optimum compression length is set by the LIVESTAR BES housing dimension.

Functional Description:
When the packing consolidates and wears in operation the springs maintain the
gland pressure and the sealing force constant. This consolidation is shown by a small
inspection gap at the bottom of the housing. At a routine inspection the system is simply
tightened down till the gap is closed again. The full load and compensation length of the
disc springs is now available. No torque measuring tools are needed!

Dimensional Data
to stem min

to stem min
Order Type

Order Type
Bolt center

Bolt center
h1 in (inch)
h1 in (mm)

M in (inch)

H in (inch)
M in (mm)

D in (inch)
H in (mm)
D in (mm)

s in (inch)
s in (mm)

ME(Nm)

ME(ftlb)
(inch)
(mm)
SW

M8 L8 22 20.2 14.5 13 14.8 15 5 0.313 L5/16 0.87 0.80 0.57 0.58 0.59 3.7

M8 L8HI 22 20.2 14.5 13 14.8 15 11 0.313 L5/16HI 0.87 0.80 0.57 0.58 0.59 8.1

M10 L10 26 23 16 17 19.6 18 9 0.375 L3/8 1.02 0.91 0.63 0.77 0.71 6.6
M10 L10HI 26 30.5 23.3 17 19.4 18 19 0.375 L3/8HI 1.02 1.20 0.92 0.76 0.71 14
M10 L10RB 26 30.5 23.3 17 19.4 18 9 0.375 L3/8RB 1.02 1.20 0.92 0.76 0.71 6.6
M12 L12 32 24 17.2 19 21.9 22 18 0,4375 o. 0,50 L7/16 o. L1/2 1.26 0.98 0.68 0.86 0.87 13.3
M12 L12HI 32 32 25.2 19 21.9 22 40 0,4375 o. 0,50 L7/16HI o. L1/2HI 1.26 1.31 0.99 0.86 0.87 29.5
M12 L12RB 32 32 25.2 19 21.9 22 18 0.50 L1/2"RB 1.26 1.31 0.99 0.86 0.87 13.3
M14 L14 38 28 18 22 o 24 25.3 26 42 0.56 L9/16 1.50 1.10 0.71 1.00 1.02 31
M14 L14HI 38 36 26 22 o 24 25.3 26 84 0.56 L9/16HI 1.50 1.42 1.02 1.00 1.02 62
M16 L16 38 28 18 24 27.6 27 48 0.625 L5/8 1.50 1.10 0.71 1.09 1.06 35
M16 L16HI 38 36 26 24 27.6 27 96 0.625 L5/8HI 1.50 1.42 1.02 1.09 1.06 71
M18 L18 45 63.5 48.5 30 34.5 31.5 119 0.750 L3/4 1.77 2.30 1.91 1.36 1.28 97
M18 L18HI 45 63.5 48.5 30 34.5 31.5 159 0.750 L3/4HI 1.77 2.30 1.91 1.36 1.28 129
M20 L20 45 63.5 48.5 30 34.5 32.5 131 0.875 L7/8 2.36 2.83 2.24 1.85 1.61 97
M20 L20HI 45 63.5 48.5 30 34.5 32.5 175 0.875 L7/8HI 2.36 2.83 2.24 1.85 1.61 130
M22 L22 60 72 57 41 47 41 132 1.00 L1 2.36 2.83 2.24 1.85 1.65 107
M22 L22HI 60 72 57 41 47 41 176 1.00 L1HI 2.36 2.83 2.24 1.85 1.65 142
M24 L24 60 72 57 41 47 42 145
M24 L24HI 60 72 57 41 47 42 193

M27 L27 89 79 53.6 46 53 58 215

LIVESTAR BES — Live Loading System 17

 AESTEX 100% PTFE Joint Sealant
Materials:
100% pure ePTFE (according to VDE-VDI 2480) in a stretched filament knotted fibre structure.
This ensures a high pressure resistance (no cold flow) and a good adaptation to the flange surface.
Characteristics:
• Simple to install, universal plant wide use
• Excellent adaption, ideal to compensate uneven gland surfaces
• Physiologically safe in temperatures up to 260ºC/500ºF
Fig 1
• Selection criteria: max unevenness of gland should not be greater
than 1/3 of resulting seal thickness
Width Width Roll Recommended Surface Pressure / Resulting Thickness
Order-Nr. Installation
(mm) (inches) length Flange width 10N/mm2 20N/mm2 30N/mm2
1. Clean joint surfaces
AESTEX/1 1 1/24 25m / 82ft - 0.15 0.10 0.08 Fig 2
2. Detach protection
AESTEX/3 3 x 1.5 1/8 25m / 82ft <NW 100/NW 4” 0.40 0.35 0.30 strip from adhesive side
AESTEX/5 5x2 3/16 25m / 82ft <NW 300/NW 12” 0.80 0.60 0.50 3. Place the seal on the
flange
AESTEX/7 7 x 2.5 1/4 25m / 82ft <NW 800/NW 32” 1.00 0.80 0.70
4. Overlap the ends
AESTEX/10 10 x 3 3/8 25m / 82ft <NW 1.500/NW 60” 1.20 0.90 0.80
by 1-2cm / 3/8-3/4” right Fig 3
AESTEX/12 12 x 4 1/2 10m / 33ft <NW 1.500/NW 60” 1.45 1.15 0.95 in front of a bolt (Fig.1)
AESTEX/14 14 x 5 9/16 10m / 33ft >NW 1.500/NW 60” 1.60 1.20 1.00 5. Cut of the rest of seal
AESTEX/17 17 x 6 5/8 10m / 33ft 2.10 1.50 1.40 For pressure sensitive
In case of greater flanges use a skive cut see
AESTEX/20 20 x 7 3/4 10m / 33ft 2.40 1.80 1.40
unevenness a Fig. 2 & 5. On big flanges
AESTEX/25 25 x 5 1.0 5m / 16.5ft double layer is 1.60 1.20 1.00 use a concentric layer or Fig 4
AESTEX/28 28 x 5 1.125 5m / 16.5ft recommended 1.60 1.20 1.00 meander as in Fig. 3

AESTEX/40 40 x 5 1.5 5m / 16.5ft 1.60 1.20 1.00

Gas tight from 20N/mm2 surface pressure during operation conditions

Pressure [bar] 55 [psi] 800 * 270°C/520°F is the theoretical material value. 315°C/600°F
for short time only.
Temp min. [ºC] -240 [ºF] -400
** After first heat cycle retighten the bolts.
EU&
Temp max.** [ºC] +270* [ºF] +520*
*** Except molten or dissolved alkaline metals, elementary or
FDA
COMPLIANT
Chem Resist.*** [ph] 0-14 dissolved flourine under high pressure, non ageing.
Technical parameters dependent on installation conditions. Max values for temperature and pressure are valid only
with optimized installation conditions and under consistant monitoring

AESBIAX 100 % PTFE Flange Gasket Material

Compression proof and form stable ePTFE joint sealant. Main areas of application: larger flanges
and vessels, agitators, glass-lined flanges and heat exchangers
Characteristics:
• No change in width during compression, perfect for narrow or limited surface areas
Material:
100 % pure ePTFE (in accordance with VDE-VDI 2480) in a biaxial expanded structure.

2 3 4 5 6 9 10 Assembly instruction AESBIAX:

mm inch
(0.08) (1/8) (0.16) (3/16) (1/4) (0.35) (0.4)
Material ends have to be connected with an approx. 15-20° angle cut.
10 3/8 X X X X X X X
15 9/16 X X X X X X X To seal the cut properly, we recommend to cut slightly longer and overlap
20 3/4 X X X X X X X the ends to get 120% in material height at the cut in material height.
25 1 X X X X X X X
30 1 3/16 X X X X X X X
General Approvals AESTEX and AESBIAX: EU&
35 1 3/8 X X X X X X X FDA Conformity: CFR 177.1550 – “Perfluorocarbon resins” FDA
COMPLIANT
40 1 9/16 X X X X X X X
45 1 3/4 X X X X X X X
Food: EN 1935:2004 according to EN 10/2011
50 2 X X X X X AESTEX
55 2 3/16 X X X X
Approvals: TÜV approval according to MUC-KSP-A066 BAM approval
60 2 3/8 X X X X
65 2 1/2 X X X X for gazeous oxygen 60°C/140°F and 40 bar / 580psi
DVGW Reg Nr DG-5127 CL 0032 gas and water approved.
TA Luft: 1.7 x 10 (-7) mbar l/(ms) @ 250°C test pressure
Cut here approx 1.2 x Seal Thickness
AESBIAX
h 1.2h
Approvals: TÜV approval according to MUC-KSP-A066
Fig 5 TA Luft: 1.5 x 10 (-8) mbar l/(ms) @ 250°C test pressure
BAM approval for gazeous oxygen 60°C/140°F and 40 bar / 580psi (and
AESBIAX is also available in sheets with the dimension of
liquid oxygen gasket sheet only)
1100 x 1000mm / 43,3 x 39,4” and 1500x1500mm / 59x59” in thickness
of 0,5mm / 0,02” to 10mm / 0,4”. See page 19 AESBIAX D 10 As well we manufacture cut gaskets of the mentioned materials in
our gasket cutting department.
18 AESTEX 100% PTFE Joint Sealant
PTFE Gaskets
AESFLON D3.4 BLUE
PTFE Gasketsheet with Special Anorganic Filler
D3.4 Blue has a high continuity of density distribution over the entire gasket area.
Typical Applications
• Components
• Piping System
• All Flanges, also with reduced gasket compression or smaller Pressure Vacuum to 55 bar Vacuum to 800 psi
surface damages
Temp. min. -210°C -345°F
• Steel, Glass, Ceramic or Plastic flanges
Temp. max. +260°C (315°C*) +500°F (600°F*)
• Highly aggressive media in the full pH range, EU&
except for molten alkali metals and fluorine gas. FDA
COMPLIANT
Chem. Resist. *** pH 0 - 14

TA Luft approval VDI 2440 * Short term. *** Except molten or dissolved alkaline metals, elementary or
dissolved fluorine under high pressure, non-ageing.
DVGW approval The provided Pressure and Temperature data is based on optimal
installation condition and steady control of the flange connection.

AESFLON D3.5 FAWN

PTFE Gasketsheet with Silicate Reinforcement
D3.5 Fawn has a high continuity of density distribution over the entire gasket area.
100% virginales PTFE Microstructured PTFE with Silica filler

Typical Applications
• Components
Pressure Vacuum to 55 bar Vacuum to 800 psi
• Piping System
• Steel flanges Temp. min. -180°C -290°F

• Highly aggressive media in the full pH range, Temp. max. +230°C (260°C*) +445°F (500°F*)

except for molten alkali metals and fluorine gas. Chem. Resist. *** pH 0 - 14
TA Luft approval VDI 2440 * Short term. *** Except molten or dissolved alkaline metals, elementary or
dissolved fluorine under high pressure, non-ageing.
FDA Conformity The provided Pressure and Temperature data is based on optimal
installation condition and steady control of the flange connection.

AESFLON D3.6 White

100 % virgin PTFE, modified and filled with Barium sulfate.
Suitable for Chemical and Petrochemical industry
Characteristics
• Protected against cold flow
• Excellent recovery
• Excellent chemical resistance in caustic applications Pressure Vacuum to 55 bar Vacuum to 800 psi
• Reduced leakage rates compared to other filled PTFE gaskets
Temp. min. -180°C -290°F
under the same gasket stress.
Temp. max. +230°C (260°C*) +445°F (500°F*)
TA Luft approval DIN 2440
Chem. Resist. *** pH 0 - 14
FDA Conformity
* Short term. *** Except molten or dissolved alkaline metals, elementary or
dissolved fluorine under high pressure, non-ageing.
The provided Pressure and Temperature data is based on optimal
installation condition and steady control of the flange connection.
AESBIAX D10
Formstable biaxially expanded ePTFE sheets or die cutted gaskets.
Characteristics
• Excellent adaption
• High blow-out resistance
• No cold flow
• Chemically inert Pressure Vacuum to 200 bar Vacuum to 2900 psi
TÜV approval according to MUC-KSP-A066 Temp. min. -210°C -345°F
TA Luft: 1.5 x 10 (-8) mbar l/(ms) @ 250°C test pressure Temp. max. ** +270°C (315°C*) +520°F (600°F*)
BAM approval for gazeous oxygen 60°C/140°F and EU&
FDA Chem. Resist. *** pH 0 - 14
40 bar / 580psi and liquid oxygen COMPLIANT
* Short term. ** After first heat cycle retighten the bolts. *** Except molten or dissolved
alkaline metals, elementary or dissolved fluorine under high pressure, non-ageing.
The provided Pressure and Temperature data is based on optimal
installation condition and steady control of the flange connection.

PTFE Gaskets 19
 AQUASTAR
New improved cut in place AQUASTAR PTFE Lantern Ring made of 100%
virginal PTFE with FDA conforming filler.
Characteristics:
• Economical storage: independent from shaft diameter, delivered in 1.2m lengths
• Does not corrode or wear shafts, no tilting effect during assembly and in use
• Replacement for machined metal lantern water rings
• Universal use through excellent chemical and thermal resistance
• Easy to remove with packing extractor
Form of delivery:
1180mm / 3,87ft per roll. Special sizes and length available on request
Dimensions:
t ºC -100 ... +250 -148 ... +482 t ºF
The height of the lantern ring depends on the stuffing box cross-section pH 0 - 14 0 - 14 pH
(see chart below).

Stuffingbox mm 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 25
section inch 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1
7,6 x 9,0 x 9,4 x 10,5 x 11,1 x 12,1 x 12,6 x 13,5 x 14,2 x 15,2 x 17 x 18,1 x 19 x 20,8 x 23,5 x
FDA
mm
Height x 11,4 13,2 13,2 14,3 15,6 17 17 19,2 19,2 20,6 22,1 22,1 23,8 25,2 28,2
FDA
width 0,30 x 0,35 x 0,37 x 0,41 x 0,44 x 0,48 x 0,50 x 0,53 x 0,56 x 0,60 x 0,67 x 0,71 x 0,75 x 0,81 x 0,93 x
inch Compliant
0,45 0,52 0,52 0,56 0,61 0,67 0,67 0,75 0,75 0,81 0,87 0,87 0,94 1,00 1,11

Maintenance Tools
Special auxiliary equipment tailor-made for daily use. Proven quality tools support
the quick and reliable installation of all kinds of stuffing box packing.
Packing Cutter Special tool for precise Stuffing Box Packing Cutting
Description:
Compact and wear resistant tool made of aluminium. Versions available:

Article W5/PS-BU - 75° Butt cut for pump packing Article W5/PS-SK - 45º skive cut for valve packing

Advantages: Technical Data:

• Packing cut without necessary length calculation • Shaft diameters: up to 110mm (4.330”)
(an adder-factor x - is already included) • Using extension (accessory: W5/PS-V) up to 250mm
• Time saving (10.000”) diameter
• Repeatable results • Scale: in inches and mm
• No waste • Packing sizes: from 3mm (0.125”) to 30mm (1.125”)
• Suitable also for AESSTAR packing • Spare parts available

Portable packing cutter

This Manual Packing Cutter allows cutting braided packing in a safe, quick and easy way,
providing precision skive and butt cuts for the high quality packing installations. PROCUT will cut
all kind of common packing styles, with the exception of Aramid and Inconel reinforced packing.
The spring loaded adjustable guide locks into 90, 75 and 45 degree positions for fast and
precise cuts every time.

20 AQUASTAR / Maintenance Tools

Maintenance Tools

Packing Extractor
Construction:
These Packing Extractors have a flexible non-torsion shaft with a tightly bound
screw tap nose which is either a sharp screw head or a helical screw head.

Sharp Screw Head W2S

Advantages:
Excellent for spot drilling and extracting of old and hardened packings as well as
blocked and difficult locations. Special versions in other lengths are available.

Versions
Type W2S04 - 4mm (1/6”) sharp screw head with 100mm (4”) flexible non-torsion shaft
Helical Screw Head W2W
Type W2W06 - 5.5mm (3/16”) helical screw head with 100mm (4”) flexible non-torsion shaft
Type W2S06 - 6mm (1/4”) sharp screw head with 160mm (6 3/8”) flexible non-torsion shaft
Type W2W08 - 8mm (5/16”) helical screw head with 160mm (6 3/8”) flexible non-torsion shaft
Type W2S08 - 8mm (5/16”) sharp screw head with 200mm (8”) flexible non-torsion shaft
Type W2W10 - 10mm (3/8”) helical screw head with 200mm (8”) flexible non-torsion shaft
Type W2S10 - 10mm (3/8”) sharp screw head with 260mm (10 3/8”) flexible non-torsion shaft
Type W2W12 - 12mm (1/2”) helical screw head with 260mm (10 3/8”) flexible non-torsion shaft

Safe and easy remove of packing rings with the Lever Tool
available for type W2S08. W2W10, W2S10, W2W12.
To order enter code example: W2S08 SPZ for special packing
extractor and for the lever enter code example: W2S08 LEV

Packing Selection Database

A new developed database with almost 500 products included, helps to select and specify
stuffing box packing for specific applications in pumps and valves. The recommendations
are sorted alphabetically by product name. They offer product characteristics
and recommendations, as well as possible solutions.

The software can calcluate packing length, packing weight,

ring-cut length and cross-sections for pumps, agitators and valves.
In addition our technical department can provide
support (and highly recommended in critical
applications)
Software Features:
• Guidance on style of packing suitable to seal
a specific chemical
• Definition of correct size cross-section of packing
• Definition on amount of packing rings needed
• Check of surface shaft speed
• Calculates the cut length of packing rings
• Equipment site survey
• Asset health
• Meter/Foot per weight yield of
different packing styles

Maintenance Tools 21
 Mechanical Packing Installation
The successful installation of mechanical packing is a combination of common sense with easy to follow recommendations.
1) Remove all the old packing from the stuffing box.
2) Clean the stuffingbox thoroughly removing all debris and inspect for damage on the sealing surfaces.
3) Check the flush is working and has clean water.
4) Inspect the application and report any concerns to a higher authority (even at a later time) so that it can be logged.
5) Cut the selected packing using a sharp knife with one movement (don’t saw through the packing). Use a proper packing
cutting device.
6) Insert cut ends of a butt cut ring first then press the rest of the ring against the cut in the stuffingbox.

Calculation of Cutting Length Recommended Packing Cut Angle

For best results use an AESSEAL packing cutter! Skive cut 45° Butt cut approx.75°
(Valve and reciprocating (rotary shafts)
pumps)
Calculation of cut length s
L= (d+s) • • x [mm]
s= (D-d)/2
x= Adding factor = d
1.02 to 1.08
D
Adding factor x in % of middle line circumference
Shaft diameter Add
up to 50 mm / 2" 6-8%
Cut length
51 to 100 mm / 2" bis 4" 4-6%
101 to 200 mm / 4" bis 8" 3-5%
Butt cut with an cutting angle of approx 75° brings
the ends in ringform in a parallel orientation
201 mm / 8" plus 2-4%

Types of Cut
Pumps and Mixers (Rotary): A butt cut is recommended, if a skive
cut is chosen the ring should be pre-compressed in a die form.
Butt Cut Rings: Cut at approx 75 degrees. Add extra length
in % to circumferential middle line according the chart.
Valves (Static): A skive cut is recommended, exception fraying
packing styles which are preferably cut butt.
Skive Cut Rings: Cut at 45 degrees on circumferential middle line and add 2%.
6) Tamp down each ring of packing with a suitable tool; do not attempt to tamp down all the rings at once with the
gland, as it is not possible. If a ring is a tight cross-sectional fit, do not tap it with a hammer to reduce
its cross-section as this can damage the fibres. Instead, gently roll it with a round item.
A
7) Position: Distribute the packing joints symmetrically to eliminate any leak path. Tighten the gland
with the nuts equally.
8) Installation of Valve Packing: Pre-compress the packing for pressures up to 50 bar (725 psi) with
about 2 times (gaseous liquids up to 5 times) the pressure and a minimum of 5 N/mm2/725 psi
B
(gaseous 10 N/mm2/1.450 psi) above 50 bar (725 psi) with 1.5 times (gaseous products up to 2 times)
the pressure.
Installation of Pump Packing: The applied gland force should ensure that the rings are seated
properly to the stuffingbox bottom and compressed enough to form a seal. (Step A) Then loosen the nuts C
to relax the gland compression (Step B) and adjust the nuts only finger tight (Step C), checking where
possible so that you can rotate the shaft by hand.
Turn on the flush (if used). Start up the equipment. Leave pump operating for 20 minutes before
making any adjustments. Tighten as required by one flat of the nuts at 10 minute intervals until
acceptable leakage is achieved (Step D). D
Never - Over tighten the gland nuts. If the gland is too tight, the fluid film between shaft and packing
can be destroyed and packing life reduced.
Never - Back-off (slacken) the gland nuts under pressure!
Backing-off the gland nuts can allow hydraulic force from the product to push back the packing. Force from the gland follower
cannot overcome the hydraulic force, and the integrity at the base of the stuffing box will be destroyed. The position of the lantern
ring may also be affected and this may cut off the flush water flow.

22 Mechanical Packing Installation

Stuffing Box Design
To avoid extrusion, the gap between shaft and housing,
or between shaft and packing gland, should not exceed 2%
of the packing size for higher pressure valve applications and
5% of packing size for lower pressure pump applications.
Standard Construction d = Pump shaft / Valve stem size D = Stuffing box bore T = Stuffing

box depth Sp = Gap width Rz = Surface roughness Shaft 1 to 5 µm Housing 6-16 µm

Dimensions (mm / inch) 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
Density AESSEAL Packing Style 3.2 4 5 6 6.35 7 8 9.5 10 11 12 12.7 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 25
1.00 333, 351, 375 98 63 40.0 27.8 24.8 20.4 15.6 11.1 10.0 8.3 6.9 6.2 5.10 4.44 3.91 3.09 2.77 2.50 2.07 1.60
1.10 366TP 89 57 36.4 25.3 22.5 18.6 14.2 10.1 9.1 7.5 6.3 5.6 4.64 4.04 3.55 2.81 2.52 2.27 1.88 1.45
1.15 310, 325, 340, 350 85 54 34.8 24.2 21.6 17.7 13.6 9.6 8.7 7.2 6.0 5.4 4.44 3.86 3.40 2.68 2.41 2.17 1.80 1.39
1.20 245, 250TP, 355 81 52 33.3 23.1 20.7 17.0 13.0 9.2 8.3 6.9 5.8 5.2 4.25 3.70 3.26 2.57 2.31 2.08 1.72 1.33
1.25 210, 870 78 50 32.0 22.2 19.8 16.3 12.5 8.9 8.0 6.6 5.6 5.0 4.08 3.56 3.13 2.47 2.22 2.00 1.65 1.28
1.30 550, 560C 75 48 30.8 21.4 19.1 15.7 12.0 8.5 7.7 6.4 5.3 4.8 3.92 3.42 3.00 2.37 2.13 1.92 1.59 1.23
1.35 290, 337, 343, 760 72 46 29.6 20.6 18.4 15.1 11.6 8.2 7.4 6.1 5.1 4.6 3.78 3.29 2.89 2.29 2.05 1.85 1.53 1.19
1.40 285TP 70 45 28.6 19.8 17.7 14.6 11.2 7.9 7.1 5.9 4.96 4.43 3.64 3.17 2.79 2.20 1.98 1.79 1.48 1.14
1.45 270, 274, 330, 380TP 67 43 27.6 19.2 17.1 14.1 10.8 7.6 6.9 5.7 4.79 4.28 3.52 3.07 2.69 2.13 1.91 1.72 1.42 1.10
1.50 260, 266TP, 275TP, 785, 787, 795TP, 799 65 42 26.7 18.5 16.5 13.6 10.4 7.4 6.7 5.5 4.63 4.13 3.40 2.96 2.60 2.06 1.85 1.67 1.38 1.07
1.55 728, 789 63 40 25.8 17.9 16.0 13.2 10.1 7.1 6.5 5.3 4.48 4.00 3.29 2.87 2.52 1.99 1.79 1.61 1.33 1.03
1.60 770TP 61 39 25.0 17.4 15.5 12.8 9.8 6.9 6.3 5.2 4.34 3.88 3.19 2.78 2.44 1.93 1.73 1.56 1.29 1.00
1.65 730, 790 59 38 24.2 16.8 15.0 12.4 9.5 6.7 6.1 5.0 4.21 3.76 3.09 2.69 2.37 1.87 1.68 1.52 1.25 0.97
1.70 720 57 37 23.5 16.3 14.6 12.0 9.2 6.5 5.9 4.9 4.08 3.65 3.00 2.61 2.30 1.82 1.63 1.47 1.22 0.94
1.80 735OX, 745TP 54 35 22.2 15.4 13.8 11.3 8.7 6.2 5.6 4.6 3.86 3.44 2.83 2.47 2.17 1.71 1.54 1.39 1.15 0.89
1.90 725SI 51 33 21.1 14.6 13.1 10.7 8.2 5.8 5.3 4.3 3.65 3.26 2.69 2.34 2.06 1.62 1.46 1.32 1.09 0.84
Table shows length in metre per 1 kg ( Displayed length may vary)

Optimized packing cross section is undersized:

Packing requirements on shaft sleeve surface hardness
1 to 5 % of the packing’s cross section

4
ps
s

m 3.5
ve

Pu
l
Va

3
Shaft Diameter d [inch]
Shaft Diameter d [mm]

2.5

1.5

0.5

(mm)
3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 (inch)

Packing cross section in relation to Shaft Diameter and application

Heat Conductivity Pump packing Optimized number of rings

Rotating Speed:
for pumps and for valve:
4000 95%

A P A P
M
PM

333, 335, 366TP

M

3500 A P
RP

RP
0R

85%
40 3500 550
Relation of Heat conductivity of

785, 788, 789

00

RP 000
surface speed vg [m/s]

500

surface speed vg [fpm]

36

3000
3

330, 787, 795TP, 799

Working pressure (bar)
different Pump packing

Working pressure (psi)

2240
M

2500 75% 380TP

30 420
00

1400
20

790
R PM 2000
00 65% 266TP, 270, 728, 745TP
880
15 1500 20 280
200, 210, 325
PM 1000 560
8 00 R 55% 250TP, 299, 560C
10 140
500 550, 285TP, 290, 720 350
45%
(mm)
0
1 2 3 4 5 (inch)
35% Number of rings in Stuffingbox
Shaft diameter d

Chemical Resistance of Packing expressed in pH value 0-14

335,337,340,343,350,355,366TP,375,720,730,735,745TP,760,770TP,785,787,789,790,795TP,799

266TP,285TP,290,728

200,210,250TP,260,270,274,275TP,310,325,330,333,380TP

550,560C,870

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Acidic Neutral Caustic

Mechanical Packing Installation 23

Technical Parameters and Product Compatibility

Valve Packing Pump Packing Pump Packing trapezoidal Special Packing

785 /
310 / 350 / 730 / 200 / 870 / 274 / 720 /
Type 337 340 343 270 290 325 330 333 351 728 787 / 789 790 250 TP 266 TP 285 TP 366 TP 380 TP 745 TP 795 TP 260 277 760
375 355 735 OX 210 550 275 TP 725 SI
799
eGraphite/ eGraphite eGraphite/ Ramie / PTFE /
eGraphite ePTFE / Carbon / Carbon / Graphite / M-Aramid ePTFE / ePTFE /
Carbon / Inconel / Inconel eGraphite P-Aramid / Novoloid Carbon / eGraphite / M-Aramid / ePTFE / PTFE / PTFE P-Aramid / M-Aramid / eGraphite / Carbon / ePTFE ePTFE / PTFE / ePTFE /
Materials of Construction / Inconel PTFE/PTFE Graphite / PTFE / PTFE / ePTFE / ePTFE / Graphite / Graphite / PTFE
Graphite Matrix/ Matrix HT Inconel PTFE PTFE PTFE Carbon ePTFE Graphite Graphite Synth / PTFE PTFE Carbon PTFE heat Graphite P-Aramid Graphite
Matrix P-Aramid Graphite eGraphite Graphite Graphite P-Aramid P-Aramid
PTFE Impregnat Strand PTFE conductive
Para. /
Run In Lubricant - - - - - - SIL/PPS Silicon PPS4 Paraffin PPS4 - - Silicon Silicon Silicon Paraffin Paraffin Paraffin Silicon Silicon - Paraffin Silicon Silicon Silicon Silicon Paraffin -
Silicon
1,15 / 1,15 / 1,65 / 1,25 / 1,40 / 1,70 /
Density [g/cm3] 1,35 1,15 1,35 1,25 1,45 1,35 1,15 1,45 1,00 1,00 1,55 1,50 1,50 1,65 1,20 1,50 1,40 1,10 1,45 1,80 1,50 1,50 1,35 1,35
1,0 1,20 1,80 1,30 1,50 1,90
Pressure Rotating [bar] - - - - 20 - 25 20 20 25 30 25 25 15 25 20 25 15 25 25 25 25 30 20 25 25 25 - 15 40
Pressure Static [bar] 300 300 500 500 300 500 100 100 100 100 100 100 300 100 150 150 100 100 100 150 100 300 100 100 100 250 250 1500 100 500
Pressure Reciprocating [bar] - - - - - 250 100 100 60 100 100 100 65 100 250 250 250 100 100 150 100 65 100 100 250 500 500 500 100 800
Speed Rotating [m/s] 15 / 20 - - - 20 2 20 20 15 20 25 20 30 10 25 / 20 16 20 12 20 20 20 30 25 16 25 20 20 - 10 8
Speed Reciprocating [m/s] - - - - - 1,5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1,5 2 2 2 1,5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 1,5 3
pH 1-14 0-14 0-14 0-14 0-14 2-12 2-12 1-13 2-12 2-12 2-12 0-14 1-13 0-14 0-14 0-14 4-11 2-12 1-13 1-13 0-14 2-12 1-14 0-14 2-12 2-12 2-12 0-14 0-14
-50 / -50 /
T min [°C] -40 -200 -200 -200 -200 -200 -50 -100 -50 -50 -50 -50 -200 -50 -100 -100 -50 -50 -50 -100 -100 -200 -50 -100 -100 -100 -100 -200
-100 -100
+550* / +280 /
T max [°C] +280 +650* +650* +550** +280 +280 +280 +280 +300 +280 +550** +280 +280 +280 +280 +140 +250 +280 +280 +550** +300 +280 +280 +280 +280 +280 +280 +280
+650* +250
Product Compatibility
Water ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Sewage O O O O O ● ● ● ● ● ● O ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● O O ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Hot Water ● ● ● ● ● ● O O O ● ● ● ● O ● ● ● O O O ● ● O ● O O ● O O
Steam [<280°C] ● ● ● ● ● O O O O ● O O O ● O O O ● O O
Steam [<550°C] O/● ● ● ●**/ ● O O O O
Abrassive Products ● ● O ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● O ● O O
-/
Food, Pharmaceutical FDA EU&
FDA
● FDA EU&
FDA
● FDA EU&
FDA

FDA EU&
COMPLIANT COMPLIANT COMPLIANT

FDA
COMPLIANT

-/ -/
Oxygen BAM ● BAM ● BAM ● BAM ● BAM ● BAM
● BAM ● BAM
Diluted Acids ● ● ● ● O O ● O O O ● ● ● ● ● O O ● ● ● ● ● O O O ● ●
Concentrated Acids O O O O O ● O O O ● ● ● O O O ● ● O ● ●
Diluted Alkaline, Salt Solutions ● ● ● ● O O ● O ● O ● ● ● ● ● O O ● ● ● ● ● ● O O ● ●
Concentrated Alkaline O O O O O ● O O O O O ● ● ● O O O ● ● ● ●
Heat Transfer Oil O O O O O O O O O O O O O O ● ● ● O O O O O ● ● O O ● ●
Lubricants, Grease O O O O O ● O O ● O O O O O ● ● ● O O O O O O ● ● O O O ● ●
Solvent, Hydrocarbons API O O O ● API O ● O O O ● O O O O O O ● O O O ● ●
Adhesive, Bitumen O ● ● O ● O O O O O ● O O ● O O ● O/● O O O
Paint (Silicon oil free) O O O O O ●/● -/● ● O O O O O O/O ● O O O ●/- O

Not all max. values can be used at the same time. ● = recommended O = resistant (*) in steam (**) in steam in combination with bullrings made of Style 310, 340, 343 or 375
● BAM approval for oxygen ● API = API 622 and API 589 certification ● FDA = FDA conformity and food approval EN 1935/2004, 10/2011
EU&
FDA
COMPLIANT
4
synthetic, siliconfree ‘run-in’-lubricant

Technical Parameters and Product Compatibility 25

Optimizing the Packing Environment FLOWTRUE ®

The AESSEAL® FLOWTRUE™ is a fully patented flow control device. The product range is specifically designed to allow the
FLOWTRUE™ to be used with packed glands and single / double mechanical seals. The device reduces the amount of water
necessary to lubricate and cool the seal. This reliable seal cooling protects valuable equipment.

MODEL FT-XX MODEL FTP-XX-YYY Flow Ranges (XX):

l/min gpm
0.5 – 1.5 0.1 – 0.4
0.5 – 3.0 0.2 – 0.8
1.0 – 8.0 0.25 – 2.0
2.0 – 15 1.0 – 4.0
All FLOWTRUE™ models
Pressure Options (YYY):*
are available as screw
bar psi connection versions
0 – 10 0 – 145 (SC-shown above) as
well as the push-on
For use with packed glands For use with packed glands 0 – 25 0 – 360
connection versions
and single seals and mechanical seals * Model FTP-XX-YYY only

For pump packing it is essential that a small and controlled leakage occurs on a permanent basis. This lubricates the packing and
as a second effect removes frictional heat, which occurs between the packing and the rotating shaft. Modern heat conductive
packing can run much drier than old fashioned packing material.
Nevertheless, these new generation styles still need some leakage which may head towards the pump bearing and once
entering the bearing chamber may significantly reduce the equipment operational time. Leakage is necessary for packing, it is not
necessary to accept reduced bearing life. AESSEAL® offers world leading bearing protection technology allowing packing to be
used more successfully than in the past.

LabTecta®66 Bearing Protector

Operating Envelope
The LabTecta®66 is a non-contacting, while rotating, bearing seal
that is designed for use in oil splash, dry running and grease
applicationson pieces of horizontal equipment.

• Non-contacting seal
• Ingress protection to IP66To experience the exceptional, please contact your
• Easy to refurbish local representative. Discover full details on our website:
• Safe - Non-sparking www.aesseal.com The LabTecta®66 is
independently certified to
• Low cost IP66, which is the Ingress

• No shaft wear Protection requirement for

IEEE Std 841-2009.

For further information and safe operating limits contact our technical specialists at the locations below.
Use double mechanical
seals with hazardous
products.
Always take safety
precautions: WARNING
• Guard your equipment
• Wear protective clothing

UK Sales & Technical advice: USA Sales & Technical advice:

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AESSEAL plc is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, 355 Dunavant Drive
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that they need never consider alternative sources of supply.’
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or reliance on any information contained in this document - AESSEAL plc standard conditions of sale apply. All sizes are subject to manufacturing tolerances. We reserve the right to modify
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