1.
Packing: Stuffing box packing is installed at the factory. Gland bolt nuts should be installed finger tight only.
Packing cannot run dry; it must be lubricated. If the pumped liquid
is clean, cool fluid, it may be used through
a bypass off the discharge to the lantern ring connection to lubricate the packing. If the pumped liquid
or hot, it is not suitable to lubricate the packing. An external source must be uti
lized, unless the bypass is
equipped with proper separator, filter, and/ or cooling system. This must also be piped into the lantern ring
connection (refer to packing recommendations).
2. Mechanical Seals: When mechanical seals are supplied, they are installed and adjusted at the fac
must not run dry or encounter abrasives in the pumped liquid. Connect recircula
tion, flush, and/ or cooling
lines as required, following instructions on the seal drawing supplied. On the
cartridge type seals installed at
the factory, the centering clips are removed. Follow instructions
on the seal drawing supplied. .
1. General Service PackingĀ·- This is an Aramid-PTFE synthetic packing. It is best suited for cold water
and general service applications. It has a PH range of 0 to 12 and a maximum operating temperature of
500 degrees F. This packing is like Crane type 1345 or equal.
2. Chemical and Solvent Packing - This is a PTFE-Synthetic packing. It is used for severe chemical and
solvent applications. It has a PH range of 0 to 14 and a maximum operating tempera ture of 500 degrees
F. This packing is like Crane type C1065 or equal.
3. High Pressure and Temperature Packing - Often called Graphoil, it is used in high pressure and
temperature applications. It has a PH range of 0 to 14 and a maximum operating tempera ture of 750
degrees F.
The following is a list of the standard packing size for all process pump models.
Size Size Length Rings Ring Width
STP
5/16 x 5/16
4.75 5
7/16
MTP
3/8 x 3/8
5.75 5
5/8
LTP
3/8 x 318
7.0 5
5/8
XLTP
7/16 x 7/16
8.0 5 5/8