Braided Packings

$75.00 / lb.

Excellent versatile packing for pumps, valves, mixer, agitators or other equipments. Great on abrasive applications. Suitable for use in any rotary, reciprocating or static gland, against all chemicals except very strong oxidizers.

$70.00 / lb.

Braided from pure expanded graphite. It is resilient, self-lubricating, chemically inert and thermally conductive. 696 compression packing can be used in both pumps and valves in a wide range of service conditions.

A high temperature packing good for most applications. Great for high temp or chemical applications (nonoxidzing) that can not leak. When you have to have the leak rate near that of a Mechanical Seal this is the packing to use.

$132.82 / LB

Braided from a combination of expanded flexible graphite 696) and high strength carbon fibers (698). Carbon fibers are braided into the corners to provide anti-extrusion and better abrasion resistance in tough applicaitons. This compression packing can give virtually leak free performance. 696CC was independently fire tested to API 589 at API 607 temperatures and pressures.

$62.42 / lb.

Other Packing Styles:

Dense (620) soft (620S) and FDA (620FDA) styles are available. Ideal for Chemical and food applications.

PTFE braided packing with PTFE dispersion. A dense firm packing used in valve and slow speed pump applications. Excellent chemical resistance.

$91.38 / lb.

Graphite filled PTFE fiber braided packing that improves thermal conductivity and will not harden. 100% GFO®.

Other Packing Styles:

Our most common Valve Stem Packing. High temp carbon yarn with inconel wire braided over a resilient core.

Other Compression Packing Styles

Carbon yarn braided packing heavily impregnated with PTFE dispersion. For severe services in pumps or valves handling chemicals, solvents and acids. An ideal packing for paper mill applications.

Carbon yarn braided packing impregnated with graphite dispersion. For severe services in pump and valve applications, including super-heated steam, acids, alkalis, etc.  Chemically compatible, Naturally Lubricious, Pitch Based Carbon, Interlock Braid

$62.42 / lb.

PTFE braided packing with PTFE dispersion. A dense firm packing used in valve and slow speed pump applications. Excellent chemical resistance.

Food Grade FDA PTFE filament braided packing, food grade, interlock braided with break-in lube.

Food Grade FDA PTFE filament braided packing, food grade, interlock braided with break-in lube.

Use with glass, FRP or metal flanges and applications where a highly compressible, chemically resistant gasket is required.

Graphite filament compression packing impregnated with a graphite dispersion. For severe service applications where leakage must be held to a minimum. Excellent chemical resistance.

Unique braided packing combining PTFE graphite with aramid corners. Aramid corners prevent rolls and extrusion. Excellenct service packing in servere pump applications. Widely used in paper mills.

Aramid fiber braided packing with an inert lubricant. Extremely durable, highly abrasive resistant packing. Ideal for slurry service.

Spun aramid fiber braided packing impregnated with PTFE dispersion and break-in lubricant. Idel for valves and pumps in abrasive service.

Premier marine service compression packing made with flax fibers and lubricated with PTFE dispersion. It has low friction and high tensile strength. Excellent for water service and paper mill applications.

Flax fiber braided packing lubricated with tallow and wax. Used for brine, cold water and oil service. Ideal for marine applications.

$XX.XX / lb.

Flax fiber braided packing, treated with a petroleum-based lubricant and surface graphited.

Braided from a combination of expanded flexible graphite and inconel wire. 699 retains dimensional stability in high temperature, high pressure environments, and can meet most VOC emission control regulations. 699 packing was independantly fire tested to API 589 at API 607 temperatures and pressures.

$35.36 / lb.

Special syntex fiber, with each strand impregnated with PTFE dispersion both prior to and after braiding. This compression packing also has a break-in lubricant. An asbestos replacement braided packing for general service applications. Good chemical resistance.

Unique braided packing combining 612 and 630 fibers. Aramid corners prevent roll and extrusion. Well suited for abrasive applications and end rings with other packings.

Special Kynol™ fibers treated with PTFE and break-in lubricant. This is a non-contaminating packing for use in paper mills in almost all pump and valve applications.

Syntex fiber compression packing thoroughly impregnated with a high temperature lubricant. Finished packing is surface graphited. An asbestos replacement packing for general service use on pumps and valves.

Texturized fiberglass fiber packing. It is braided dry with no lubricant. Packing will not swell, shrink and is completely incombustible. Used for sealing over doors. Excellent chemical resistance.

Syntex fiber braided packing treated with a high temperature lubricant and graphited. Soft and pliable for general service on pumps and valves.

Special meta-aramid fiber with PTFE and break-in lubricant. Very conformable and abrasive resistant. Highly resistant to degradation and chemical attack. For use in agitators, stock pumps, mixers, etc..

Extruded round valve stem packing made of 100% expanded virgin PTFE. FDA suitable (FDA 21 CRR 177.1550)

Chemcord 100% expanded virgin PTFE joint sealant. Maximum performance gasket material. FDA approved.

Packing is excellent in a wide range of applications. The factors to consider are is leakage acceptable, and what cost target are you trying to stay under in the short term and long term. Mechanical seals are generally more expensive initially. However the longer you keep your pump in service, the more cost effective a mechanical seal can be. Most packings must leak an average of 6 drops per minute (with the exception of flexible graphite), to lubricate the shaft. American Seal & Packing stocks both packing and mechanical seals, and can help you decide what is best in your application.