VP2 PTFE Graphite Fibre Gland Packing 5/16x8M

Manufactured from 100% Type G1 fibre. Constructed from PTFE tape and graphite inter-locked to create a true synergy between these two premier packing materials. VP2 resists all chemicals across the entire Ph range (except Oleum, Aqua, Regia, fuming Nitric Acid and Fluorine), is self lubricating and does not shrink, harden nor dry out.

Pressure rating: 120bar.
Rotary speed: 25m/s.
Temperature: -200°C +280°C.
pH range: 0 - 14.
Roll length: 8m.

Never use the product when maximum temperature and pressure are combined.

Gland Packing
We offer an extensive range of square section Gland Packing designed to minimise maintenance costs using the most advance materials. Available in other sizes and materials, please contact your local service centre for more details.

How to determine the correct Gland Packing size
• Measure diameter of shaft.
• Measure inside diameter of gland (or stuffing box).
• Gland ID - Shaft Diameter divide by 2
This figure gives you the cross section of the area to be packed.
• From the table, choose the gland packing with the closest size.
If your figure is in-between, use the next size up.

  mm	inch

3.2	1/8"

5.0	3/16"

6.5	1/4"

8.0	5/16"

9.5	3/8"

10.0	3/8"

11.0	7/16"

12.5	 1/2"

14.5	9/16"

16.0	5/8"

19.0	3/4"

20.0	3/4"

22.0	7/8"

25.0	1"