Sealmax Style 900
Sealmax Style 900 is a braided packing manufactured from low-sulphur expanded graphite yarn, reinforced with a glass fiber carrier and incorporated with a sacrificial corrosion inhibitor. The construction provides structural stability, excellent sealing performance, and protection against shaft and stem corrosion.
Physical & Performance Characteristics
Typical Applications
Benefits
Limitations
Physical & Performance Characteristics
- Low coefficient of friction
- Non-abrasive to shafts and valve stems
- High thermal conductivity for efficient heat dissipation
- Excellent chemical resistance
- High elasticity and conformability
- Low sulphur content, suitable for critical service
Typical Applications
- Valves
- Pumps
- Mixers
- Agitators
Designed for high-pressure and high-temperature service in hostile environments, particularly within hydrocarbon processing. Commonly used in:
- Refineries
- Power generation plants
- Pulp and paper mills
- Petrochemical and chemical processing industries
Benefits
- Wide application range reduces inventory requirements
- Economical replacement for asbestos-based packings
- Reduced maintenance and extended service life
- Suitable for severe service conditions
- Low density provides higher packing yield per kilogram, improving cost efficiency
Limitations
Not recommended for highly oxidizing media
Operating Limits | |||
Rotating | Receiprocating | Static | |
Pressure | 25 bar | 100 bar | 220 bar |
Shaft Speed | 18 m/s | ||
Density | 1.0 g/cm³ | ||
Operating Temperature | −240 °C to +450 °C | ||
Temperature with Steam | Upto +650 °C | ||