Palmetto Style 5000 Flexible Graphite Compression Packing Seal, Shiny Gray

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Palmetto Style 5000 Flexible Graphite Compression Features

• Compression packing seal protects pumps and valves from fluid leaks in static and dynamic applications

• Flexible graphite yarn resists high temperatures and dissipates frictional heat away from the shaft, enabling high shaft speeds and reducing leakage

• Anti-corrosion additive reduces the chance of pitting

• Maximum pressure limit of 2,500 psi in valves; 125 psi in pumps

• Operating temperatures range from -400 degrees F up to 6,000 degrees F, depending on the environment

About Palmetto Style 5000 Flexible Graphite Compression

This Palmetto style 5000 flexible graphite compression packing seal with an anti-corrosion additive protects pumps and valves from fluid leaks in static and dynamic applications. The braided packing seal is made of pure expanded flexible graphite braided yarn (Flexi-Braid) for high shaft speeds, a low coefficient of friction in both low and high temperatures, and resistance to harsh chemicals and high temperatures. It transfers heat away from the shaft to prevent glazing and scoring, reducing leakage and extending the packing and sleeve life. It is resilient and conforms to surfaces when compressed to improve sealing. Flexible graphite resists breaking down in use; it becomes denser with each gland follower adjustment. An anti-corrosion ingredient is added to the packing to reduce the chance of pitting. The packing is nontoxic in accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) maximum concentration of contaminants list.This packing seal is compatible with media in the pH range of 0-14, except fuming nitric acid, aqua regia, and oleum. It has a maximum pressure limit of 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) in valves and 125 psi in pumps. It operates at temperatures from -400 degrees F up to 1,200 degrees F in steam, 850 degrees F in oxidizing atmospheres, and 6,000 degrees F in non-oxidizing atmospheres. Style 5000 is suitable for use with low-pressure steam valves and pumps, boiler feed pumps, expansion joints, and high-temperature groove packing, among others. Specifications pH range 0-14, except fuming nitric acid, aqua regia, and oleum Pressure limit in pumps 125 psi (8.5 bar) Pressure limit in valves 2,500 psi (172 bar) Temperature range in non-oxidizing atmospheres -400 to 6,000 degrees F (-240 to 3,300 d