Gland Packing Datasheets and Specifications Downloads

Gland Packing — Datasheets & Downloads

Datasheet (PDF)	Cut-to-Size / Order (PDF)	Product	Typical material / grade	Typical operating temp. (typ.)	Standard cross-section / common sizes	Typical uses
Acrylic Fiber Packing — Datasheets (PDF)	Acrylic — Cut & Order (PDF)	Acrylic Fiber Packing	Braided acrylic yarn, often lubricated or graphite-impregnated	−40°C to +150°C	Braids: 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 mm; rings & coil lengths	General service pumps & valves, water handling, low-to-medium temp mechanical seals
Asbestos Gland Packing — Datasheets (PDF)	Asbestos — Cut & Order (PDF)	Asbestos Gland Packing (legacy)	Asbestos fiber with lubricant/binder (historical grades)	Varies by grade; historically up to ~500°C	Braids: 3–12 mm; sheet cut rings	Historical high-temperature sealing; subject to local regulation — often replaced by non-asbestos alternatives
PTFE Packing — Datasheets (PDF)	PTFE — Cut & Order (PDF)	PTFE Packing	Braided PTFE yarn (virgin or filled with carbon/graphite/bronze)	−200°C to +260°C	Braids: 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 mm; flexible rings & coils	Chemical plants, food & pharma, corrosive media, low friction rotating shafts
Graphite Packing — Datasheets (PDF)	Graphite — Cut & Order (PDF)	Graphite Packing	Braided flexible graphite; optional metallic insert/overbraid	−200°C to +450°C (continuous); higher in inert service	Braids: 3–12 mm; custom rings	High-temp steam, heat exchangers, valves & pumps in refinery/power applications
Carbon Fiber Packing — Datasheets (PDF)	Carbon Fiber — Cut & Order (PDF)	Carbon Fiber Packing	Braided carbon / carbon-graphite yarns, often graphite-lubricated	−200°C to +600°C (material dependent)	Braids: 3–12 mm; cut rings & coils	High-temperature, high-speed shafts, turbine seals, furnace feed pumps
Kevlar (Aramid) Packing — Datasheets (PDF)	Kevlar — Cut & Order (PDF)	Kevlar / Aramid Packing	Braided aramid (Kevlar) yarn with lubricant/graphite impregnation	−50°C to +250°C (short peaks higher)	Braids: 3–12 mm; rings & split rings	High-strength sealing for slurry pumps, abrasive services, where tensile strength is required
Phenolic Packing — Datasheets (PDF)	Phenolic — Cut & Order (PDF)	Phenolic Packing	Phenolic-impregnated synthetic or cellulose fibers	−40°C to +200°C	Braids and preformed rings: 3–12 mm	General industrial service, moderate temp valves & pumps, hydraulic applications
Ramie Fiber Packing — Datasheets (PDF)	Ramie — Cut & Order (PDF)	Ramie Fiber Packing	Natural ramie fiber (often PTFE/graphite impregnated for improved performance)	−40°C to +220°C (depending on impregnation)	Braids: 3–12 mm; cut rings & coils	Valves & pumps in water, chemical dilution service; used where natural fiber is acceptable
Gland Packing Ring — Datasheets (PDF)	Packing Ring — Cut & Order (PDF)	Gland Packing Ring (Die-formed)	Die-formed rings made from PTFE, graphite, aramid, carbon, phenolic or non-asbestos composites	Material dependent — see individual material specs above	Ring cross-sections: 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 mm; ID per shaft/flange	Quick installation for pumps/valves; used as preformed radial seals for shafts and stuffing boxes

About The Author

Liu, Michael

I’ve spent more than 15 years hands-on with industrial materials — not just specifying them, but working directly with sealing systems, technical glass, FRP, engineering plastics like PTFE and PEEK, and high-temperature insulation. What I do is take a real set of operating conditions (extreme heat, aggressive chemicals, high pressure, tight regulations) and figure out what material will actually hold up, at a cost that makes sense. I’ve done this for plants and projects across oil & gas, chemical processing, power, pharma, food processing, and heavy machinery. I also write regularly for this knowledge center — not theory, but practical stuff: how to install things right, how different materials compare, and what went wrong or right in the field. If you’re trying to solve a tough application problem, there’s a good chance I’ve seen something like it before.