pro-grade packing

Selecting The Proper Packing

To determine which style of packing to use, certain basic questions should be answered.

1. Chemical Condition (pH of fluid)
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
4. Shaft Speed or Velocity
5. Dimensions of Stuffing Box

This application chart will help in narrowing down the style of packing material that will work best in your application.
Choose the style of packing for your application, click on the link and check the temperature, pressure and pH specifications.

	Applications	Packing Style
	Abrasives/Slurries	300, 5000C/5000-OCC, 8000T-K
	Acids	4000G, 8000T
	Agitators/Mixers/Stock Pumps	320
	Alkalis	4000G, 8000T
	Anti-Extrusion Rings	895, 5000C/5000-OCC, 8000T-K
	API 589 607 Fire Test	5000I
Chemicals	Extreme Service	344, 344FDA, 5000I
	Glass Lined & Chemical Service	344T
	Tank Covers, Hatches, & Lids for Aggressive Service	359
	Fugitive Emission	5000I-FE
General Service	Pump	3000G, 3000N, 3000T, 4000, 4000G, 8000T,
General Service	Valve	3000G, 3000N, 3000T, 4000, 4000G
High Temp.	Steam	3030INA , 5000I, 8000T
	Gas	3030INA
	Hydrocarbons	3030INA
	Leak-Free Virtually	5000, 5000C/5000OCC, 5000I, 5000I-FE
Marine	Cold Water, Brine	921
	H.D. Hydraulics	921G
	Marine Applications	345, 921
	Non-contaminating Non Staining	3000T-K, 4000
	Nuclear	8000
	Worn Shafts, Equipment	344BIL, 344BIL-SC
	High Speed Shafts	8000, 8000LC
	Solvents	4000G, 8000T
	Temperature Extreme	8000LC

NOTE: The packing styles in the above chart that do not have a direct link to the product are available, please contact FSS for specifications and prices.