Gland packing is a sealing material placed around the shaft of pumps and valves to prevent fluid leakage while allowing shaft rotation or reciprocating motion. It is typically braided from materials such as graphite, PTFE, or aramid fibers.
Applications
Widely used in chemical plants, power stations, paper mills, and water treatment facilities for sealing pumps, mixers, agitators, and valves.
Advantages
- Suitable for a wide range of temperature and pressure conditions
- Excellent chemical resistance (depending on material selection)
- Easy to install and maintain
- Cost-effective sealing solution
Materials
