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Packing for industrial applications

GORE® GFO® Packing Fiber

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A simple switch to high-performance, long-life GORE® GFO® Packing Fiber can help plant and mill pumps to operate more efficiently, and enable significant savings in power, water and maintenance costs.

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Sealants overview brochure

Sealants

For more than 50 years, the Sealant Technologies Group of W. L. Gore & Associates has focused on the factors that enable more reliable sealing of piping systems, vessels, pumps and valves. Our singular focus has resulted in the development of innovative and top-performing gaskets and packings. We’ve also established a comprehensive technical services program, specially designed to help customers determine the best solutions for their toughest sealing applications.

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How To Avoid Compression Packing Failure

Packing for industrial applications

Waiting to replace packing in centrifugal pump service can lead to downtime and safety issues.

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How To Avoid Compression Packing Failure

Packing for industrial applications

Development of a straightforward test procedure for compression packings used in rotary applications.

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Article: How to Avoid Compression Packing Failure?

Packing for industrial applications

Compression packing has been around since the beginning of the industrial revolution and is still used extensively in types of equipment in which a stuffing box seal is required to prevent loss of process fluids to the environment. While advanced sealing solutions for rotary applications, such as mechanical seals, emerged over time, compression remains an important industrial tool. 


Technical article published in CPF June-July 2016

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Article: Back to Basics: Compression Packing

Packing for industrial applications

Understanding basic compression packing installation steps is key to getting the job done right, and will ensure outstanding packing performance.

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Gore Seal of Assurance Program

Packing for industrial applications

Many PTFE/graphite packings are available in the market. While they may all look the same, it is worth noting that there are huge inconsistencies in the actual product quality and performance of many of the packing solutions offered.

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Cetim Test Procedure for Seal Packing

Packing for industrial applications

Cetim disposes of test benches to perform the tests detailed in the document Pr EN 16752 "Centrifugal pumps — Test procedure for seal packing": an ESA – FSA type test bench, specifically for packings and a high performance test bench.

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Packing for industrial applications

We're a creative technology company employing more than 10,000 associates, in more than 30 countries around the world. Working in a distinctive company culture that encourages innovation, commitment and communication, Gore engineers have created thousands of patented and proprietary inventions. Each product is designed to be the best-performing, highest-quality product solution in its class.

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One simple change saves power and water! Watch the webinar recording and learn how!

Packing for industrial applications

A free 20-minute on-demand webinar presents an easy-to-implement, proven solution that can save water and energy costs, improve mill operations and contribute to better environmental practices.   

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