*5/16" PTFE IMPREGNATED FLAX PACKING

APG stocks the 14630312-05, a PTFE Impregnated Flax Packing Compression Packing built to a 5/16 inch square cross section. A compression packing is cut into rings and stacked in a stuffing box, then compressed by the gland to seal a rotating or reciprocating shaft. Source specification: 5 LB. Box - Approx. 98 FT.

It resists steam, oxidizing media, and solvents. PTFE Impregnated Flax Packing is valued for excellent dielectric properties and one of the lowest coefficients of friction of any solid.

It sees regular use in chemical processing, pharmaceutical and biotech, and food and beverage.

Reference part number 14630312-05 when ordering; the item is sold individually. Unit weight is approximately 5 lb. Check the compound against your process media, pressure and temperature before committing to a design. APG can cross-reference from an existing part number, a drawing or a physical sample if this size is not an exact match.