How to Install Braided Packing
Proper pump packing is essential in order to ensure that the fluids being pumped by large industrial pumps do not leak or spill out of the pump. Braided packing provides an effective and relatively inexpensive method for sealing pumps. All braided packing is designed to meet different temperature, pressure, speed and even pH requirements so it can be used to prevent the spillage of a variety of different fluids. Further, the same basic installation process is used regardless of the specific type of braided packing used. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Remove the old packing material from the inside of the packing chamber. Inspect the chamber to ensure there are no remaining remnants of the packing material or fluids. Complete the installation and cleaning process by checking both the chamber and shaft to ensure there are no signs of damage.
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Wrap the packing material around the shaft. Next, place tape on the wrapped packing material in a location that will result in a ring being formed when cut. After the tape is put in position, use the cutting tool to make 45 degree diagonal cuts through the tape and packing material. The tape will prevent the braided packing material from fraying.
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Repeat the process to create enough rings to fill the packing chamber. The exact number of rings required will depend on the width of the packing material and the size of the packing chamber.
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Mount the rings on the shaft and slide them into the packing chamber. The rings should be tightly compressed in the chamber so that a seal is formed. Complete the packing process by using the wrench to loosen and then retighten the pumps gland nuts to a medium setting.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider the characteristics of the fluid being pumped to ensure the correct braided packing material is selected for the specific pumping job. For example, highly corrosive or caustic fluids will require a different packing material than fluids that are just extremely hot.
As the design of every pump differs, consult the documentation provided with the pump for the exact locations of specific pump components.
