SLUDGE-PAK® Hydraulic Packing
STYLE-SLUDGE-PAK
- Style/Model: SLUDGE-PAK
- Brand: SLUDGE-PAK®
- Primary Dimensional Unit of Measure: Imperial
Garlock’s hydraulic v-ring packing is constructed of custom-made rubber compounds and polymers shaped in our proprietary Chevron® design, to give you the best sealing and longest lasting products. SLUDGE-PAK® packing sets is a unique combination of Style 432 chevron packing, 8921-K braided packing and 9220 U-Seals. Ideal for use with vertical sludge pumps, this set minimizes friction and keeps abrasives out to reduce the risk of plunger scoring common with sets consisting of only braided packing. Available in over 1,000 sizes, this packing is commonly used in Carter, ITT Marlow, Komline Sanderson and Passavant vertical sludge pumps. Please contact Garlock for our full range of available sizes.
- Overview
Features and Benefits:
- Center v-rings hold rod lubrication to extend the life of the packing
- Long lasting sealing performance in tough applications, providing more uptime
- A great option for abrasive applications creating long-lasting performance
- Lasts longer than conventional braided packing so there are fewer repacks and less downtime
- Keeps abrasives out which reduces the risk of scoring plungers
Typical Applications:
- Extremely abrasive media, wastewater and oil applications
- Pressures from 500-2,500psi
- Speeds up to 100FPM
- Vertical sludge pumps and other abrasive applications requiring low friction
Media Use:
- Water
- Hydraulic Oil
- Water Gylcol
- Water in Oil
- Hydrocarbons
- Aliphatic Solutions
- Air
Industries Served:
- Chemical Processing
- Mining
- Nuclear
- Oil and Gas
- Power Generation
- Primary Metals
- Pulp and Paper
- Water and Wastewater