Expanded PTFE Archives

Expanded PTFE

The Common Main Features of PTFE Packings are:

High Flexibility

Conforming well to stuffing box conditions.

Less Friction

Less wear and less heat generation.

Better Heat Transmission

Cooler operation.

Lower Shrinkage

Improved sealability during operation.

Less Relaxation

Less need for maintenance and/or repair.

Developing A Special Camprofile Gasket For a Pressure Vessel

Style 2007 in Chemical Slurry

A chemical processing facility was having issues maintaining adequate sealing on a slurry pump with their existing packing, requiring retightening every few hours.

Thermic Fluid Case History

Dual Packing Combination Kit in Sugar Industry

2774 and Sealpak® 46

2235 in Steam Application Case History

A chemical processing facility was experiencing steam leakage on a sulphonator vessel after only a couple of weeks of run-time leading to reduced efficiency in the process and longer required run times.

Teadit 24SH in Chemical Processing

A chemical processing facility was experiencing leaks on FRP flange connections due to damage to the flanges caused by the use of gaskets that were not suitable for the requirements of low strength flanges, like FRP.

Teadit Camprofile Gasket in Chemical Processing

A PTFE manufacturing facility was experiencing leaks on an FEP Extruder that was originally designed to utilize a metal reinforced compressed asbestos gasket.

ETP Copper Process Case History

A metal manufacturer was looking for a replacement for asbestos compression packing.

CMS Plant Case History

A chemical plant was having issues with skived virgin PTFE gaskets failing in a heat exchanger application.

2774 Harsh Chemicals Case History

A customer was using a PTFE packing from another manufacture in an auger conveyor system.