7/16" NON-ASBESTOS GRAPHITE PACKING

11890437-05 is a Square Braided Non-Asbestos Packing Compression Packing measuring a 7/16 inch square cross section. In service, this compression packing seals the shaft while allowing controlled leakage that lubricates and cools the packing set. This item is further identified as 5 LB. Box - Approx. 55 FT.

Square Braided Non-Asbestos Packing is specified here for field-cuttable rings for fast, inexpensive repacking and dependable service life when correctly adjusted. It resists shaft wear, elevated temperature and pressure, and process media. Applications involving over-tightening of the gland or running dry without flush call for a different compound.

Common environments for this compound include valves and agitators, water and process plants, and mixers and rotary equipment.

This item is sold individually under part number 11890437-05. 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.