Ordered as 11740562-05, this is a TFE Filament Compression Packing with a 9/16 inch square cross section. The compression packing is cut into rings and stacked in a stuffing box, then compressed by the gland to seal a rotating or reciprocating shaft. The catalog record notes: 5 LB. Box - Approx. 23 FT.
TFE Filament is known for non-stick, non-contaminating surface characteristics and a very wide continuous service temperature range. This material stands up to solvents, strong acids and bases, and oxidizing media. It should not be specified for service in molten alkali metals or service requiring elastic recovery.
You will find this material specified across food and beverage, pharmaceutical and biotech, and laboratory equipment.
Reference part number 11740562-05 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.
description *9/16" TREATED PTFE YARN PACKING
uf_description2 5 LB. BOX - APPROX. 23 FT.
ProductCode Description Pump Packing - Commodity