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Mechanical Packing
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Standard packing: WCIS Style 2000

Special meta-aramid fibre with PTFE and break-in lubricant. Very conformable and abrasive resistant. High resistant to degradation and chemical attack.

Temperature: to 285°C
pH: 1-13
Speed: 670 MPM
Pressure: to 500 PSI (35 bar)
Construction: Interlock braid

Standard packing: WCIS style 170

Aramid fiber (Kevlar) packing with an inert lubricant.
Extremely durable, highly abrasive resistant packing.

Temperature: to 260°C
pH: 3-11
Speed: 570 MPM
Pressure: to 500 PSI (35 bar)
Construction: Interlock braid

WCIS has an exclusive distributorship arrangement for Australia and New Zealand for Chemstar pump and valve packing materials for a broad range of applications. Chemstar Mechanical Packing Incorporated is CERTIFIED ISO 9002.

STYLE 50
Carbon yarn packing heavily impregnated with PTFE dispersion. For severe services in pumps or valves handling chemicals, solvents and acids. An ideal packing for paper mill applications.
In. 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
ft./lb. 72 43 25 17 12 9 7.5 5.5 4.6 3.2 2.1 1.8
lbs./box 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 2 2 or 5 5 5 5 5 5 or 10 10 10
Temperature: To 600°F (315°C)
pH: 0-14  Speed: 3000 FPM
Pressure: Pumps-To 500 PSI (35 bar)
Construction: Interlock Braid

STYLE 154S
PTFE packing treated with an inert lubricant. A soft and resilient packing for chemical pump and valve applications.
In. 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
ft./lb. 72 31 19.4 12.5 9 7 5.1 4.1 3.3 2.3 1.7 1.2
lbs./box 1 1 2 2 2 or 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10

Temperature: To 500°F (260°C)
pH: 0-14  Speed: 1500 FPM
Pressure: To 300 PSI (20 bar)
Construction: Interlock Braid

STYLE 160
Graphite filament packing impregnated with a graphite dispersion. For severe service applications where leakage must be held to a minimum. Excellent chemical resistance.
In. 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
ft./lb. 210 68 45 24 17 12.6 11 9.6 7.5 5.3 3.7 2.5
lbs./box 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 2 2 or 5 5 5 5 5 5 or 10 10 10
Temperature: To 850°F (455°C) - Atmosphere
Temperature: To 1200°F (650°C) - Steam
pH: 0-14  Speed: 4000 FPM
Pressure: Pumps-To 500 PSI (35 bar)
Pressure: Valves-To 2500 PSI (170 bar)
Construction: Interlock Braid

STYLE 165
Graphite filled PTFE fiber packing that improves thermal conductivity and will not harden. 100% GFO®.
In. 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
ft./lb. 69 36 21 14 10 7 5.7 4.5 3.5 2.5 1.9 1.5
lbs./box 1 1 2 2 2 or 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10

Temperature: To 550°F (285°C)
pH: 0-14  Speed: 4300 FPM
Pressure: Pumps-To 300 PSI (20 bar)
Construction: Interlock Braid

STYLE 170
Aramid fiber packing with an inert lubricant. Extremely durable, highly abrasive resistant packing. Ideal for slurry service.
In. 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
ft./lb. 78 37 22 16.5 11.4 8 6 4.9 3.6 2.6 2.3 1.6
lbs./box 1 1 2 2 2 or 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10
Temperature: To 500°F (260°C)
pH: 3-11  Speed: 1900 FPM
Pressure: 500 PSI (35 bar)
Construction: Interlock Braid

STYLE 1100 I
Braided from a combination of expanded flexible graphite and inconel wire. 1100 I retains dimensional stability in high temperature, high pressure environments, and can meet most VOC emission control regulations. 1100 I was independantly fire tested to API 589 at API 607 temperatures and pressures.
In. 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
ft./lb. 110 50 30 20 13 10 7 6.4 5 3.3 2.6 2
lbs./box 1 1 1 or 2 2 2 or 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10

Temperature: To 1200°F (650°C) - Steam
Temperature: To 850°F (455°C) - Atmosphere
pH: 0-14 except strong oxidizers 
Pressure: 3000 PSI (200 bar)
Construction: Interlock Braid

STYLE 1152
Special syntex fiber, with each strand impregnated with PTFE dispersion both prior to and after braiding. Finished packing also has a break-in lubricant. An asbestos replacement packing for general service applications. Good chemical resistance.
In. 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
ft./lb. 80 48 25 16.6 12 8.5 6.4 5.7 3.6 2.6 2.6 1.7
lbs./box 1 1 2 or 5 2 or 5 2 or 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10
Temperature: To 500°F (260°C)
pH: 0-12 Speed: 2200 FPM
Pressure: To 500 PSI (35 bar)
Construction: Interlock Braid

STYLE 1190
Special Kynol™ fibers treated with PTFE and break-in lubricant. This is a non-contaminating packing for use in paper mills in almost all pump and valve applications.
In. 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
ft./lb. 80 50 26 19 13 10 7.4 6 4.6 3.2 2.5 1.9
lbs./box 1 1 2 2 or 5 2 or 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10
Temperature: To 500°F (260°C)
pH: 0-13  Speed: 1500 FPM
Pressure: To 500 PSI (35 bar)
Construction: Interlock  Braid

STYLE 1398
Syntex fiber packing thoroughly impregnated with a high temperature lubricant. Finished packing is surface graphited. An asbestos replacement packing for general service use on pumps and valves.
In. 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
ft./lb. 128 56 31 21 16 11 8.6 6.7 5.8 4 3 2.1
lbs./box 2 2 2 2 or 5 2 or 5 5 5 5 5 or 10 10 10 10

Temperature: To 500°F (265°C)
pH: 4-10  Speed: 1500 FPM
Pressure: To 300 PSI (20 bar)
Construction: Interlock  Braid

STYLE 2000
Special meta-aramid fiber with PTFE and break-in lubricant. Very conformable and abrasive resistant. Highly resistant to degradation and chemical attack. For use in agitators, stock pumps, mixers, etc..
In. 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
ft./lb. 90 50 26 18 10 8 6.2 5.1 4.1 3.2 2 1.6
lbs./box 1 1 2 2 2 or 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10
Temperature: To 500°F (260°C)
pH: 4-10  Speed: 1500 FPM
Pressure: To 300 PSI (20 bar)
Construction: Interlock  Braid