Carbon/Graphite

Chesterton 477-1T Carbon/PTFE PackingChesterton 477-1T Carbon/PTFE Packing


A tough, yet pliable, continuous filament carbon yarn packing impregnated throughout with PTFE to provide a non-contaminating, non-staining carbon yarn packing.

Technical Data
Materials Carbon yarn coated with PTFE, blocking agent and corrosion inhibitor
Applications Virtually all pumps and valves, especially tough pulp and paper applications
Pressure 14 bar g (200 psig)
Speed
  • 10 m/s (2000 fpm)
  • 15 m/sec (3000 fpm) when used as a bottom anti-extrusion ring with Chesterton 1400R
Temperature 260˚C (500˚F)
Chemical Resistance pH 0 to 14 except strong oxidizers

Chesterton 1830 SSP Slurry Pump PackingChesterton 1830 SSP Slurry Pump Packing


Designed with a hybrid yarn combining advanced, expanded graphite PTFE yarn with carbon yarn reinforcement that runs through the cross section of the packing for easy extraction.

Technical Data
Materials Carbon reinforced expanded graphite PTFE
Applications Slurry pumps, mineral handling slurries, tailing pumps
Pressure 28 bar g (400 psig)
Speed 18 m/s (3600 fpm)
Temperature 260°C (500˚F)
Chemical Resistance pH 0 to 14 with exception of strong oxidizers in the 0 to 2 pH range

Chesterton 1400R Carbon-Reinforced Graphite PackingChesterton 1400R Carbon-Reinforced Graphite Packing


Combines the unique sealing properties of flexible graphite with the high strength of carbon fiber.

Technical Data
Materials Carbon fiber reinforced flexible graphite packing
Applications Process pumps, boiler feed pumps, block valves, refiners, agitators, and mixers
Pressure
  • 14 bar g (200 psig) rotating applications
  • 275 bar g (200 psig) valves
Speed 20 m/s (4000 fpm)
Temperature
  • Min -240°C (-400°F)
  • Max 650°C (1200˚F) steam
  • Max 455°C (850˚F) oxidizing atmosphere
Chemical Resistance pH 0 to 14 except oleum, fuming nitric acid, and aqua regia

Applicable Standards and Approvals: BAM


Chesterton GraphMax PackingGraphMaxTM – Structurally Reinforced Graphite Packing


Dramatically improves the packing’s resistance to extrusion and blow out— one of the limitations with traditional flexible graphite tape packings.

Technical Data
Materials Graphite with carbon yarn reinforcement and a high-temperature blocking agent
Applications Virtually all pumps and valves, including steam service
Pressure
  • 260 bar g (3800 psig)* valves
  • 28 bar g (400 psig) pumps
Speed 17 m/s (3400 fpm)
Temperature
  • Maximum 650°C (1200°F) steam service
  • Minimum –240˚C (–400˚F)
Chemical Resistance pH 0 to 14 except oleum, fuming nitric acid, and aqua regia

*For higher pressure limits consult Chesterton Engineering.


Chesterton 370 Heat-Dissipating Packing370 – Lubricated Carbon


Unique carbon and graphite construction provides plant-wide utility off a single spool.

Technical Data
Materials Carbon yarn with graphite and other high-temperature lubricants
Applications Virtually all pumps
Pressure 35 bar g (500 psig)
Speed 18 m/s (3600 fpm)
Temperature 315°C (600°F) steam
Chemical Resistance pH 0 to 14 except oleum, fuming nitric acid, aqua regia and fluorine