CHEMSTAR MECHANICAL PACKING
ChemStar is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of braided mechanical packing, offering more than 40 different styles of braided packing and fluid sealing products.
BRAIDED MECHANICAL PACKING
FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, braided packing has been one of the primary ways employed to seal the stem of valves. Braided packing is one of the oldest, as the materials are strong, flexible, and made from readily-available components.
While it may seem odd to use technology from the steam age, this is one technology whose design has held up over the years, achieving a strong seal while keeping friction as low as possible.
Braided mechanical packing is made up of fibers that are braided tightly together and coated with a lubricant or a corrosion inhibitor. It is soft and pliant and similar to rope. It is configured to fit into a stuffing box on a pump or valve, or another rotary, static, or reciprocating device. As an industry leader, ChemStar’s braided mechanical packing materials are a top-quality fluid sealing solution.
Braided packing is distinct from mechanical seals, which do a similar job, but the mechanical seal is often more costly and may not fit every application.
BENEFITS OF STAINLESS
CHEMSTAR MECHANICAL PACKING
Operating since 1986, ChemStar manufactures all its products in its facility in Florida, guaranteeing high-quality American-made products. Here are some other benefits of ChemStar braided mechanical packing:
- Registered W.L. Gore Seal of Assurance Braider
- 100% GFO fibers, providing consistently high performance
- Will not become hard or brittle
- Temperature-tolerant, both hot and cold
- Chemical tolerance
- Variety of materials including carbon yarn, copper wire, and PTFE filament
- Can be used to seal all types of fluids, from water to acids, solvents, gases, oils, and more
INDUSTRIAL USES FOR
CHEMSTAR MECHANICAL PACKING
Many industries rely on braided mechanical packing to maintain the efficiency and function of their various machines. Easily applied to many applications, here are a few industries that braided mechanical packing can find an application:
- Pulp and paper
- Grain
- Oil and gas
- Marine
- Transport
- Manufacturing
- Power
- Steel
- Utilities
- Water and sewage
CHOOSE NW INDUSTRIAL SALES, LLC FOR MECHANICAL PACKING
Finding the right fluid sealing solution is an important part of maintaining any application that requires fluids to be carefully kept within a system. That is where NW Industrial Sales, LLC comes in. With a combined 75 years of expertise working in a wide range of industries, from pulp and paper to grain and marine. We have the knowledge, experience, and resources to help you find the right solution for your application.
Our company is a certified agent for Rexnord’s Industrial Services division and is able to provide parts and access to their nationwide maintenance network. Our large inventory allows us to ensure you receive the best braided mechanical packing for your application.
We are available 24/7 to find your solution. Contact us today.