Sealing & Jointing / Packings

MECHANICAL PACKINGS

GLAND PACKINGS

With more than 30 years experience in the selling and use of compression packings, Camthorne offers a comprehensive range to meet the most demanding sealing requirements as economically as possible.All our packings are manufactured to a stringent quality regime accredited to ISO9001.

CAMTHORNE VGIL

*The excellent thermal and chemical stability of exfoliated graphite combined with its unrivalled sealing characteristics make these the most versatile packings available.

*Suitable for steam,oils & fluids and a wide range of chemicals with the exception of strong oxidizing agents.

*The option inclusion of Inconel wire reinforces the packing at very high pressures and aids its removal minimizing maintenace downtime.

CAMTHORNE VK1L

*Made from tough, resilient Aramid fibre,VK1L is mainly used where used where resistance to abrasive media or excessive shaft vibration is necessary.

*The addition of PTFE increases chemical resistance whilst the employment of lubricants allows its use in both rotating and reciprocating applicatioins.

CAMTHORNE VT9

*Resistant to the strongest acids and alkalis along with virtually all other chemical media,VT9 is suitable for a wide variety of duties.

*Its inertness also makes it suitable for services where contamination of the media are unacceptable such as food uses.

*An additional lubricant may be added for run-in in pumping applications.

CAMTHORNE CELLULOSE PACKINGS

*Economical general purpose packings made from a variety of lubricated cellulose or vegetable fibres.

*Usually used in marine,Process water or hydraulic oil applications.

CAMTHORNE GLASS FIBRE PACKINGS

*Made from a unique, air textured, 6 micron glass fibre which combines thermal conductivity with strength and resilience to produce an economical general packing.

*The air textured structure allows the intermate addition of solid lubricants such as PTFE or graphite for enhanced chemical resistance or thermal conductivity.

*An additional lubricant may be added for run-in in pumping applications.

*The packings produced are suitable for use in LP steam, mild chemicals and all general services.

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