API105

Material :
some of API packings can also be supplied as moulded rings
Applicaton :
Valves
Capabilities :
Temperature : from cryogenic to 3002°F (1650°C)
pH Range : 0-14
service pressure : 3625 psi
Construction Die formed rings

API 380

Material :
Flax packing saturated with modified marine & petroleum waxes
plus graphite lubricant

Applications :
Suitable for hot & water, low & medium pressure service on
outside-packed plungers, reciprocating & centrifugal pumps,
accumulators and other hydraulic equipment, marine use such
as stern tubes and rudder posts.

Capabilities :
Temperature : 250°F (121°C)
Shaft Speed : 1200 fpm
pH range : 5-9
Service pressure : 150-300 psi
constructon square braid

API 310

Material :
Made from long-fiber flax roving treated with blended marine wax and
paraffin lubricant.
Applications :
Suitable for low and medium pressure service on outside-packed
plungers, reciprocating and centrifugal pumps, accumulators and
other hydraulic equipment where cold water is encountered
Capabilities :
Temperature : 220°F (105°C)
Shaft Speed : 1200 fpm
pH Range : 5-9
Service Pressure: 200 psi
Construction Square braid

API 410

Material :
Economical non-asbestos packing made from synthetic yarn treated
with PTFE and snow white petrolatum.
Applications :
General service and can be used in all types of pumps and valves.
Capabilities :
Temperature : 500°F (260°C)
pH Range : 4-10
Shaft Speed : 1500 fpm
Service Pressure : 300 psi
Construction Lattice braid

API 430

Material :
Synthetic packing, saturated with petroleum and graphited throughout
for resiliency and added sealability. This soft packing makes it suitable
for older equipment with worn out bearing or scored shafts
Applications :
Suitable for cooling water systems, diesel, lubricating oil where low to
medium pressures are encountered.
Capabilities :
Temperature : 500°F (260°C)
Shaft Speed : 1000 fpm
pH Range : 4-10
Service Pressure : 200 psi
Construction Square braid

API 500

Material :
Packing manufactured from aramid yarn for use I high pressure
applications or where poor shaft bearing support is found.
Applications :
Recommended for superheated steam, slurries, solvent, chemicals
and liquified gases.
Capabilities :
Temperature : 500°F (260°C)
pH Range : 2-12
Shaft Speed : 2500 fpm
Service Pressure : 500 psi
Construction Lattice braid

API 510

Material :
This revolutionary packing combine the chemical inertness of pure
PTFE with natural characteristics of polyamides to resist constant high
temperature.
Applications :
The special construction is designed to resist chemicals, acids,
solvents while providing dimensional stability and superior
pressure resistance even at elevated temperatures. It is
non-abrasive packing, reducing shaft and sleeve wear.
Capabilities :
Temperature : 572°F (300°C)
pH range : 0-10
Shaft Speed : 2500 fpm
Service Pressure Pump : 500 psi, Valve: 2900 psi
Construction Lattice braid

API 910K

Material :
PTFE Graphite with Kevlar on corners.
Applications :
Use in paper mill stock pumps, agitators, and applications requiring
high peripheral speed.
Capabilities :
Temperature : 520°F (271°C)
pH range : 3-11
Shaft Speed : 1970 fpm
Service Pressure : 500 psi
Construction Lattice braid

API 710

Material :
This packing has an extremely low coefficient of friction and good
thermal conductivity. Contains a special lubricant for excellent
performance and prevents wicking and is non-scoring.
Applications :
For severe application. Handles strong caustic acids, chemicals
and pressure steam. Excellent for high shaft speeds.
Capabilities :
Temperature In steam : 1200°F (650°C)
In air: 850°F (455°C)
In non-oxidizing atmosphere : 6000°F (3315°C)
Shaft Speed : 4000 fpm plus
pH Range : 0-14
Service Pressure : 500 psi
Construction Lattice braid

API 800

Material :
Excellent food process packing. A non-toxic, firm, high density PTFE
Filament Packing
Applications :
For lower speed and it is resistant to most chemicals, specially suited
for oxygen services.
Capabilities :
Temperature : 500°F (260°C)
pH Range : 0-14
Shaft Speed : 1000 fpm plus
Service Pressure Rotary/Centrifugal : 300 psi, Valve: 2000 psi
Construction Lattice braid

API 810

Material :
Treated with PTFE to prevent color contamination and carbon
migration. Each individual strand of the carbon yarn is
impregnated with PTFE and high temperature lubricant to
provide excellent break-in qualities.
Applications :
Recommended for use in paper and pulp, hydrocarbon mixers,
reactors, hydroelectric turbines.
Capabilities :
Temperature In air : 650°F (345°C)
In steam on non-oxidizing atmosphere : 1200°F (650°C)
pH Range : 0-14
Shaft Speed : 3000 fpm plus
Service Pressure : 500 psi
Construction Lattice braid

API 910

Material :
Packing manufactured from fine particles of graphite entrapped with
an expanded PTFE and silicone break-in lubricants.
Applications :
Applicable to all corrosive applications, strong acids, alkalies,
organic solvents, oil and gas.
Capabilities :
Temperature In air : 550°F (288°C)
In steam on non-oxidizing atmosphere : 1000°F (538°C)
pH Range : 0-14
Shaft Speed : 3000 fpm plus
Service Pressure Rotary/Centrifugal : 500 psi, Valves: 2000 psi
Construction Lattice braid

API 920

Material :
Treated with PTFE to prevent color contamination and carbon
migration. Each individual strand of the carbon yarn is impregnated
with PTFE and high temperature lubricant to provide excellent
break-in qualities.
Applications :
Recommended for use in paper and pulp, hydrocarbon mixers,
reactors, hydroelectric turbines.
Capabilities :
Temperature In air : 650°F (345°C)
In steam on non-oxidizing atmosphere : 1200°F (650°C)
Shaft Speed : 3000 fpm plus
pH Range : 0-14
Service Pressure : 500 psi
Construction Lattice brai

API 960

Material :
Non asbestos steam valve packing is an excellent alternative to
asbestos valve stem packing. It is manufactured from finest quality
Carbon yarn with inconel wire reinforcement
Applications :
Reciprocating and Valve
Capabilities :
Temperature In air : 850°F (455°C) ; In steam:
pH Range : 1-12
Service Pressure : 1200 psi
Construction Lattice braid

API 950

Material :
Manufactured from highest quality Carbon Fiber Packing is a favorite
in many applications. Features long life, low coefficient of friction.
Applications :
Used in high speed centrifugal pumps, blowers, driers, agitators,
globe, ball, steam turbines, high temperature valves.
Capabilities :
Temperature In steam : 1200°F (650°C) / In air: 850°F (455°C)
pH Range : 0-14
Shaft Speed : 4000 fpm
Service Pressure : 500 psi: rotary/centrifugal / 2500 psi: Valve
Construction Lattice braid

API 235

Material :
A petrolatum and graphite lubricant totally saturates the white
asbestos yarn this square braid packing. These lubricant’s are
combined with the packing’s softness for a universal packing that is
particularly suited for equipment that is aged or suffering from worn
bearings and scored shafts.
Applications :
Service commonly includes many types of valves in compressed air
systems, refrigeration plant lines, fresh water piping, distillation units,
feed heaters, exhaust steam, main air ejector drains, fuel oil lines and
in centrifugal pumps, handling cooling water, diesel and lubricating oil.
Capabilities :
Temperature : 500°F (260°C)
Shaft Speed : 500 fpm
pH Range : 4-10
Service Pressure : 300 psi
Construction Square braid

API 5863

Material :
It is white asbestos which has been thoroughly impregnated with PTFE,
braided into the exclusive API lattice braid construction, and then given
a final treatment with a special run-in lubricant.
Applications :
Typical applications include stern tube shafts, rudder posts, winches
and elevators; bilge, fuel oil, circulating water and fresh water pumps;
plus valves handling air, water, oil and steam to 260°C (500°F) stuffing
box temperature.
Capabilities :
Temperature : 500°F (260°C)
pH Range : 1400 fpm
Shaft Speed : 1000 fpm plus
Service Pressure Rotary/Centrifugal: 300 psi
Construction Lattice braid