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News Release from: James Walker and Co | Subject: Fluograf
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 22 February 2005
Gland packing is the real thing
James Walker's highly versatile Fluograf gland packing now proudly shows that it is made from 100% GFO fibre produced by WL Gore and Associates.
James Walker's highly versatile Fluograf gland packing now proudly shows that it is made from 100% GFO fibre produced by WL Gore and Associates James Walker is the only UK manufacturer permitted to print this claim on its product
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Explained James Walker's top compression packings expert Andrew Goulding: "The message along the side of our gland packing clearly differentiates Fluograf 100% GFO from low cost look-alikes of lesser performance and shorter working life".
For over 20 years Gore has relied on James Walker to ensure end users get the best sealing products that can be made with its materials, and James Walker has relied on the quality of Gore's materials for a number of its product ranges.
GFO fibre is a prime example of Gore's highly developed materials.
It combines the benefits of ePTFE, graphite and high temperature lubricants - with heat transfer and lubricant components forming an integral part of the fibre.
Most other packing yarns have such components added as a coating at a later stage, and these can be washed out when the packing is in use.
Said Goulding: "The combination of Gore GFO fibre and James Walker's manufacturing expertise enables Fluograf to seal efficiently for an extended life and cool running in centrifugal pumps working at 22m/s with aggressive chemicals or water, especially in the pulp and paper industry".
"We also recommended it for valves and reciprocating pumps".
Fluograf gland packing is supplied ex-stock boxed in 8m coils and all standard cross sections from 3 to 25mm.
Split preformed rings and sets are also available. Request a free brochure from James Walker and Co ...
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