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American Seal & Packing Division of Steadman & Associates, Inc. |
The best thing to happen to the sealing and gasket industry over the last 10 years has got to be Flexible Graphite or Grafoil®and we handle all types. Including: Sheet, Ribbon, Braided and Ribbon Pack. At one time it was only used in high temp applications, but like the computer your on ....the prices have come down.
Ribbon Pack used for
Valves in the field, or to make die formed packing sets is one of Grafoils ® most common
uses. Used in Refinerys, Power Plants, Co-Generatrion Facilities or anyone dealing with
high temp applications. We can deliver it to you in any dimension you choose
Flexible graphite, due to it's softness
seals great but can also break if bent too far. To make it easier to handle we offer it
with a 316 S.S. foil insert, tanged insert, or for easier cutting - no insert at all.
Available in a range of grades from automotive & Industrial to Nuclear.
Die
formed sets for valves in applications that require the lowest of leak rates. Now a
standard in the valve industry because of it's effectiveness, Carbon yarn end rings with
die formed flexible graphite center rings
Thermabriad Temp: 1200 F Steam, 0-14 pH
A high temperature packing good for most applications. Now available in this braided version that eliminates the need for dies. Great for high temp or chemical applications (nonoxidzing) that can not leak. When you have to have the leak rate near that of a Mechanical Seal in a pump this is the packing to use.