At the dock with the engine in forward idle, no leakage. GFO 100% Marine Shaft Packing Stuffing Box, Pump 3/8"- 2FT Made in the USA. Just cut to length and install in your stuffing box. Almost gone. I repacked my stuffing box yesterday with 1/4" Gore GFO packing (1 inch shaft). Sun, 02/08/2009 - 16:11 #1. davidg. Width. Typical Sizes of Finished Compression Packing. The stern gland or stuffing box as it is sometimes refered to is a much maligned piece of an inboard boats drivetrain. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. C $36.17. Select Seals Pump & Valve Gland packing – Various Sizes Sold in 1 Meter lengths up to 8 M (Copy) $ 10.00 – $ 640.00 Select options; Sale! Sun, 02/08/2009 - 16:11 #1. davidg. A … The Stuffing Box Packing is woven flax or synthetic, squared-off rope like material. Look for the Seal of Assurance on every package ... and 100% GFO printed right on the packing. Log in or register to post comments . A stuffing box—also called a stuffing gland, packing gland or packing box—forms a seal between the prop shaft and the hole in the hull through which the shaft passes while allowing the shaft to turn freely. As explained by the seller, "nothing travels faster." Choose from our selection of stuffing box seals, including oil- and water-resistant packing seals, chemical-resistant packing seals, and more. An industry standard for over 20 years, Style 5100 provides long life and water efficiency in rotating equipment applications. Chemically inert, with few exceptions, over the entire 0-14 pH range. GFO Stuffing Box Packing . Home » Forums » C36/375IA Forums » Technical Discussion » GFO Stuffing Box Packing. I had grease all over the place all the time. 4 Materials and tools. Power Consumption In stock and ready to ship. Interested in hearing experiences, good and bad, from the forum. Check to make sure the new packing is the correct diameter size. According to the installation instructions "After about one or two hours of running time,, check the stuffing box for leakage, and make a final adjustment to attain minimum leakage. for more information. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Leakage differences between compression packings for centrifugal pumps, "Pump and Valve Packing Installation Procedures", Energy Efficiency of Compression Packings — Pump & Systems, August 2015, California Supply Chain Act / Human Trafficking Statement. Even the newer synthetic W.L. Choose from our selection of stuffing box seals, including oil- and water-resistant packing seals, chemical-resistant packing seals, and more. Last seen: 8 years 7 months ago . It consists of a threaded sleeve and a hollow nut, through which the prop shaft passes. Anybody got experience of it? How packing made from 100% GORE GFO Fiber outperforms other packings. Installs the same way as Flax packing. GYLON ® ONE-UP ® GYLON ® Style 3522; Garlock ONE UP ® Style 7992 Neoprene; Style 8798 Neoprene; Expansion Joints. Premium Mechanical Packing. This compression packing is an excellent, all around packing exhibiting good thermal conductivity characteristics resulting in higher shaft speed, feet-per-minute (fpm) ratings. GFO 100% Marine Shaft Packing Stuffing Box, Pump 1/4"- 2 FT - Made in the USA. I have read that other similar products are not as good and to make sure to use the Gore brand. I will be doing my annual haulout in a few weeks and one of my projects is to replace the stuffing in the stuffing box. A smart solution is to make a strategic choice in compression packing based on material attributes. It was fairly warm but not too hot to touch. Check if this part fits your vehicle. (There should be virtually no leakage.)". I cut 4 strands to size and installed them with the appropriate degree of rotation for each one so that the seams would not overlap. The right packing for reliability and savings. Even without packing, the close proximity of a wetted stainless propshaft and a wetted bronze stuffing box, will have an electro-potential for galvanic attack, the same in similar fashion of a bronze prop affixed to a stainless, etc. It was tight going in. C $188.99. Construction: Multi-Lok Braid Features: Finely ground particles of the highest quality graphite in a PTFE matrix to control graphite migration. Or, the material can be finger-packed into the box. Compared to other PTFE/graphite packings, only those made with GORE ® GFO ® fiber, with its 20+ year history of documented trouble-free performance, deliver an unmatched level of assurance and confidence. Home » Forums » C36/375IA Forums » Technical Discussion » GFO Stuffing Box Packing. 1 Traditional Flax packing; has been around a long time. Over the years the industry has found that PTFE graphite packings perform among the best at balancing these competing dynamics. One manufac-turer, in fact, recommends a GFO fiber packing be used. Boat's name is "Rumour". Packings with 100% GORE GFO Fiber can provide maintenance engineers with consistently high performance general service packing for wide application and use, including sealing shafts on high-speed pumps, mixers, agitators or any other equipment with rotating or reciprocating shafts. While procurement has a tight hold on the upfront packing cost, the greater cost takes place in operation. It’s so conformable and flexible that it will solve most perpetual problem leakers, too. Stuffing Box & Packing Material Choices. The packing is GFO 3/16" part no. GFO 100% Marine Shaft Packing Stuffing Box, Pump 5/16" - 2 FT - Made in the USA. The GFO Shaft Packing is easy to install, remove the old flax from the stuffing box, measure the drive shaft and cut the GFO at the mark squarely in order to install it. ABYC Standards, in chapter P-6, Propeller Shafting Systems, make the following requirement for stuffing boxes, “Shaft seals shall be constructed so that, if a failure occurs, no more than two gallons of water per minute can enter the hull with the shaft continuing to operate at low speed”, if the hose between the stuffing box and the shaft log fails, the flow rate will be a function of the gap … Create login. Picture … VIDEO; How To Replace Your Drive / Rudder Shaft Stuffing Box Packing With GFO packing. GFO Stuffing Box Packing It did require the 1/4 inch size Gore Tex GFO. Are you tired of climbing into your wet bilge to tighten your shaft stuffing box? The Gore GFO Packing will last for years. Another significant factor affecting braided packing performance is the degree to which it is properly sized. The installation of these products can increase operating costs (power, water, maintenance) and risk of premature failure as well as unscheduled shutdowns. Shop, read reviews, or ask questions about Marine Packing at the official West Marine online store. The high … After initial break in stabilization, 3000 rpm. Is the drive bilge always wet ? However, PTFE graphite packings vary in degree of quality and performance. Log in. GFO fiber packing has minimal thermal expansion and high abrasion resistance – it never gets hard and abrasive, even when mud or sand-laden water gets into the prop shaft stuffing box. It is essential that the ends of the rings meet cleanly at the joint. Description Style 2301 packing is a Graphite enhanced Expanded PTFE braided packing… But if early warning signs are missed on a degrading packing then increased maintenance is inevitable. Available in 18 Standard Sizes. Lasts much longer than Flax. Ultra-X transfers frictional heat to stuffing box, which functions as a heat sink. Im about to embark on the repacking of a trad stuffing box and spotted a product called GFO stuffing box packing on a US site which seems to offer an improvement over normal PTFE/flax options - the claim is 'pack it and forget it'. Description Description. Hybrid packing that combines the properties of aramid and GFO, resulting in a excellent product for high pressure valves and reciprocating duties. I recently used 1/4" Gore GFO. Find Seal of Assurance braiders and their respective GFO styles. Offline . Duramax Ultra-X comes packed standard on spools of: 1, 3, 5 and 10 pounds. I just cleaned out the old Flax Packing from the stuffing box. It’s already being used by the US Navy and Coast Guard and many commercial work and fishing fleets. It did require the 1/4 inch size Gore Tex GFO. What is less known is that the operational costs of keeping a pump running through these conditions versus the original packing cost is estimated to be 30 times greater! Thru this process I discovered that the Shamrock Express 260 has two bilge pumps. The strong aramid corner posts resist extrusion from the stuffing box while ensuring that unwanted particles are excluded. Cheers, Bill 2821 SW 23rd Terrace Bay#3 With GFO they claim temps up to the 125-130F range are technically safe for the packing. With GFO they claim temps up to the 125-130F range are technically safe for the packing. Through a global network of authorized braiders, this program ensures that every fiber used to braid the packing is a GORE GFO Fiber. Recommended For: All corrosive applications suitable for PTFE and graphite. SKU: 2301 8 Meters Category: Gland & Stuffing Box Packing Tags: GFO Fibre Packing, GFO Gland Packing, GFO Packing, GFO Stuffing Box Packing, graphite stuffing box packing. Buy It Now. Experienced operators know to watch out for telltale signs of packing degradation, such as an increase in flush water use, the need for gland follower adjustments, a hot running or even a smoking pump. The packing nut was clean and the packing was cut correctly. Braided compression packing made from 100% GORE™ GFO® fiber offers proven consistent high performance for a wide range of applications and uses, including shafts and rudders. The example below shows an estimate of the savings that can be made by using packing made of 100% GORE GFO Fiber. 100% GFO 1/2" x 10 ft, Marine Shaft and/or Pump Packing. The packing nut is on as loose as I can have it and still have a decent amount of thread contact. Joined: 1/23/08 . I used to have a variable pitch prop and it was liberally greased up. is BUK HO225. The combination of Gore fibers, ptfe and graphite makes it very strong and durable. As it turns out I had a hell of a time inserting the new GFO into the new Stuffing Box. 01875 and I … This dense and resilient product has the ability to withstand extreme chemical attack. In hind sight, I probably should have used 3/16". The differences in performance for each generic packing will have an impact on the operational costs. In contrast, flax packing acts as an insulator, trapping frictional heat that can cause shaft damage and loss of seal. Does this sound alright, or should it be cool to the touch? So extensive shaft scoring and premature packing failure are things of the past. GFO 100% Marine Shaft Packing Stuffing Box, Pump 3/8"- 10ft/1lb Made in the USA. I used Gore GFO packing 3 years ago and have had no issues. Made in the USA. They don’t become hard or brittle, are temperature and chemically tolerant and easy to install and remove. A second ring is put in place after the sealant is installed. Able to withstand shaft speeds to 4,300 feet per minute (21.8 m/s). 100% Gore GFO™ filament yarns and a silicone break-in lubricant. Polished Rod Stuffing Box Packing; Rubber Products. 8 posts / 0 new . ML4002 is engineered with finely ground particles of the highest quality graphite in a PTFE matrix to control graphite migration. Open the shaft stuffing box. Sealants are easily installed with any flat-bladed tool, such as a putty knife or wide-bladed screwdriver. However, for your convenience, a Product Safety Sheet, which details the intended use and proper handling of our articles, is provided. Description Description. There are two main types of material. Treatment: None. stuffing@gfopacking.com Its a very important piece of machinery , but its often blamed for being troublesome or inferior to other types of propeller shaft seals . All traditional stuffing boxes require water for lubrication and this "dripless" stuff totally plugged the area between the shaft and the male end of the of the stuffing box as seen in the picture. From United States +C … In stock and ready to ship. Tighten the packing gland until it is snug. This particular stuffing box is a 1 inch box from a 1985 Catalina 36 and uses three rings 3/16 flax packing. Based on calculations for a 100 psi (6.9 bar) pump, 2 inch saft (50 mm); Drip rate 25,000 gallons (94.6 m3)/ year; Packing = $40; Replacement of packing = 3 times per year; kWh = $0.12. A drip every 2-3 seconds at the dock and a few drips a second underway in forward gear. It was tight going in. Even with the female nut totally removed, in the water, I was getting, at best, 4 drips per minute with the nut off! Posts: 4 . The box is then filled with this paste-like materi-al. Joined: 1/23/08 . The Gore GFO Packing will last for years. 100% GFO® Yarn. Shaft Leak Rate Many PTFE/graphite packings are available in the market. C $29.00 . Buy It Now. Home » Forums » C36/375IA Forums » Technical Discussion » GFO Stuffing Box Packing. Replaced everything aft of the transmission this past spring. I purchased a new Stuffing Box from Catalina Direct. And, it’s approved by the American Bureau of Shipping. Equipment: All reciprocating and rotating shafts. I've considered the mechanical stuffing boxes and decided against it for now at least. I have no idea the last time the packing gland was adjusted. I recently used 1/4" Gore GFO. Make adjustment after a short run and almost never adjust again. I'm reading that it should be no drips at the dock and a 2-6 drips per minute with the propeller shaft turning [1][2]. Home » Forums » C36/375IA Forums » Technical Discussion » GFO Stuffing Box Packing. Proven High Performance: Packings containing 100% GORE® GFO® fiber give maintenance engineers consistently high-performing general service packing for wide application and use. It fit, but was very tight in the packing nut. 35 sold. After cruising at about 2800 RPM for 20 minutes, I stopped to check the stuffing box. All traditional stuffing boxes require water for lubrication and this "dripless" stuff totally plugged the area between the shaft and the male end of the of the stuffing box as seen in the picture. Despite these operational losses which have been hidden in plain view for decades, the industry has so far failed to tackle these avoidable wastes. The data serves as a working guideline only and not as a minimum quality standard. Interested in hearing experiences, good and bad, from the forum. 8 posts / 0 new . *Based on calculations for a 100 psi (6.9 bar) pump, 2 inch shaft (50 mm); Drip rate 25,000 gallons (94.6 m3) / year; Packing = $40; Replacement of packing = 3 times per year; kWh = $0.12. Shafts on high-speed pumps, mixers, agitators and other rotary equipmentCompression packings typically used in: Plant operators often are not aware that similar looking compression packings do not perform the same, leading to significant hidden costs. Look for the 100% GFO seal on the box and print right on the packing –— it’s the only packing that is identified this way! Select Seals SSS410 Single Cartridge Mechanical Seals (Metric) $ 330.00 – $ 999.00 Select options Log in or register to post comments . Next Last. In contrast, flax packing acts as an insulator, trapping frictional heat that can cause shaft damage and loss of seal. 8 posts / 0 new . Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations. Since 1968, West Marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable Associates happy to assist. Last post. Last post . Made in the USA. Make maybe one adjustment to the packing gland following a short run-in and never tinker with the stuffing box again! The GFO Marine Shaft Packing is approved by the American Bureau of Shipping. (Stuffing box gland inside diameter minus shaft diameter divided by 2 should be the size of the packing material being used) Check the condition of the shaft. Sun, 02/08/2009 - 16:11 #1. davidg. Sold by the foot. The advantage of this packing material is that it drips much less then conventional Flax packing. Width; 3/32 " 1/8 " 5/32 " 3/16 " 7/32 " 1/4 " 9/32 " 5/16 " 3/8 " 7/16 " 1/2 " 5/8 " 3/4 " 1" Height. The GFO Marine Shaft Packing is approved by the American Bureau of Shipping. Remove the old packing completely. $15.70 + $3.50 shipping . SEPCO ML4002 Pump Packing - 100% GFO Graphite Filled PTFE Packing. After 15 years of successfully handling demanding industrial pump applications, it’s now proving itself in the marine field, too. Contact the seller. It is essential that the ends of the rings meet cleanly at the joint. 1 of 3 Go to page. Calendaring braid and die-forming rings are two effective ways that the manufacturer can produce packing that closely adheres to dimensional specifications. 100% GFO 1/2" x 5 ft, (60"), Marine Shaft and/or Pump Packing. GFO 100% Marine Shaft Packing Stuffing Box, Pump 5/16" - 2 FT - Made in the USA. To help overcome these challenges, Gore created the Seal of Assurance Program. We also specialize in difficult applications and hard-to-manage mediums. Search Results. Posts: 4 . is there a UK dealer? Contact Us; Order. The packing nut is on as loose as I can have it and still have a decent amount of thread contact. It wasn't nice. In my opinion this generally means there is not enough cooling flow through the box. Thread starter vanilladuck; Start date Aug 13, 2020; Tags e32 e32-3 flax owners manual packing gland stuffing box 1; 2; 3; Next. The traditional design, the type that relies on rings of waxed flax packing material, has been around for hundreds of years, having first seen widespread use on the water pumps attached to Dutch windmills. There are two main types of material. More information on the Cetim test procedure can be found here. The cooler your stuffing box runs, the longer shaft life you'll have. Last seen: 8 years 7 months ago . But, the idea is interesting. Braided compression packing made from 100% GORE™ GFO® fiber offers proven consistent high performance for a wide range of applications and uses, including shafts and rudders. While sealing off the process fluid from escaping along the pump shaft, packing acts like a brake in a car producing friction and heat. When adjusting other types of flax the stuffing box should be relatively cool/warmish to luke warm, at most, and will drip and should drip while the shaft is spinning. The engine compartment … Shop with confidence. You’ll rarely need to make any adjustments, and the Gore dripless packing will last for years. Stuffing boxes are ubiquitous. Joined: 1/23/08 . Premium Rubber; Reinforced Rubber; Custom Molded Products; Diaphragms. Make adjustment after a short run and almost never adjust again. Such problems can cost a lot of time and money. GFO Stuffing Box Packing Just cut into 2 to 3 pieces to length (the length to make one wrap around your shaft) to form the rings and install them in the shaft stuffing box. Gore has tested packing made of 100% GORE GFO Fiber alongside generic graphite/PTFE packings. Wrap GFO fiber packing around the shaft, wherever it's easily accessible, and cut each ring. $5.99 + $3.45 shipping . Brand New. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. In hind sight, I probably should have used 3/16". Less visible throughout the process are the effects of the material’s friction factor which has a direct impact on power and thus on the cost of operating the pump. Steps On How to Install the GFO Packing Material. * While procurement has a tight hold on the upfront packing cost, the real cost takes place in operation. Sun, 02/08/2009 - 16:11 #1. davidg. The hose is 2-1/4 ID I got it a Fawcetts in Annapolis, the part no. Compression packing has been around since the beginning of the industrial revolution. The same pump will send 15,000 gallons (56.78m3) of water down the drain per year which is a similar volume of water contained in an average sized swimming pool. Look for the Seal of Assurance on every package ... and 100% GFO printed right on the packing. A typical pump loses up to 39,000 kilowatt-hours which is enough to power 10 homes annually. Aug 13, 2020 #1 Context: About to adjust the stuffing box on the E32-3 as it's dripping a little too much for my, albeit novice, taste. The packing nut was clean and the packing was cut correctly. No grease & no mess. This particular stuffing box is a 1 inch stuffing box and uses three rings 3/16 flax packing. I like your advice - one more is due I bought some 1/8" GFO packing and will probably use it to replace whatever is inside the stuffing box when the time comes. Logged Dolce_Vita. No grease, no mess. Log in or register to post comments . SEPCO® ML4002 is 100% GFO® fibers with the W. L. Gore seal of approval. self-lubricating packing with superior gliding properties. $22.25 + $3.50 shipping . vanilladuck E32-3 / San Francisco. Install GFO fiber packing in the stuffing box one ring at a time making sure that you stagger the joints approximately 90 o. While they may all look the same, it is worth noting that there are huge inconsistencies in the actual product quality and performance of many of the packing solutions offered. The cooler your stuffing box runs means longer shaft life. GFO is not entirely dripless. Made in the USA. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. An anti-extrusion ring of the appropriate material is placed in the stuffing box around the shaft. From United States +C $26.81 shipping estimate. I repacked my stuffing box yesterday with 1/4" Gore GFO packing (1 inch shaft). There’s at least one on every inboard-powered vessel, and two if you count those used on most rudders. Stuffing Box. Among other things, I just replaced my old stuffing box packing with the GFO fiber "virtually dripless" packing. The Fluid Sealing Association recommends the following tolerances. replaces compression packing and is placed between two rings of regular braided packing. Last post. Unlike other PTFE/graphite packings, only those made with GFO® fiber, with its 30-year history of trouble-free performance, deliver unmatched level of assurance and confidence. Brand New. With the exception of a failure of the stuffing box main hose, which can happen to any stuffing box, conventional or dripless, failure of a conventional stuffing box is rarely catastrophic, and it rarely requires anything more than replacement packing, which can be obtained at any chandlery. The Stuffing Box Packing is woven flax or synthetic, squared-off rope like material. Packings made of 100% GORE GFO Fiber achieve better results for all attributes. Context: About to adjust the stuffing box on the E32-3 as it's dripping a little too much for my, albeit novice, taste. When I got a new prop shaft I took the opportunity to replace the stuffing box hose and re-pack the packing gland with GFO Gore-Tex packing. And, because it doesn’t swell or shrink, leakage is controlled and kept to an absolute minimum. After initial break in stabilization, 3000 rpm. Posts: 4 . Packings made of 100% GORE GFO Fiber achieve better results for all these attributes. The Gore Sealant Technologies Quality Management System is certified in accordance with ISO 9001. Contact Gore for an estimate of the operational savings your plant will recover using GORE GFO Fiber. Plant operators can be assured that packings with 100% GORE GFO Fiber will consistently deliver the trouble-free performance they need. When adjusting other types of flax the stuffing box should be relatively cool/warmish to luke warm, at most, and will drip and should drip while the shaft is spinning. Log in or register to post comments . Maine- Its the water that is the electrolyte of 'galvanic action'. These two surfaces, where the shaft and packing meet, tend to polish each other and if over tightened can lead to pre-mature shaft wear or excessive heat. There were a total of 4 complete ringlets of packing inside. Brand New. Packing is sold by the pound. Ultra-X transfers frictional heat to stuffing box, which functions as a heat sink. Copyright 2020 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Offline . At the dock with the engine in forward idle, no leakage. P323; Hero Member ; Posts: 479; Karma: 8; Model: P323; Vessel Name: Dolce Vita; City: Pasadena; State: MD; Re: Packing Size for Stuffing Box « Reply #1 … Joined: 1/23/08 . No grease, no mess. I had purchased GFO packing, 1/4” as per owners manual. GORE® GFO® Fiber products meet the definition of an article; therefore, a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is not required. shaft. 8 posts / 0 new . From United States +C $37.77 shipping estimate. Our products regularly out-perform the competition because we engineer our packing specifically for the application. I think it cost me $9.00 for the Gore, so there isn't any reason to use the cheap stuff. Buy It Now. Thank you for your expert opinions. Routine maintenance will … Last post. And, this marine shaft packing can withstand high shaft speeds without being consumed or destroyed. An operator must take care to avoid overtightening the packing while disallowing media or excessive flush water leakage. Usually an operator will opt for a bit more leakage when one more gland adjustment risks seizing up the pump and shutdown. If you clicked on this picture to enlarge it you can see the black goo residue on the shaft caused by the "dripless" packing that was clogging my stuffing box. It fit, but was very tight in the packing nut. The yield figures below are representative of satisfactory braided packing made of 100% GORE GFO Fiber. I have installed Gore Tex GFO stuffing box packing in my Shamrock 260 Express with a 1 1/4 inch shaft. Go. Many stuffing boxes rely on yet another smaller but no less important hose—the one through which water is pumped from the engine, affording the stuffing box’s packing material and cutless bearings improved lubrication and cooling. Cheers, Bill . SealRyt® designs and manufactures the highest quality braided packing in the industry. Or use a mandrel the same size as your shaft to cut rings; Install GFO fiber packing in the stuffing box one ring at a time making sure that you stagger the joints approximately 90 o. 1 Traditional Flax packing; has been around a long time. We plan to take the boat out tomorrow for a "real test" and will report back. It came pre-packed with 1/4" composite packing which I removed as I am a big fan of GFO. I'm keeping my traditional stuffing box but wanted to try a different type of packing. C $97.10. This video clip shows the leakage rate difference between a packing made with 100% GORE GFO Fiber versus a generic PTFE/graphite packing. Cetim has performed testing on packing made of 100% GORE GFO Fiber using the EN 16752 "Centrifugal pumps – Test procedure for seal packing.". Packings with 100% GORE GFO Fiber can provide maintenance engineers with consistently high performance general service packing for wide application and use, including sealing shafts on high-speed pumps, mixers, agitators or any other equipment with rotating or reciprocating shafts. Brand New. Last much longer than Flax. Please view the "Pump and Valve Packing Installation Procedures" from the Fluid Sealing Association and the European Sealing Association e.V. Just cut to length and install in your stuffing box. 954-581-2505. Since GFO fiber dripless packing is four times more thermally conductive than flax, it needs virtually no sea water for lubrication or cooling. We plan to take the boat out tomorrow for a "real test" and will report back. GFO 100% Marine Shaft Packing Stuffing Box, Pump 1/2"- 10FT Made in the USA. (Do not add grease or other lubricants - these can hinder performance.) Stop it now! Shop with confidence - get free shipping to home or stores + price match guarantee! Activity ; Punchout. Find great deals on eBay for stuffing box packing. With GFO they claim temps up to the 125-130F range are technically safe for the packing. Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab GFO fiber packing has minimal thermal expansion and high abrasion resistance – it never gets hard and abrasive, even when mud or sand-laden water gets into the prop shaft stuffing box. One ring is placed in the bottom of the stuffing box. Loading: After 2 hours 1.8 kN, <1.5 kN 2nd & subsequent adjustments to 1.6–1.8 kN. Whatever "virtually" means? 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