Self-Mold 686 Self Form Packing is a clean odorless, pliable packing used to seal stuffing boxes. Self-Mold 686 Self Form Packing is a petroleum hydrocarbon free stick packing made with LIQUILON®*. Self-Mold 686 Self Form Packing continues to seal and lubricate long after conventional packing has failed. It repairs scored and pitted shafts and reduces wear. Regardless of the size of the stuffing box, Self-Mold 686 Self Form Packing forms itself to the configuration of the box and shaft and compensates for wear by remolding itself. Self-Mold 686 Self Form Packing is highly recommended for locations where equipment shut down causes critical conditions.
Self-Mold 686 Self Form Packing can be used as a supplement to worn conventional packing or intervals with conventional packing.Self-Mold 686 Self Form Packing services temperatures to 400°F (204°C) and pressures up to 10,000 psi.Self-Mold 686 Self Form Packing is unaffected by most acids, oils, caustics, and common solvents.
Self-Mold 686 Self Form Packing can be applied with shaft surface speeds up to 1000 rpm. Installation is simple. Apply Self-Mold 686 Self Form Packing in whole stick form or break in small pieces if the stuffing box is small. It may be applied to stuffing boxes with or without lantern rings, as well as to stuffing boxes with high fluid pressure or excessive tolerances.
BENEFITS:
※ Petroleum hydrocarbon free
※ Self forming
※ Repairs scored and pitted shafts
※ Simple to apply
※ Services extreme temperatures and pressures
※ Reduces packing inventory
TYPICAL OBSERVATIONS:
Color:Green
Odor:None
Form:Self Forming Sticks
Shape:Square
Size ½” x ½” x 2½”
Equilateral
Active Component:LIQUILON®*
Manufacturing Process:Fluoromation
Specific Gravity:1.4
Water-Repellent:Yes
Water-Resistant:Yes
Service Temperature:400°F (204°C)
Solubility in Water:Insoluble
Shelf Life (unopened container):Two years