Proper Packing Installation with the SealRyt Packing SeatingKit

Making sure your packing is installed correctly is key to keeping your pump seals working well and lasting longer. When packing is properly installed, it removes air gaps and helps the stuffing box, seal chamber, and rotating shaft function smoothly. This prevents mechanical problems and early wear.

In this post (and in the video below), we’ll explain why proper seating is important and how the SealRyt Packing Seating Kit can help you get the best results.

What is Seating and Why is it Important?

Seating the packing means pressing each ring firmly into place inside the stuffing box. This removes air gaps between the rings, the lantern ring, and the bottom of the seal chamber. If there are air pockets or spaces, it can weaken performance, wear down seal faces faster, and cause leaks. Poorly seated packing can lead to excessive leakage, weak shaft sealing, and a shorter sealing life.

Overview of the SealRyt PackingSeating Kit

The SealRyt Packing Seating Kit makes installing packing easier and more effective. It includes different seating pieces, color-coded by size, to fit various pump seals and shaft sizes. The kit helps compress each ring properly, reducing leakage drops per minute and improving sealing performance.

What’s in the Kit?

 The kit includes several packing pusher sizes to fit most stuffing boxes. All contained in a five-gallon storage bucket with a built-in seat on the lid for comfort.

 Included in kit:

Two Green 3/8” Pusher Strips*

Two Blue 1/2” Pusher Strips*

Two Yellow 5/8” Pusher Strips*

Two Black 3/4” Pusher Strips*

Two White 1” Pusher Strips*

*Packing Pushers come in one narrow and one wide widths.

How to Use the Packing SeatingKit

A Packing Seating Kit is imperative to install packing into a stuffing box correctly. Ensuring that each ring is fully seated is the first step to an effective seal. If packing is installed without seating, it can cause sleeve damage and reduce life-span. Seating allows the load to be evenly distributed over the entire ring set, thus creating a more adequate seal.

Click here to download the step-by-step instructions.

What are the Benefits of ProperPacking Seating?

●     Better Seal Performance: Reduces wear on seal faces and improves shaft sealing.

●     Longer Sealing Life: Cuts down on drops per minute and prevents premature failure.

●     Stronger Mechanical Seal Function: Properly installed packing stops leaks and enhances pump seals.

●     Saves Time and Money: Reduces the need for frequent replacements and minimizes downtime.

●     Improved Pump Efficiency: Ensures consistent sealing and better overall system operation.

Taking the time to seat your packing properly helps your sealing system work better and last longer. The SealRyt PackingSeating Kit makes the process easier, ensuring you get the perfect fit everytime.

For more details or to request a custom-sized seating piece, contact the SealRyt team today!

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