Compression Packing

Compression packing is a cut-to-length sealing material used during maintenance and repair of valves, pistons, pumps, and flanges. This category includes PTFE and graphite packing in square profiles for commercial plumbing, pump-system, and equipment sealing work, including applications involving heat, steam, oils, water, or some chemicals.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose Compression Packing for the Sealing Job

Select compression packing by first matching the square packing profile to the equipment sealing space. Then compare material, operating exposure, and available length to suit the maintenance or repair task.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

Use Cases

Seal common equipment components

Compression packing supports sealing work on valves, pistons, flanges, piston pumps, and impeller pumps.

How to Choose

Match the profile first

Confirm the required width and height of the packing space, then choose a matching square profile: 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., or 1/2 in.

Applications

Consider the service environment

PTFE packing is represented for valve, piston, flange, and pump applications, including food and pharmaceutical environments where contamination control is important. Graphite packing is represented for heat- and steam-exposed equipment, with one reinforced option noted for oils, water, and some chemicals.

Additional Information

Plan for cut-to-length repairs

Available lengths include 5 ft., 25 ft., and 50 ft., allowing buyers to select the amount of material needed for installation, replacement, or ongoing maintenance work.

2Material types

PTFE and graphite compression packing options are represented.

4Square profiles

Choose from 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., and 1/2 in. sizes.

3Available lengths

Options are available in 5 ft., 25 ft., and 50 ft. lengths.

50 ft.Longest listed length

Selected graphite packing options provide 50 ft. of material.

Comparison Guide

Compare Compression Packing Options

Use this overview to compare the represented material types, equipment applications, and key selection considerations.

OptionRepresented applications and conditionsProfiles and lengths represented
PTFE compression packingValves, pistons, flanges, and pumps; includes food and pharmaceutical environments where contamination control is important.1/4 in. and 1/2 in. square; 5 ft. and 25 ft. lengths.
Braided expanded graphite compression packingPistons, impeller pumps, and flanges; supports equipment exposed to heat and steam.3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., and 1/2 in. square; 5 ft., 25 ft., and 50 ft. lengths.
Graphite packing with braided wirePump packing in demanding service conditions; resistance to oils, water, and some chemicals is needed.1/4 in. square; 25 ft. length.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Material Selection

Compare PTFE and graphite packing

The category includes two material types with distinct represented applications. PTFE options are used for valves, pistons, flanges, and pumps, while graphite options are used for pistons, impeller pumps, and flanges.

  • Choose PTFE for represented sealing work in valves, pistons, flanges, and pumps.
  • Consider PTFE where food and pharmaceutical environments make contamination control important.
  • Choose braided expanded graphite for represented piston pump, impeller pump, and flange applications.
  • Consider graphite options for applications exposed to heat and steam.
  • For demanding pump service involving oils, water, and some chemicals, compare the graphite packing with braided wire reinforcement.
Fit & Quantity

Match square size and length to the repair

Packing size is expressed as width by height. A correct profile match helps buyers select packing for compatible sealing spaces, while the continuous packing length can be cut for the requirements of the repair.

  • Available square profiles include 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., and 1/2 in.
  • Available lengths include 5 ft., 25 ft., and 50 ft.
  • Use shorter 5 ft. options when that amount suits the work.
  • Compare 25 ft. and 50 ft. options when more material is needed for maintenance and repair work.
  • Review minimum order quantity: many listed options have a minimum of 1, while one 1/2 in. graphite 5 ft. option has a minimum of 2.
Application Planning

Identify the equipment and exposure before selecting

Begin with the component being serviced, verify the packing-space dimensions, and account for the conditions stated for the packing material. This helps narrow the choice among the available PTFE, graphite, and reinforced graphite options.

  • For valve, piston, flange, or pump service, compare PTFE profiles and lengths.
  • For piston pumps, impeller pumps, and flanges exposed to heat or steam, compare graphite profiles and lengths.
  • For pump applications in demanding conditions, consider the braided-wire graphite option where resistance to oils, water, and some chemicals is needed.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What is compression packing used for?

Compression packing is used for sealing work on components such as valves, pistons, flanges, pumps, piston pumps, and impeller pumps.

What sizes are available in this category?

Represented square profiles include 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., and 1/2 in.

When should I compare PTFE and graphite packing?

Compare PTFE for represented valve, piston, flange, and pump applications, including food and pharmaceutical environments where contamination control is important. Compare graphite for represented piston, impeller pump, and flange applications exposed to heat and steam.

What lengths are available?

Available product lengths include 5 ft., 25 ft., and 50 ft. for cutting to the needs of maintenance and repair work.

Helpful Buying Guide

Choose Compression Packing for the Sealing Job

Select compression packing by first matching the square packing profile to the equipment sealing space. Then compare material, operating exposure, and available length to suit the maintenance or repair task.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

Use Cases

Seal common equipment components

Compression packing supports sealing work on valves, pistons, flanges, piston pumps, and impeller pumps.

How to Choose

Match the profile first

Confirm the required width and height of the packing space, then choose a matching square profile: 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., or 1/2 in.

Applications

Consider the service environment

PTFE packing is represented for valve, piston, flange, and pump applications, including food and pharmaceutical environments where contamination control is important. Graphite packing is represented for heat- and steam-exposed equipment, with one reinforced option noted for oils, water, and some chemicals.

Additional Information

Plan for cut-to-length repairs

Available lengths include 5 ft., 25 ft., and 50 ft., allowing buyers to select the amount of material needed for installation, replacement, or ongoing maintenance work.

2Material types

PTFE and graphite compression packing options are represented.

4Square profiles

Choose from 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., and 1/2 in. sizes.

3Available lengths

Options are available in 5 ft., 25 ft., and 50 ft. lengths.

50 ft.Longest listed length

Selected graphite packing options provide 50 ft. of material.

Comparison Guide

Compare Compression Packing Options

Use this overview to compare the represented material types, equipment applications, and key selection considerations.

OptionRepresented applications and conditionsProfiles and lengths represented
PTFE compression packingValves, pistons, flanges, and pumps; includes food and pharmaceutical environments where contamination control is important.1/4 in. and 1/2 in. square; 5 ft. and 25 ft. lengths.
Braided expanded graphite compression packingPistons, impeller pumps, and flanges; supports equipment exposed to heat and steam.3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., and 1/2 in. square; 5 ft., 25 ft., and 50 ft. lengths.
Graphite packing with braided wirePump packing in demanding service conditions; resistance to oils, water, and some chemicals is needed.1/4 in. square; 25 ft. length.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Material Selection

Compare PTFE and graphite packing

The category includes two material types with distinct represented applications. PTFE options are used for valves, pistons, flanges, and pumps, while graphite options are used for pistons, impeller pumps, and flanges.

  • Choose PTFE for represented sealing work in valves, pistons, flanges, and pumps.
  • Consider PTFE where food and pharmaceutical environments make contamination control important.
  • Choose braided expanded graphite for represented piston pump, impeller pump, and flange applications.
  • Consider graphite options for applications exposed to heat and steam.
  • For demanding pump service involving oils, water, and some chemicals, compare the graphite packing with braided wire reinforcement.
Fit & Quantity

Match square size and length to the repair

Packing size is expressed as width by height. A correct profile match helps buyers select packing for compatible sealing spaces, while the continuous packing length can be cut for the requirements of the repair.

  • Available square profiles include 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., and 1/2 in.
  • Available lengths include 5 ft., 25 ft., and 50 ft.
  • Use shorter 5 ft. options when that amount suits the work.
  • Compare 25 ft. and 50 ft. options when more material is needed for maintenance and repair work.
  • Review minimum order quantity: many listed options have a minimum of 1, while one 1/2 in. graphite 5 ft. option has a minimum of 2.
Application Planning

Identify the equipment and exposure before selecting

Begin with the component being serviced, verify the packing-space dimensions, and account for the conditions stated for the packing material. This helps narrow the choice among the available PTFE, graphite, and reinforced graphite options.

  • For valve, piston, flange, or pump service, compare PTFE profiles and lengths.
  • For piston pumps, impeller pumps, and flanges exposed to heat or steam, compare graphite profiles and lengths.
  • For pump applications in demanding conditions, consider the braided-wire graphite option where resistance to oils, water, and some chemicals is needed.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What is compression packing used for?

Compression packing is used for sealing work on components such as valves, pistons, flanges, pumps, piston pumps, and impeller pumps.

What sizes are available in this category?

Represented square profiles include 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., and 1/2 in.

When should I compare PTFE and graphite packing?

Compare PTFE for represented valve, piston, flange, and pump applications, including food and pharmaceutical environments where contamination control is important. Compare graphite for represented piston, impeller pump, and flange applications exposed to heat and steam.

What lengths are available?

Available product lengths include 5 ft., 25 ft., and 50 ft. for cutting to the needs of maintenance and repair work.