{"product_id":"ptfe-gland-packing","title":"PTFE Gland Packing | Chemical-Resistant Pump \u0026 Valve Packing","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaybin supplies PTFE gland packing for pumps, valves and rotating equipment used in chemical, process, water treatment and industrial applications across South Africa and Africa. PTFE packing is selected where chemical resistance, low friction and clean sealing performance are more important than high-temperature steam capability or abrasive-duty strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Duty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis material family includes virgin, lubricated and graphite-filled PTFE grades for corrosive media, general chemical service and low-friction pump and valve applications. PTFE is commonly specified where graphite or aramid are not the primary fit and where media compatibility is critical to sealing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChemical process pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorrosive valve service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater treatment systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGeneral industrial pump and valve applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-friction rotating equipment sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance depends on operating temperature, pressure, shaft speed, media conditions and stuffing box clearance. PTFE offers broad chemical resistance and low friction, but correct selection must account for cold flow and extrusion risk under sustained compression or higher differential pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Service Issues Addressed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeakage in corrosive media\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFriction-related wear in pump and valve duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompression loss from cold flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtrusion under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduced packing life from incorrect media selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in various metric sizes and supplied by the box or per kilogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSelection Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect specification is based on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStuffing box dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOperating pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShaft speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedia compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClearance conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaybin supplies PTFE gland packing across South Africa and Africa, supporting maintenance teams with reliable chemical-resistant sealing solutions for pumps, valves and rotating equipment in demanding industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kaybin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46098609340588,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/4790\/6476\/files\/kaybin-ptfe-gland-packing-braided-square-compression.webp_1_1_d2bbb150-a793-4217-a1c6-1f938ee334f4.webp?v=1775209069","url":"https:\/\/kaybin.co.za\/products\/ptfe-gland-packing","provider":"Kaybin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}