Marine Stuffing Box
Packing Ultra X - Replaces Flax Packing in Stuffing Boxes
Ultra-X is a
braided hydrophobic fiber packing. Because of its composition and
design it lasts more than 5 times longer and outperforms all flax and PTFE packings in marine stern tube, rudder and bulkhead applications.
Available in the following sizes:
Size*
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
5/16"
3/8"
7/16"
1/2"
9/16"
5/8"
3/4"
7/8"
1"
1 1/8"
1 3/8"
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
Approx. FT/LB
67
35
20
13
9.5
7
5
4
3.2
2.3
1.8
1.4
1.2
1
.9
.7
Standard spools of 1, 3, 5 and 10 pounds.
Bulk spools of 25 and 35 pounds are also
available.
*Larger and custom sizes of packing is available upon request.
Expanded PTFE: Out performs standard flax and PTFE
High tensile strength: Will not get consumed in use
Graphite imbibed/silicone impregnated: Lowest friction of
any marine packing
Self-lubricating: Virtually needs no water for
lubrication
Stays pliable: Never gets brittle, hard or abrasive
High thermal conductivity: Over 5 times more thermally
conductive than flax and PTFE
Grease-free installation: Easy to cut and handle.
Conforms easily
