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WARNING:
Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your specifc applica-
tion should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability.
For specifc application recommendations consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper
sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from feld testing,
customer feld reports and/or in-house testing.
While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no respon-
sibility for errors. Specifcations subject to change without notice. This edition cancels
all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.
GARLOCK is a registered trademark for packings, seals, gaskets, and other products
of Garlock.
Style 5904
Food grade packing
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Ideal for food processing applications
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Pliable, wear-resistant and dimensionally stable
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Resists most caustic media
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Rugged and non-toxic
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Ingredients conform to USDA requirements and
meet FDA Title 21 CFR 172.878, 177.1550,
178.3570 and 178.3620(a)
Specifcations
Construction:
LATTICE BRAID
®
PTFE flament
Equipment:
Pumps, dryers, cookers, blenders,
mixers, and other centrifugal rotary
food processing equipment
Temperature:
-450°F (-270°C) to +500°F (+260°C)
pH range:
0-14
Shaft speed:
To 1,500 fpm plus (8 m/s)
Pressure:
To 300 psi (20 bar) rotary/centrifugal
Style 1004 Lantern
Ring Coil
*
Economical and easy to handle
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Costs up to 50% less than OE-supplied lantern rings
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Easily cut with knife or saw, and short lengths splice
together, eliminating waste
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Easy to install** and remove from stuffng box—re-
duces costly downtime
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High-purity PTFE offers chemical resistance in a
broad range of rotary services
Specifcations
Construction:
Wear-resistant high-grade PTFE
Equipment:
Pumps
Temperature:
To +500°F (+260°C)
pH range:
0-14 (except strong oxidizers)
Flush Water
Products
FLUSH-GARD
™
Seal
Reduces fush water
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Throat cavity bushing reduces fush water
consumption
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Extends equipment life by protecting sleeve and
packing from media attack
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Split design installs easily, without equipment disas-
sembly
Specifcations
Construction:
Graphite-flled PTFE
Temperature:
-250°F (-157°C) to +450°F (+232°C)
Surface speed:
To 2,500 fpm (12.7 m/s)
†
pH range:
0-14 (except strong oxidizers)
* U.S. Patent #4,498,681; Canada Patent #1,271,788
** For maximum strength and density, install with slots toward shaft; for
maximum gland water fow, install with slots away from shaft.
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Above 2,500 fpm, consult Garlock.
††
INCONEL is a registered trademark of Inco Alloys International, Inc.
†††
PBI is a registered trademark of Celanese Corporation.
PTFE Packings