Q. How does the packing seal operate?
A. Packing seals fill in space and reduce fluid loss by wrapping rope-like materials around a pump's shaft.
Q. Why is compression packing used?
A. Compression packing is produced from various packing fibres. It eliminates leakage and improves the life of rotating equipment like pumps and valves.
Q. Where is gland packing employed?
A. Gland packing is used frequently for the sealing and preventing leakage of working fluid along the stem in valves and the shaft in pumps.