Inertex® Valve Stem Packing is a highly pliable product that will conform to worn valve stems and packing glands to help eliminate the need for costly downtime and repair.
The unique properties of PTFE assure valve operation, even after long periods of valve inactivity. It will not harden or dry out in service and will outlive the life of the valve.
Product Benefits:
- Non-contaminating, non-toxic, and FDA suitable
- Valve still activates easily after long periods of non-use
- Adds service life to old and worn valves
- Will not age, harden, shrink or dry out in service
- Withstands pressure limits for which the valve is designed
- Helps you meet tough EPA requirements for fugitive emissions
The Inertex® family of gasketing and sealing products are produced by proprietary processes protected by both U.S. and world patents.
All Inertex® products share the following typical properties:
- Pressure range, full vacuum to 3,000 PSI
- Low coefficient of friction (.02 like wet ice)
- Temperature range, -450°F to +600°F
- Extremely soft, excellent conformability
- FDA suitable (FDA 21 CRF 177.1550)
- No aging or hardening in service
- Little creep or cold flow
- 100% expanded virgin PTFE
- pH range from 0 to 14
