Can TEADIT JAMPAK be used in place of all conventional packing
applications?
No, it is not as simple as that. Jampak and the Seal-Cage System was designed for special applications. The shaft diameter, the operating temperature and the chemical characteristics of the medium are deciding criteria if Jampak can be used successfully or not. The biggest advantage of the Jampak System is the fact, that leakage can be stopped (reduced to an acceptable level) by injecting more Jampak sealant WITHOUT having to interrupt the production process!! Repacking of the pump – which becomes necessary with conventional packing after the leakage cannot be reduced to an acceptable level anymore – can be avoided or at least deferred until the next scheduled maintenance stop. You will find more details in our Jampak literature.
Can a gasket cut from a non-asbestos fibre sheet be re-used after a maintenance inspection?
This is not advisable for different reasons. These kind of materials are bound by some kind of rubber, and this rubber does harden with temperature and time. The gasket loses its malleability and therefore its ability to seal. A new gasket should be installed after every maintenance inspection.
Can a gasket cut from a Teadit 24SH sheet be used in all areas where Teadit 24B is currently being used?
Yes, this is certainly possible. Both styles are 100% pure PTFE. The multi- directional fibre structure of 24 SH offers even additional advantages. However, because the two materials behave slightly different under compression (width and thickness), it will be important to choose the correct dimensions. More details in our catalogue.
