Compression Packings

For Valve Stems
We manufacture 20 grades of compression packing for valve stem duties.
A number of these are highly recommended for VOC fugitive emission control, with our Supagraf® Premier independently rated as the world-beating product in its class.
Click here for the Compression Packing Guide pdf.
Featured Products
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Supagraf® Control
Long-term sealing plus fugitive emission control
- High integrity sealing with low-friction for control valves.
- Reduces fugitive emissions to below 50ppm to help industry meet EU IPPC Directive.
- TA Luft and ISO 15848-1 certified in valves.
- Long-term adjustment-free operation - over 100,000 valve strokes.
- Maximum system pressure: 25MPa.
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Supagraf® Premier
World-beating fugitive emission control
- Independently certified to TA Luft requirements.
- Fugitive emission control to well below 100ppm.
- Top of its class in independent tests run on behalf of CAPI Group (Akzo Nobel, Shell, Dow and DSM).
- Low friction on rotary and rising stem valves.
- Maximum system pressure: 25MPa.
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Full Product Range
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Arasele
Hardwearing - yet soft and flexible
- Long-life sealing with aggressive slurries.
- Clean 'white' packing to replace 'yellow' aramid.
- Reduces stockholding - suits many valves/pumps.
- Maximum system pressure: 15MPa.
- Also highly recommended for pump duties.
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DuPont™ KVSP®
Fugitive emission control with Kalrez®
- DuPont™ Kalrez® Valve Stem Packing.
- Alternate V-rings of perfluoroelastomer and PTFE or DuPont™ Zymaxx® composite.
- Five-part set can reduce valve stem leakage to 10ppm or less.
- For valves at oil, gas, petrochemical and chemical processing sites.
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Duramid®
High-performance packing for harsh conditions
- Cross-plaited aramid yarn construction.
- For arduous duties and abrasive media.
- Approved for potable water.
- Maximum system pressure: 15MPa.
- Also recommended for pumps.
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Fluograf®
Outstanding performance with aggressive media
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Highly versatile packing of 100% GORE® GFO® yarn.
- Approved for potable water.
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Extended service life - by up to 400% in harsh enviroments.
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Maximum system pressure: 8MPa.
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Also recommended for pump duties.
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Fluolion® Emulsion XA-P
High performance packing for caustic chemicals
- Universal packing of a unique synthetic yarn, cross-plaited over an elastomeric core.
- Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.
- Maximum system pressure: 10MPa.
- Also recommended for pumps.
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Fluolion® Filament D
Potable water and food-processing duties
- PTFE-based packing cleansed of all organic matter and volatile content.
- Approved for potable water services.
- Maximum system pressure: 25MPa.
- Also suitable for slow speed pumps.
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Fluolion® Filament L
Exellent chemical resistance
- Cross-plaited in tough, thermally stable PTFE fibre yarn.
- Long-life valve sealing with minimum maintenance.
- Chemical compatibility: pH 0-14.
- Maximum system pressure: 15MPa.
- Also suitable for pumps.
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Grafpak
High temperature steam and aggressive chemicals
- Graphite filament yarn lubricated with pure graphite.
- For control valves and stop valves with steam or chemicals.
- Wide temperature range: -50°C to +550°C.
- Maximum system pressure: 15MPa or higher.
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Hornet
Designed for slurries and abrasive media
- Aramid at corners, PTFE/graphite in the body, over an elastomeric core.
- Long sealing life with highly abrasive media.
- Approved for potable water.
- Maximum system pressure: 25MPa.
- Also recommended for pumps.
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Liongraf
Our economical, universal packing
- Cross-plait construction of graphite and PTFE yarn.
- Durable, high strength, low friction material.
- Resists steam, fuels, oils, acids, alkalis, solvents...
- Maximum system pressure: 12MPa.
- Also recommended for pump duties.
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Ramiex
Our strongest rot-proof natural fibre packing
- Ramie fibre yarns impregnated with PTFE.
- Outstanding resistance to extrusion and abrasion.
- Widely used in the mining and quarrying sectors.
- Maximum system pressure: 25MPa.
- Also highly recommended for pump applications.
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Supagraf® Control
Long-term sealing plus fugitive emission control
- High integrity sealing with low-friction for control valves.
- Reduces fugitive emissions to below 50ppm to help industry meet EU IPPC Directive.
- TA Luft and ISO 15848-1 certified in valves.
- Long-term adjustment-free operation - over 100,000 valve strokes.
- Maximum system pressure: 25MPa.
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Supagraf® LF Rings
Low friction plus fugitive emission control
- Moulded rings of expanded graphite with special low-friction coating.
- Fugitive emission control to 50ppm or better.
- Retains low-friction with emission control for 60,000+ valve cycles.
- Maximum service pressure: 25MPa.
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Supagraf® Moulded Rings
Exceptional operating qualities
- Graphite foil preformed into endless or spilt rings.
- Outstanding chemical and temperature capabilities.
- Approved for potable water applications.
- Highest purity Nuclear Grade also available.
- Maximum system pressure: 25MPa.
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Supagraf® Premier
World-beating fugitive emission control
- Independently certified to TA Luft requirements.
- Fugitive emission control to well below 100ppm.
- Top of its class in independent tests run on behalf of CAPI Group (Akzo Nobel, Shell, Dow and DSM).
- Low friction on rotary and rising stem valves.
- Maximum system pressure: 25MPa.
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Supagraf® RibbonPak
High temperature duties with aggressive media
- Graphite ribbons plaited into length form packing.
- Widely used for steam and chemical processing.
- Outstanding chemical and temperature ranges.
- Maximum system pressure: 25MPa.
- Also recommended for centrifugal pumps.
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Supagraf® RibbonPak M
Reinforced graphite for high temperature duties
- Graphite ribbon reinforced with Inconel® wires.
- For very high temperature duties at power stations, refineries, metallugical plants, etc...
- Excellent chemical resistance.
- Maximum system pressure: 30MPa.
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Supagraf® Tape
Maintenance expedient for valve stem sealing
- Exfoliated graphite tape for swift application.
- Suitable for steam, petroleum products, acids, etc...
- Very wide temperature range.
- Suitable for potable water duties.
- Maximum system pressure: 7MPa.
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Supagraf® PremiPak
Superior combination set for valves performing arduous duties
- Graphite construction using class-leading packing rings.
- For stop valves and control valves working up to to 450°C.
- Customised sets also designed to match operating conditions.
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Valcor® Hi-Temp
Valve stem duties to 1000°C constant with gases
- Recommended for slow rotary duties.
- Withstands excursions to 1100°C.
- Made from non-hazardous mineral fibres.
- Competitively priced alternative to hard ceramic fibre materials.
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