Operating Instructions
Shaft Sealing
Dokument
document
Blatt
sheet
Ausgabe
issue
OM.SEA.01e
1 (2)
A / 12.01.95
Gland Packing seepex Code A, C, E, F, S, V
1.
Commissioning
1.1
Adjusting the Gland Packing
When commissioned the factory-set gland packing is
only slightly tightened. For this reason, the packing
must be adjusted on-site to suit the prevailing
operating conditions.
1.2
Gland Packing at Overpressure in Suction
Chamber
50-100 drops per min. leakage is permissible at
startup until the packing material has settled (duration:
c. 10-15 min.). Following the settle time, the leakage
must be reduced to 1-10 drops per min. by uniformly
tightening the gland stuffing box. Leaking fluid drains
into the drip pan, lantern and/
or drive housing and carried off via a threaded drilling.
1.3
Gland Packing at Partial Vacuum in Suction
Chamber
With the low pre-set tightening level, the gland packing
requires c. 10-15 minutes before the packing material
settles. After this time, tighten
the gland stuffing box uniformly until no more air
is drawn in from the atmosphere.
2.
Monitoring during Operation
2.1
Checking for Leaks
Gland packings must be checked for leaks at regular
intervals while the pump is running. In the case of
excessive leakage (overpressure in suction chamber)
or intake of air (partial vacuum in suction chamber),
the gland stuffing box (302) must be tightened until the
permissible leakage rate is achieved see Point 1.2 or
1.3. If the gland packing has been tightened to such
an extent that the gland stuffing box (302) fits up
against the gland housing (300), it is neces-sary to fit
a new packing ring (301). If following tightening of the
new packing ring the gland stuf-fing box again fits up
against the gland housing, then it is advisable to
replace the entire gland packing. Timely renewal of the
packing will largely rule out the incidence of shaft
wear.
2.2
Operating Errors and Consequences
Gland packings are intended to limit, but not pre-vent,
the escape of the medium. Some leakage
is necessary to reduce friction and carry off the
associated friction heat.
Correct:
lubrication by
liquid and
antiseize agent
Incorrect:
no liquid
lubrication due
to excessive
stuffing box
pressure;
impregnation is
squeezed out.
Consequence:
dry running,
burning of the
packing. Severe
shaft wear leading
to heavy leakage.
