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Packing Adjustment
WARNING
Packing is designed to leak. Therefore, when pumping hazardous liquids, a mechanical seal is recommended to minimize any potential
source of leakage that could result in a hazardous condition.
All packings must leak to perform properly. Their purpose is to control leakage—not to prevent it. The slight leakage along the shaft
provides proper lubrication to the packing. Pump packings have a lubricant, which acts as a primary sealant for the start-up and break-
in phases, during which this lubricant acts to reduce friction. Once the pump is on the line, external lubrication must be supplied to the
packing to keep it running properly and to attain longer life. If external lubrication is not supplied, the lubrication in the packings will
bleed out due to heat generation. Heat is a primary cause of packing failure. Pumps with packing will require periodic adjustment. To
accomplish this, gently and evenly tighten the packing gland nuts, which will further compress the packing. Do not over-tighten. Packing
is designed to keep leakage to a slight weep. Normally 2-3 drops per minute is acceptable. If excessive leakage persists after complete
adjustment, consider re-packing the stuffing box or using another packing type.
Lubrication Requirements
• Faceplate Bearings- The faceplate bearings are greased. Grease should be added to faceplate bearings when oil is changed.
Add grease through fitting until new grease can be seen exiting under lip seal where shaft enters bearing. Bearings are
designed to provide a minimum L10 life of 15,000 hours at maximum speed and pressures conditions.
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Housing Bushing- Housing bushings are fully lubricated by the pumped fluid and are maintenance free.
• Gear Case Bearings- Bearings are designed to provide a minimum L10 life of 15,000 hours at maximum speed and pressures
conditions and are splashed lubricated.
Lubrication Instructions for Tuthill Process Pumps
The oil in the gear case of the process pumps is “Lubriplate” APG9 a trade name of Fiske Brothers Refining Company – Toledo, Ohio.
Oil specifications are as follow
Viscosity at 100°F: 816 SSU
Viscosity at 212°F: 86 SSU
API Gravity: 26.5
Flash Point: 39°F
Fire Point: 440°F
Extreme Pressure Additives
Any 90-weight gear oil may be substituted if equivalent to above
The grease used in the faceplate ball bearing of the Industrial Series pump is “Lubriplate” 1200-2
Grease specifications are as follows
Lithium Base
N.L.G.I. #2
Work Penetration: 280
A.S.T.M. Dropping Point: 450°F
Minimum Oil Viscosity at 100°F: 950SSU
Water resistant with rust and corrosion inhibitors added
Any #2 bearing grease may be substituted if equivalent to above