Compression Packings Troubleshooting Failures Presented by the FSA Knowledge Series
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Troubleshooting Compression Packing Failures Packings may fail for a variety of reasons. Besides improper installation, packing failures are often due to worn or faulty equipment, shaft misalignment, uneven take-up on the gland bolts, or misapplications of packing material to an application. CAUTION: Follow safe handling procedures as given in Plant Safety Regulations and Material Safety Data Sheets.
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Troubleshooting Compression Packing Failures If you are having trouble, carefully remove and examine the old packing set. DO NOT THROW THE SET AWAY because it often gives clues as to the condition of the equipment and may be the means of solving the problem. The clues and possible causes were found by examining sets of packing which failed in service. CAUTION: Follow safe handling procedures as given in Plant Safety Regulations and Material Safety Data Sheets. 4
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