BPG 6550
Properties
This packing is made of flexible carbon yarn and a special graphite-based impregnation.
Applications
The product is designed for use in valve applications.
DENSITY
1.22 g/cm³
Operation Parameters
| Speed | 2 m/s |
| Temperature | –30°C … +400°C (most media) –30°C … +550°C (steam) |
| pH Value | 0 … 14 |
| Pressure | 30 MPa |
Product Specifications
| Media | Hot water, hot air, steam, acids* and alkalis. |
| Variations | BPG 6555 – braided from flexible graphite core with a wear resistant cover made from pure carbon yarn BPG 6570 – braided from graphite yarn which is obtained from carbon yarn |
*Exceptions: heavily oxidising acids such as hot sulphuric acid and nitric acid
Benefits
- Very high temperature resistance
- Reduced friction, longer service life
- High strength carbon yarn
- Used as anti-extrusion and wiper end ring