The Reality Of Braided Packing Failure

Braided Packing: The Industrial Sealing Solution That Actually Works

The Hidden Costs of Inferior Packing Materials

Most braided packing fails because manufacturers cut corners on quality. The real expense isn’t just material replacement – it’s:

• Unexpected production stoppages
• Safety risks from seal failures
• Constant maintenance repacking

Aohong’s wear-resistant braided packing solves these problems permanently.

What Makes Our Braided Packing Different

After solving chronic failures at a Jiangsu facility, we developed our 3rd-generation technology featuring:

1. Dual-phase reinforcement (carbon + bronze) for extreme abrasion resistance
2. Variable weave density to prevent high-pressure extrusion
3. Proprietary surface treatment cutting break-in time from 50 to 8 hours

“ASTM standards often don’t reflect real-world conditions,” explains Engineer Wang. That’s why we reject 12% of materials that pass standard tests.

Braided Packing Performance Comparison

ParameterStandard PTFEAohong PTFELifespan3-6 months22 months*Shaft Wear0.15mm/yr0.04mm/yrTemp Range-100~260°C-196~315°CBreak-in Torque18 N·m9 N·m

*2023 field data from Guangdong chemical plant

Proven Industrial Applications

Nordic Paper Kemi Plant

• Replaced graphite in 14 NaOH slurry pumps
• 19 months without repacking
• €47,000 maintenance savings
• Only 0.07mm shaft wear

Southeast Asia Offshore Compressor

• 14,000 continuous operation hours
• Survived salt spray destroying competitors
• Withstood 4.2g vibration loads

Critical Braided Packing Insights

1. Break-in period is crucial – 80% of failures occur in first 40-60 hours
2. Proper installation matters – 68% of failures stem from incorrect installation

Our solution includes:

• Pre-compressed manufacturing
• Visual compression indicators
• Anti-extrusion rings
• Simplified installation guides

Evaluating Your Current Packing

1. Measure annual shaft wear (<0.1mm ideal)
2. Track repacking frequency (>6 months target)
3. Analyze failure vs planned replacements

For operations demanding reliability:

• Phone: +8615373181024
• Email: sales@braided-packing.com
• WhatsApp: +8615373181024

Since 2008, we’ve proven that quality braided packing should work invisibly – no leaks, no problems, just years of dependable service.