Renowned for superior quality, leakage control, service life and dependability, Robco’s Canadian made compression packing is developed, tested and manufactured at Robco’s Montreal facility using state of the art materials such as PTFE, carbon, graphite, Kevlar® Kynol® and Teflon®. Used in various combinations and with a wide selection of proprietary coatings, our packing product line solves industry's toughest pump and valve applications in industry across the globe.
Robco’s compression packing is used in the petrochemical, pulp and paper, power generation, nuclear, mining, metal processing, plastics, chemical processing, manufacturing, transport, aerospace, food and marine industries.
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ACRYLIC PACKING
Good general purpose packing for moderate chemical applications. Produced from high quality synthetic yarn
DYNAMIC PACKING | 5019 Acrylic / Graphite | 5050 Acrylic / PTFE |
CARBON PACKING
Robco Carbon Packing offers energy savings and exceptional performance at high surface speed
DYNAMIC PACKING | 3400 Carbon | 3425 Carpak | 3440 Carbon Packing |
3450 Carbon / inconel | 3451 Carbon / Soft Core | ||
STATIC PACKING | 3450 Carbon / inconel | 3451 Carbon / Soft Core |
COMPOSITE PACKING
Specialties Packing developed for various applications
DYNAMIC PACKING | 4257 Refiner Packing | 4259 Slurry Packing | 4777 Pump Jack Packing |
5079 PTFE / Graphite | Carboform Valve Packing Ring |
GLASS PACKING
This chemically treated glass packing offers resistance to high temperatures and a long service life
STATIC PACKING | 290 High-Temp Rope | 290 HTVS Crucible Lid Seal |
GRAPHITE PACKING
Graphite packing offers an excellent chemical resistance, is thermally conductive and can be used in extreme pressure conditions.
DYNAMIC PACKING | 1200 Graphite (Low rpm) | 1250 Graphite / Carbon | |
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STATIC PACKING | 1200 Graphite | 1220 Graphite / Inconel | 1250 Graphite / Carbon |
1342 Graphite | Graph-Tape |
METAL PACKING
Copper valve packing and crimped aluminum packing
DYNAMIC PACKING | 871 Aluminum / Glass | ||
STATIC PACKING | 399 Copper Wire |
NATURAL FIBRE PACKING
Good general purpose packing for moderate applications
DYNAMIC PACKING | 380 Flax Tallow | 4040 Flax / PTFE |
POLYMER PACKING
This packing offers excellent abrasion and fatigue resistance
DYNAMIC PACKING | 4010 Kynol / PTFE | 4025 Nomex / PTFE | 4029 Para.Aramid / PTFE |
STATIC PACKING | 4025 Nomex / PTFE | 4029 Para.Aramid / PTFE |
PTFE PACKING
PTFE compression packing is known for its exceptionally high resistance to chemicals
DYNAMIC PACKING | 1123 PTFE / Oil | ||
STATIC PACKING | 1121 PTFE | 1123 PTFE / Oil | 1175 Extruded PTFE |
PTFE & GRAPHITE PACKING
These universal packing products offer excellent sealing capabilities on valves or at high speed
DYNAMIC PACKING | 174 PTFE / Graphite | 1140 GFO PTFE / Graphite | |
STATIC PACKING | 174 PTFE / Graphit | 1140 GFO PTFE / Graphite |
Robco 174PTFE and Graphite |
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This compression packing is produced from a high tensile modulus PTFE yarn with a high percentage of micronized graphite and a small percentage of dimethylsiloxane. |
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Robco 290High Temperature Rope |
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The 290-Series ropes are made from chemically treated glass which possess the advantages of glass ¬filament without any of its shortcomings. These ropes last 2-3 times longer than traditional glass, silica or ceramic ropes that are often prohibited for health issues. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 290 HTVS
Crucible Lid Seal |
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More eff ective than other crucible lid seals. 290 HTVS has slow compression properties yielding longer service life, maintains vacuum, is chemically resistant to cryolite and easy to remove. Molten aluminum doesn’t unravel or stick to the seal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 380Flax-Tallow |
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A time-honored packing made from long line flax yarn, lubricated with a tallow compound. For moderate temperatures and pressures, water, reciprocating or rotary equipment and stern glands on ships. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 399Copper Wire |
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Produced from a tightly braided copper wire to form a solid, high-density packing suitable for water, steam or gases at high temperatures. It can be used on rods or plungers, particularly in heavy-duty hydraulic service. Generally used as end rings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 871Crimped Aluminum & Glass Core |
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Robco 871 is made with a fiberglass core, encased in lubricated and graphited crimped aluminum foil and die formed to shape and size. Available with either dry or lubricated core in round, square or rectangular shapes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 1120Food Grade PTFE |
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This 100% pure PTFE packing combines high tensile strength and initial modulus, a low elongation at break and high load bearing capacity without cold flowing. ROBCO 1120 is completely free of any additional treatment such as colloidal PTFE or oil. Meets FDA; 21-CFR 177.1550. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 1121Dry PTFE |
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The only additional treatment to the pure PTFE yarn consists of an aqueous dispersion of polytetra-uoroethylene. ROBCO 1121 is intended for valve services. Thermally stable and chemically resistant, no hardening or shrinking will occur. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 1123PTFE & Oil |
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This pure PTFE packing combines high tensile strength and initial modulus, a low elongation at break and outstanding load bearing capacity without cold owing. Other properties include: near universal chemical inertness, self-lubrication, and will deform under minimum gland follower compression. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 1140 GFO
PTFE & Graphite |
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Produced from a high tensile modulus PTFE yarn with a combination of micronized graphite and silicone lubricant resulting in a packing that retains nearly all of pure PTFE’s chemical resistance while operating at pump speeds up to 4300 fpm in cool liquids. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 1175Extruded PTFE Valve Packing |
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ROBCO 1175 is a remarkable advance on other PTFE based packing with noticeably increased flexibility thanks to a special extrusion process. Robco 1175 conforms to valve studs and used compression glands, eliminating the need for expensive repairs on older valves. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 1200Thermograf® Flexible Graphite |
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Braided from exfoliated, expanded graphite and calendered to a density of 65-70 lbs/ft3. For valve and pump services, it combines extreme self-lubricating properties, pressure bearing capability, chemical resistance and resilience. We suggest using style 1200 with braided fiber end rings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 1220
Flexible Graphite and Inconel® Jacket |
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ROBCO 1220 is a compression packing produced from exfoliated, expanded graphite yarns, which are individually encapsulated by an Inconel® wire jacket that allows the packing to handle higher pressure than standard expanded graphite packing. Passes API 589 rev. II fire test. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 1250Flexible Graphite with Carbon Corners |
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Universal mill packing that operates with minimal cooling water. Easy to install, it reduces dilution, improves process temperature and does not extrude from stuffing box. Operates at very high speeds and tolerates more wear and tear than other packing. Requires minimal adjustments after start-up. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 1342Pure Graphite Filaments |
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ROBCO 1342, a graphitic filament packing with a 99% plus carbon assay, combines chemical resistance with exceptional resilience and heat conductivity. An excellent choice for boiler feed, condensate, high speed rotary applications and end rings on high pressure/temperature valves. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 3400High Purity Carbon |
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Pure filament carbon packing with good chemical resistance to concentrated alkalies encountered in the Kraft pulping process. Exceptional performance at high surface speeds. ROBCO 3400 is also predominantly used as end-rings in high pressure/temperature valves. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 3425Carpak |
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Braided from high carbon assay and PTFE, Robco 3425 provides balanced chemical and thermal resistance making it an ideal universal packing for pulp and paper operations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 3440The “Workhorse” Carbon Packing |
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Superior yet economical alternative packing for universal application in alumina refifining, mining, pulp and paper and other heavy industries. The “Workhorse” performs well at elevated temperatures with chemicals and moderate abrasion found on rotary equipment used in the above industries. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 3450Carbon and Inconel® Valve Packing |
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This stiff wire-reinforced carbon packing is a good choice for high pressure, moderate temperature static and semi-static valve applications. Used widely in heavy oil extraction operations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 3451Carbon and Soft Core Valve Packing |
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ROBCO 3451 made from wire-reinforced carbon with a malleable core is commonly used for semi-static applications requiring a packing that will deform easily under compression at moderate temperatures and pressures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 4010Kynol® and PTFE |
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Produced from Kynol™ novoloid pretreated with a break-in lubricant and then saturated with PTFE. Broad chemical resistance to acids, bases, solvents, fuel and steam. Recommended for moderately abrasive environments where contamination of graphite particles in the fluid process is unacceptable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 4025
Nomex® and PTFE |
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Made of polymer aromatic polyamides white fibre, it possesses excellent static and dynamic fatigue resistance as well as a negative coefficient of expansion. Well suited to abrasion under temperature changes, it is an obvious choice when color contamination is an issue. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 4029Para-Aramid and PTFE |
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Made of all polymer aromatic para-aramid fibre, it possesses excellent abrasion and fatigue resistance. Excellent for mine tailings, slurries, sewage applications, and moderately severe acids and alkalies, it is used extensively on groundwood in the pulp and paper industry. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 4040Flax and PTFE |
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A long fibre flax yarn saturated with colloidal PTFE and break-in grease lubricant. While economical, Robco 4040’s high wet strength, low abrasion, low friction, and self-lubricating properties of the colloidal PTFE makes this packing easy on shafts and sleeves. An appropriate choice for stern tubes on ships. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 4257Refiner Packing |
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Developed specifically for wood pulp refiners, this high vibration/high surface velocity resistant packing with exceptional resilience will not damage shafts or sleeves under normal conditions, even at elevated speeds. Resists elevated temperatures and steam. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 4259Slurry Packing |
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This packing is specifically engineered to handle slurries in high abrasion/high surface velocity environments in presence of vibration, pressure and steam without damaging pump shafts or sleeves. Retaining its mechanical integrity at high shaft speeds and performing well with mild chemicals or steam where it will not hydrolyze. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 4777Pump Jack Packing |
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Robco 4777 o ffers better heat dissipation than regular PTFE packing, better abrasion resistance and longer packing life and integrity. It retains its chemical resistance with improved thermal stability using a specific braiding pattern and density. Exceptional non-oxidizing lubricant provides minimal friction even at high temperatures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 5019Acrylic & Graphite - Translok |
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A general purpose packing that can service mild chemical applications without becoming vulnerable to excessive deformation under high operating pressures and performs at moderate speeds without glazing, carbonizing or becoming abrasive. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 5050Acrylic & PTFE |
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A general purpose packing that can service mild chemical applications without becoming vulnerable to excessive deformation under high operating pressures and performs at moderate speeds without glazing, carbonizing or becoming abrasive. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco 5079PTFE, Graphite and Para-Aramid |
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Braided GFO® fibre yarns with para-aramid corners to achieve optimal sealing results in abrasive applications under high temperature and pressure conditions. Ideal for reciprocating applications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco CarboformValve Packing Ring |
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Carboform™ moulded rings consist of a unique mixture of inorganic fibres, graphite and an elastomeric binder combining thermal and chemical stability. Used by OEM’s to effi ciently seal bronze valve stems, it is designed for easy factory assembly and quick installation with one ring required per unit. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco Graph-TapeHigh Pressure Valve Packing Precursor |
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This exfoliated expanded graphite tape is wound into a circular shape and die-formed into solid packing rings. Ideal as middle rings for high temperature valves operating up to 1200ºF in steam environment. Often used in conjunction with Robco 1220, 1342 or 3400 end-rings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Packing Tools
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Robco Rigid Packing Tools
Rigid Packing Tools |
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These tools are made from high quality steel with an oil finish and warranted not to break, when used as directed, in removing packing from stuffing boxes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco Flexible Packing Tools
Flexible Packing Tools |
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These tools are made of tempered steel with two flexible spiral steel shafts, one inside the other, wound in opposite directions that make up the shank. The handle is die cast for durability and the point is tempered. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco Flexible Packing Tools
Flexible Packing Tools with Removable Tips |
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The interchangeability of tips allows great versatility. Worn or damaged tips may be replaced at minimal cost rather than sacrificing the entire tool. Woodscrews are used for hardened packing while corkscrews handle most other applications. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Robco Bruno Packing Tools
Bruno Packing Tools |
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These packing extractors are designed to access the most difficult areas. The Bruno specialty tool is made strong and tough to enable removal of old hardened packing. Unique angles allow you to navigate around various shafts with ease. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Kevlar® and Teflon® are registered trademarks of DuPont. Kynol® is a registered trademark of American Kynol, Inc.