Overview
The Chesterton 000924 2lb 0.125″ Graphite Tape Packing 1400R is a reinforced, braided graphite tape packing engineered for high-performance sealing in rotating and reciprocating equipment. This packing features carbon yarn reinforcement within the graphite tape yarn as well as braided construction, making it suitable for both pump and valve applications where pressure and speed demand reliable sealing.
Key Features
- Reinforced braided graphite tape with corrosion inhibitor
- Forms a homogeneous mass under gland pressure to minimize leakage
- All-carbon/graphite composition withstands higher shaft speeds while limiting shaft/stem friction
- Structural carbon fiber reinforcement lowers extrusion in high-pressure valve applications
- Dual-purpose sealing for rotating equipment and valves, making it a universal mechanical packing
- Self-lubricating to reduce shaft or stem scoring and extend packing life in oxidizing atmospheres up to 455°C (850°F)
Technical Specifications
The 2lb spool (000924) delivers 0.125″ nominal width tape in the 1400R formulation, sized for common pump and valve stem configurations. The graphite-based matrix provides thermal conductivity and chemical resistance suitable for water, petroleum, and light chemical media.
Typical Applications
The 1400R excels as a sealing material for rotating equipment and valves, including:
- Centrifugal and reciprocating pump shafts
- Control valve stems in process plants
- High-speed rotating shafts requiring low friction
- High-pressure systems where extrusion resistance is critical
- Food, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical equipment
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
- Control and isolation valves
- Rotating and reciprocating shaft sealing applications
- Gland and box-style packing chambers
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Chesterton 1400R is offered under multiple part numbers depending on spool size and weight. The 000924 designation identifies this 2lb, 0.125″ width version. Verify part number compatibility with your application specifications before ordering.
Works With
- Standard packing gland assemblies and followers
- Pump and valve OEM specifications requiring graphite packing
- Systems using corrosion-inhibited packing compounds
- High-temperature sealing applications up to 455°C (850°F)
