WPT-10102-FT 1/4IN TEFLON STUFFING BOX PACKING BY THE FOOT

WPT-10102-FT 1/4IN TEFLON STUFFING BOX PACKING BY THE FOOT

Teflon flax shaft packing is one of the most widely used shaft packings in the marine market. The main attraction for this packing is that it is inexpensive and does provide reasonably good performance. This shaft packing is braided from natural flax which is found in most parts of the world. The flax is braided into the correct size and is then impregnated with Teflon. The Teflon does not add strength, however it does provide for a surface that has a lower friction level than a natural packing without the Teflon. The net result is a reasonably good product at a competitive price found in most parts of the world. The drawback to the Teflon flax packing is that it is not a strong packing and does require replacement on a regular basis.