Other reinforcement materials are also available:
Glass fiber--------High strength, lower cost
Carbon fiber------Less weight loss
UP202/203--Flexible Packing with Corrosion Inhibitor
Corrosion inhibitor acts as a sacrificial anode to protect the valve stem and the stuffing box.
APPLICATION:
It is a multi-service packing capable of a wide variety of uses throughout a plant. It can be used in valves, pumps, expansion joints, mixers and agitators in high-pressure, high-temperature hostile environments of hydrocarbon processing, pulp and paper, power stations, refineries and industries where effective sealing is vital.
Precaution: in oxidizing environment.
Recommendation:
Use preferably with UP203 high carbon fiber anti-extrusion packing rings.