Supagraf - Valve - Packing - For - Fugitive - Emissions - Control 1

Fitting guide for
Supagraf® valve packing for fugitive emissions control

Issue 1
i This guide applies to Supagraf® fugitive emissions control packings, particularly when used in valves to
TA Luft ‘High Grade’ certification, ISO 15848-1, or API 622.
1 Ensure valve is isolated, and all relevant personal protective equipment is

worn to ensure a safe working environment.
2 Carefully remove all old packing, one ring at a time, using James Walker
Packing Extractors.
3 Ensure stuffing box stem and bore are clean and free from debris. If
required, use a suitable solvent-based cleaner to remove ingrained
graphite.
4 Examine the stem, housing bore, gland follower and bolting for signs of wear
or damage. Repair and/or refurbish as required. Housing recommendations
include a maximum radial extrusion clearance of 0.2mm and a stem surface
finish of 0.4µm to 0.6µmRa
For detailed housing recommendations, please refer to the James Walker

Compression Packing Guide, which can be downloaded from the website
www.jameswalker.biz
5 Measure the valve stem and gland diameters, as well as the depth of the gland, so
the correct size of packing ring can be chosen.
The packing section (S) is calculated by:
S = (Housing bore diameter - Valve stem diameter) / 2

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6 Measure the depth of the stuffing box cavity (A) to determine how many
rings can be installed. Five or six packing rings should be used for optimum
performance; with a gland entry of at least 1 times the packing section in
length.
Ensure that the gland follower spigot length is at least 2 – 2.5 times the
packing section in length, so that adequate compression can be applied to
the packing without the follower ‘bottoming out.’
A
Gland ring/follower
S 2S - 2.5S
7 If the stuffing box cavity is too deep to Spacer bush
accommodate a suitable number of packing
rings; excess depth can be taken up by a
spacer bush (L). The bush should be made
from a suitable material for the process
conditions.
L Compression packing rings
8 Ensure bolt threads are clean. Then lubricate threads with an appropriate
lubricant, suitable for the required temperature range and application,
before applying any load.
Rings cut from length-form packing
9 Where length-form packing is used, spirally wrap the packing around a

mandrel of the same diameter as the valve spindle. Using a sharp knife, cut
axially along the mandrel to produce rings with a butt join.
i A James Walker Compression Packing Cutter will simplify the ring

cutting peration if scarf-split rings are to be used.
Fitting guide for
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Ring installation: preformed rings & cut length form rings

10 Install the rings individually. Partially enter both ends of the first ring
together into the gland, then insert the portion of the ring 180° from the join.
Subsequently fit both the points at 90° from the join. Tap the ring firmly to the
bottom of the housing, using the gland follower and/or a distance piece, as
required.
Fit the second ring, using the same technique, but ensure that the join is
staggered about 90° from that of the first ring.
11 Insert the gland follower (a split extension to the follower may be

required) and compress the first two rings to the full recommended
torque (see Section 16) using a calibrated torque wrench set to the
pre-determined bolt torque. This will generate the pre-determined stress
in the assembly.
12 Fit the next two rings, staggering the joins, and compress again with the
gland follower to the full recommended torque.
13 Fit the remaining one or two rings, staggering the joins, and compress
again with the gland follower to the full recommended torque.
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i Before system pressure is applied, bed-in the packing set using the following sequence;
14 A Unload the packing set completely by loosening B Compress the packing set with 25% of the
the gland follower bolts. predetermined torque.
0% 25%
C Cycle the valve (from fully open to closed and returning to fully open) 10 to 20 times
with the gland follower bolts at this level of tightness.
D Unload the packing set completely by loosening E Compress the packing set with 50% of the
0% 50%
F Cycle the valve (from fully open to closed and returning to fully open) 10 to 20 times
G Unload the packing set completely by loosening H Compress the packing set with 100% of the
0% 100%
I Cycle the valve (from fully open to closed and returning to fully open) 10 to 20 times
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15 It is advisable to check gland adjustment after a few hours of operation. Tighten as necessary.
If operational thermal cycles below 0°C are anticipated, additional bedding-in cycles under low-temperature
conditions should be undertaken (This will help to consolidate the packing).
Bolt load calculations

16 To achieve leakage performance to fugitive emission control levels, as required by standards such as ISO 15848-1,
it is recommended that a compressive stress of 50MPa to 70MPa is applied to the compression packing.
Note that the stress levels up to 100MPa may be required for certain applications.
The following formula calculates the approximate bolt torque required to achieve a stress of 70MPa, assuming
lubricated nuts & bolts.
Where: T is the required torque, measured in Nm

N is the number of bolts 0.011
D is the bolt diameter, measured in mm T= (B2 – C2) x D
N
B is the housing bore diameter, measured in mm
C is the valve stem diameter, measured in mm
Safety Data Sheets are available on request

James Walker, Gote Brow, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0NH, United Kingdom
Tel:+44 (0)1900 823555 Fax:+44 (0)1900 898354 [email protected]
Information in this publication and otherwise supplied to users is based on our general experience and is given in good faith, but because of factors which are outside our knowledge and control and
affect the use of products, no warranty is given or is to be implied with respect to such information. Unless governed by type approval or contract, specifications are subject to change without notice.
Statements of operating limits quoted in this publication are not an indication that these values can be applied simultaneously.
To ensure you are working with the very latest product specifications, please consult the relevant section of the James Walker website: www.jameswalker.biz.
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Fitting guide for

Supagraf® valve packing for fugitive emissions control

1 Ensure valve is isolated, and all relevant personal protective equipment is

For detailed housing recommendations, please refer to the James Walker

The packing section (S) is calculated by:

S = (Housing bore diameter - Valve stem diameter) / 2

L Compression packing rings

Rings cut from length-form packing

9 Where length-form packing is used, spirally wrap the packing around a

i A James Walker Compression Packing Cutter will simplify the ring

Ring installation: preformed rings & cut length form rings

11 Insert the gland follower (a split extension to the follower may be

Bolt load calculations

Where: T is the required torque, measured in Nm

Safety Data Sheets are available on request

© James Walker 20121 JW4776 0321/PDF

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