Extending the V-Packing Life in a Legacy Forging Press

Challenge

To extend the seal life in a legacy forging press contaminated by a rusting manifold and other abrasive conditions.

Solution

System Seals’ custom Elite V-Packing, which integrates polyurethane and traditional elastomer-and-cloth seals to maximize abrasion resistance and sealing properties.

Result

The Elite Set more than tripled the life expectancy of the V-Packing from seven months to 18 months, saving the company $100,000 in reduced outages, maintenance and labor.

Tim Batten

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