Packing Replacement at Pyrite Chemical Facility
Process Technologies, Inc.
Customer
Pyrite Chemical Facility in Southeast PA
Location
Pennsylvania
Specialist
Mike Reinbold
System
Chesterton 1724 cut ring packing set and Rotary Live Load
Date Installed
November 9, 2006
Problem
The Kynar reactor cycles from ambient to 300 F several times per week. Existing packing was being replaced approximately every four weeks and required frequent interim adjustments.
Results
Packing life increased from four weeks to six months and
frequent adjustments between repacking were eliminated.