End-face seal for graphite electrodes

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 2005
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 194 KB
• Volume: 2005
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1350-4789
• DOI: 10.1016/s1350-4789(05)70839-4

✦ Synopsis

This patent describes a form of packing for a gland which is designed to dispense lubricant during operation. It comprises a hollow section of extruded elastomer with detachable running track of fibrous material such as aramid.

The elastomer provides a resilient base for the fibrous material. An arrangement is also included for the distribution of lubricant to adjacent packing rings.