Improve Stuffing Box Reliability

Back in December 2020, ProcessingEditor Jesse Osborne and SEPCO Regional Manager David Brewer discussed how to improve stuffing box reliability. The video below, originally on processing.com, details the basics for extending packing life and the health of rotating equipment.

To improve stuffing box reliability, you must optimize several factors,  including:

• Proper packing selection
• Precision installation
• Correct environmental controls setup
• Preventing or minimizing shaft deflection

Check out the video of their conversation below!