In today’s regulatory environment, any type of leakage causes a variety of fugitive emissions liabilities. We outline one of the fundamental valve sealing processes for ensured safety and compliance.
Valve packing is critical to flow control performance. It seals the gap between the valve stem and stuffing box so fluid cannot escape. The packing must maintain this seal while the stem moves through multiple cycles, temperature changes, and pressure variations. Even though the packing is only a minor cost of a valve, it has a significant impact on safety, reliability, and compliance.