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Pump Packing Storage
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GregLamberson
Petroleum
ddurdle
The pump manufacturer should be able to give you long term storage procedures, I would suggest you contact them for input.
Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA
Consultant - Upstream Energy
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The pump manufacturer should be able to give you long term storage procedures, I would suggest you contact them for input.
Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA
Consultant - Upstream Energy
Website:
Cheddarcaveman
Mechanical
Where do you use (gland) packing in this day and age in such large quantities that you need to keep a warehouse full of it?
Most packing should come ready protected for long term storage but as already suggested, the supplier will give you full instructions to protect and store their particular product.
Most packing should come ready protected for long term storage but as already suggested, the supplier will give you full instructions to protect and store their particular product.
If you mean Packings or O-rings. I would get a copy of MIL-HDBK-695 - Rubber Products, Shelf Storage Life. It really comes down to what material are the packings made from because some materials need age & heat control during storage.
Here is a link to download the MIL HDBK
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Here is a link to download the MIL HDBK
Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
SWx 2007 SP 3.0 & Pro/E 2001
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It has been mentioned already, speak to pump manufcturers as if you dont follow this to the book, you could have an impact on any potential warranty claims.
Its important to mention to the manufacturer that long term storage will be requires as they can add surface protector to the pump before despatch, storage is simple, main point is to rotate the shaft c.6 times every few weeks.
Its important to mention to the manufacturer that long term storage will be requires as they can add surface protector to the pump before despatch, storage is simple, main point is to rotate the shaft c.6 times every few weeks.
Cheddarcaveman
Mechanical
Hello again "ddurdle". Can you answer some of the questions asked of you please, so that we can help you better?
It is no use posting a question and then ignoring it! Makes us feel we're wasting our time here!
It is no use posting a question and then ignoring it! Makes us feel we're wasting our time here!
The OP hasn't checked back since June 24, so it's probable he got the answers he needed.
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