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ROC Carbon Company

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Carbon/graphite turbine packing rings


High-performance circumferential shaft seals for steam turbines.
Carbon/graphite is the ideal material for steam turbine packing rings, and ROC Carbon is the perfect source for high-performance segmented packing rings. Our rings feature precision manufacturing and special material grades for optimum sealing performance and service life. Materials Carbon/graphite grades used are from our Group C graphite and Group F carbon/graphite materials. These grades have a fine-grain structure with excellent mechanical properties. Retaining (or garter) springs are made from Inconel (for temperatures above 700 F) or stainless steel. Stops are made from cadmiumplated steel or bronze. Precision manufacturing Sealing effectiveness of ROC Carbon turbine rings is achieved by a combination of careful design and painstaking craftsmanship in manufacturing. Shaft clearance calculations take into account the coefficient of thermal expansion of both the shaft material and the selected carbon/graphite grade as well as the exact operating temperature. Typical segment ends are either overlap or light-tight butt joints, and each joint is matched and marked. Ring faces are given a commercial lap finish. Availability ROC Carbon maintains an extensive inventory of the most popular packing ring styles. Our cross-reference system for OEM part numbers ensures that you get the correct replacement part quickly. Nonstandard and obsolete parts can be manufactured and delivered in ten working days for routine orders. However, in emergencies, many special orders can be shipped in a day or less. Technical services ROC Carbons engineering staff is available to help you evaluate seal problems and to recommend solutions involving seal geometry and material. For nonstandard parts for modified machines, we will recommend the proper turbine ring ID if you furnish steam conditions and shaft size.

ROC Carbon inventories a variety of popular turbine packing rings for fast, offthe-shelf delivery. Emergency custom orders can also be shipped quickly.

Lap joint

Butt joint

Typical segment joints

Angle OD profile

Straight OD profile

Typical OD profiles

To order For original equipment replacement parts, please furnish the OEM part number or the specifications of the machine. For custom-designed parts, we manufacture according to your drawings, or, if you wish, we will design a seal for you. For fastest response, call our toll-free number: 1-800-324-7743

Grades Typically Used for Turbine Packing Rings The table below presents physical properties for selected ROC Carbon grades that are typically used turbine packing rings. For full information on these grades, ask for our Grade Selection Guide. Consult ROC Carbons Applications Engineering staff for assistance in selecting the proper grade for your specific application. Physical Properties of Selected Turbine Ring Grades
Material Group CR Group Grade Composition Code1 Apparent Density gm/cc 1.64 1.70 1.76 1.72 1.74 1.70 1.70 1.72 1.65 1.75 Hardness Shore Scleroscope 45 45 50 762 55 45 70 65 80 80 Transverse Strength psi 2720 4200 4200 1900 6000 4800 9000 6000 8500 7800 MPa 19 29 29 13 41 33 62 41 59 54 Compressive Strength psi MPa 5570 10000 10000 5900 13000 11000 31000 27500 19000 15000 38 69 69 41 90 76 214 190 131 103 Modulus of Elasticity 106 PSI 1.6 1.2 1.2 1.7 2.1 2.1 2.5 2.4 2.0 2.4 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion x10-6/in./in./F 1.5 1.7 1.7 1.5 2.2 2.1 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.3 Oxidizing F 750 800 800 800 650 600 600 600 600 600 Temperature Limit Atmos. Inert C F 400 425 425 425 345 315 315 315 315 315 5000 5000 5000 5000 1800 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 Atmos. C 2760 2760 2760 2760 980 815 815 815 815 815

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

R-320 R-383 R-388 R-409 R-431 R-520 R-550 R-580 R-610 R-630

G G G G CG CG CG CG CG CG
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Composition Codes C Carbon G Graphite

Rockwell R

Note: The physical properties of ROC Carbon grades may vary in relation to the molded part size and configuration; the above values are typical and should be considered only as a guide or reference.

ROC Carbon Company

ROC CARBON

1605 Brittmoore, Houston, Texas 77043-3107 Phone 713-468-7744 Fax 713-465-2158 E-mail: eng@roccarbon.com www.roccarbon.com

High-performance carbon/graphite parts

High-performance carbon/graphite seals, bearings, and other parts for compressors, pumps, and turbines

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