Calculate stuffing box packing requirements and proper drip rate adjustment for shaft seals
Input Parameters
Results
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Packing Size
in
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Ring Length (each)
in
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Total Packing
in
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Target Drip Rate
drops/min
Reference
Packing cross-section = (bore ID - shaft OD) / 2
Ring length = π × average diameter
Traditional: 6-10 drops/min under way
Dripless seals: zero drip expected