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VALVE PACKING [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
  • Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
CONT

The improvement and optimization of graphite foil and yarn for use as valve packing came about largely out of the need to find substitutes for asbestos packing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
  • Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
CONT

La mica es una sílice tratada y es similar al talco como lubricante; ambos se utilizan todavía en empaquetaduras de válvula pero rara vez en máquinas rotatorias por la alta fricción que producen.

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