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  1. 08-28-2014, 7:30 PM #1
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    Mechanical Packing?

    Got some interesting stuff today, among the items a box of "Mechanical Packing"? I will be posting some pics Saturday morning, just thought somebody might know what mechanical packing is used for. I bought it for the box, with the metal reinforced edges maybe '60s.
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  3. 08-28-2014, 8:09 PM #2
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    I believe your talking about material used in packing glands in fluid transfer components. Like the material in the packing behind a "packing but" on a faucet or hose bib. Comes in all varieties for industrial applications.
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    If it is the packing that Mark describes hold onto it. I had to repack 2 hose bibs this summer and the kids at Lowes or HD didn't have a clue to what I was talking about. They wanted to sell me new bibs! I found packing at a local Mom & Pop hardware store that was still in business...
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