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One of the first problems that arises with packed stuffing boxes is the choice of proper packing material. Until recently, the most popular kinds of packing were asbestos-filled. Even today, these packings are still regarded by many as the most versatile and economical. However, because the use of these packings might constitute a health hazard under certain circumstances, substitutes are being used with increasing frequency.
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Yedidiah, S. (1996). Sealing Rotating Parts. In: Centrifugal Pump User’s Guidebook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1217-8_17
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