A Guide to Stuffing Boxes and Shaft Seals: The hardware and installation options for reliable prop-shaft operation.

Autor: D'Antonio, Steve
Zdroj: Professional Boatbuilder; Dec2023/Jan2024, Issue 206, p46-54, 8p
Abstrakt: The article discusses prop-shaft hardware and installation options for reliable operation, emphasizing the mechanics of stuffing boxes, including their components, maintenance, and potential issues. Topics include stuffing box design, flexible hose installations, maintenance practices such as periodic inspections and replacement of weak elements like hoses and packing material, alongside guidelines for adjustment, testing and potential remedies for leaking issues in conventional stuffing boxes.
Databáze: Supplemental Index