Refining Seals, Gaskets and Spares

Refinery sealing is about managing a very large number of leak paths across wide temperature and pressure ranges. Common focus areas include:

• Process pumps with mechanical seals, flush plans and quench arrangements
• Heat exchanger and vessel flanges where gasket compression and surface finish both matter
• Control and isolation valves needing correct packing and bonnet gaskets
• Steam, cooling water and utility systems that share the same site
• Planned shutdowns, when hundreds of gaskets and packing sets are required in a short window

These product families are commonly enquired about in this sector. Open any page for sizes, materials and buying options.

• Spiral wound gaskets: Spiral wound gaskets for general and higher-temperature flange joints.
• Graphite gaskets and packing: Graphite gaskets and packing for heat and chemical resistance.
• Mechanical seals: Mechanical seals for refinery pump duties.
• Cartridge seals: Cartridge seals for simpler installation and setting.
• Valves and valve spares: Valve spares and packing sets.

You can also browse all product categories or the online shop, where products are being added.

Gasket and seal selection follows the process fluid, operating temperature and the flange or pump design. Typically, flexible graphite and spiral wound constructions are considered for hot services, and PTFE types for aggressive chemicals, but suitability is application specific. Treat this as general guidance and confirm every choice against the manufacturer's data and your own site specification.

Information that speeds up a correct recommendation:

• Service fluid and its hazard classification
• Design and operating temperature and pressure
• Flange rating, facing, bolt count and gasket dimensions
• Pump make, model, shaft size and existing seal code

Turnaround planners can send a full bill of materials as a spreadsheet. We review it line by line, flag items that need clarification and quote what can be identified. Items with unresolved identification go to technical review.

If you are unsure what you have, start with find my seal, upload a drawing, or read about our technical support.

We suggest raising turnaround requirements early so quotes, documentation requirements and supply arrangements can be settled before the shutdown. Contact the head office on 011 079 6033 or use the quote form. Availability and lead times are confirmed per enquiry.

Globseals offers three ways to buy: buy online where a confirmed price is shown, request a quote for custom, bulk or unpriced items, or ask for technical review when identification is unresolved. Call 011 079 6033, WhatsApp 079 508 0989 or email info@globseals.com.