Pump packing

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A packing gland that is too tight can also cause the pump to
draw more power. When packing is compressed, it squeezes
tightly around the shaft sleeve causing additional drag on the
shaft. Knowing the names of different centrifugal pump parts, and
their functions, is critical to proper pump maintenance and
operation.

What is a packing seal?

Packing seals have been the most widely used sealing solution
for many years. Packing seals use rope-like materials that wrap
around the shaft of a pump, filling in dead space and minimizing
fluid loss. ... Fluid leakage is stopped by either a wedge, V-ring or
O-ring as the lapped faces collapse.

How does gland packing work?

Gland packing is a braided, rope like material that is packed
around the shaft - physically stuffing the gap between the shaft
and the pump housing. The friction of the shaft rotating wears
away at the packing over time, which leads to increased leakage
until the packing is adjusted or re-packed.
Packing (Also Called Mechanical Packing)

Location Packing is located in the stuffing box and positioned in the dry end
of the pump. Function Packing serves to control the leakage of water along
the pump shaft and prevent air from entering along the shaft when the
pump is in a suction lift condition.