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H Y D RO E L E C T R I C I N D U STRY
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION GUIDE
Hydroelectric Plant Product Recommendation Guide
PMG / Permanent Magnetic Generator

Excitor Lines

Lift / Thrust Bearing

5

Main Generator Stator

Generation Rotor

Turbine Brakes
2 3
Wicket Gate Linkage
Servo Motor
Coupling 2 3 4

Turbine Oil Wicket Gate Head Cover

Cooling / Main 2 3 4
Bearing System
5

Wicket Gate Shafts

2 3 4 6
Shaft Packing
6

Wicket Gate

Kaplan Blade Runner

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Recommended Products
1 Hydraulic Seals Sheet Gasketing
Turbine Runner Blade Packing: 5 MULTI-SWELL™ Gasketing:
Garlock’s double reversed packing set is Multi-SwellTM is a unique gasketing material
specially designed for the Turbine Runner perfect for the Hydroelectric industry. This
Blade application. With more than 25 years of proprietary material creates its own load when
experience with our Turbine Blade packing it comes into contact with oil or water.
design, provides the ultimate sealing
solution. This packing assembly is designed Twice as soft as conventional gaskets, Multi-Swell™ is easy to
to keep lubricants from entering the river cut and readily conformable even to irregular pitted flanges,
water and at the same time keep the river ensuring tight seals with lower loads.
water from entering the lubrication system.

The Turbine Blade design features the flexible style 435 vee rings Compression Packing
manufactured with a pre-shrunk cotton fabric and nitrile elasto-
mer combined with style 261 (rock-hard) supporting adapters. 6 TurbinePack 1965:
Each packing set is designed with an axial preload which elimi- Garlock designed TurbinePack 1965
nates the guess work during installation, ensuring a proper fit with proprietary materials that
and tight seal. stand up to high silt environments
without being abrasive to turbine shafts.
These exclusive materials ensure multiple
2 CHEVRON® Packing: years of service and reduced equipment
The original automatic vee ring packing set maintenance costs. TurbinePak 1965
ideally suited for the hydroelectric industry. handles better and is more flexible
Each packing set features multiple sealing lips than other large cross section
that eliminate catastrophic failure and packings, allowing for easier
encompass a hinged design that will provide an installation.
automatic reaction to increasing/decreasing
pressure. While TurbinePack 1965 is our best packing for hydro-electric
service, we also offer a number of other high quality compres-
sion packing products including our Genuine GFO® packing,
3 GARTHANE® U-Seal: Garlock Style 5100.
The Garthane U-Seal is manufac-
tured with 90 durometer clear
urethane compatible with water
and petroleum oils. Each U-Seal
is designed with a reversed bevel
lip design keeping friction to a
minimum. The U-Seal design is a perfect
solution for applications with packing space constraints.

4 POLY-TOPTM:
The Poly-Top is a unique set
configuration that has found
widespread popularity due to their
high sealing efficiency. The set utilizes the combination of two WARNING:
proven designs, Garlock CHEVRON® packing and the Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your
specific application should not be undertaken without independent study
Garthane U-Seal. and evaluation for suitability. For specific application recommendations
consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper sealing products could
result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from
field testing, customer field reports and/or in-house testing.
While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we
assume no responsibility for errors. Specifications subject to change
without notice. This edition cancels all previous issues. Subject to
change without notice.
 Technical Services
Training that they also are safe. Garlock testing facilities Technical Support Engineering
are the most comprehensive and most sophis- Capabilities:
Worldwide, Garlock customer training programs
ticated in the industry. As a result, our products
are available at your location or ours. They Our engineering staff will work with your mainte-
are thoroughly tested to worldwide standards
range in scope from public field seminars to nance and technical people to design products to
such as API, DIN, JIS, ASTM, and more, and
programs that are tailored to meet the specific meet your specific application needs.
are proven for the widest range of applications,
needs of your on-site contractors or plant main-
temperatures, pressures and chemicals.
tenance personnel. Research and Development:
Garlock customers also benefit from the
Environmental Awareness Using some of the most technologically advanced
extensive factory training programs that our equipment available, our research and develop-
own sales, marketing and technical personnel Through our global network, we stay informed
of environmental standards and laws so that our ment teams explore new opportunities presented
must undergo. This rigorous training provides by new materials, constructions and applications.
them with the product knowledge and hands on sealing technologies and products will always
experience required to service your fluid sealing meet or exceed your needs. We make every
effort to keep our customers fully informed of Problem-solving Assistance:
needs.
changing standards and regulations. Garlock team technicians are available for prob-
Testing Capabilities Our products help customers remain good lem solving when and where you need them. This
neighbors by conserving water and other natural includes being available to monitor or assist in
Our testing capabilities enable us to provide the installation of products in critical applications
resources, reducing noise pollution and increas-
Garlock customers with comprehensive perfor- to ensure that products are properly installed,
ing safety in the workplace.
mance data and ensure that the products we and to offer application recommendations and
manufacture are not only of the finest quality, but trouble-shooting tips.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE WARNING:

Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your
specific application should not be undertaken without independent study
and evaluation for suitability. For specific application recommendations
consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper sealing products could
result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from
field testing, customer field reports and/or in-house testing.
While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we
assume no responsibility for errors. Specifications subject to change
without notice. This edition cancels all previous issues. Subject to
change without notice.
GARLOCK is a registered trademark for packings, seals, gaskets, and
other products of Garlock.
© Garlock Inc 2006. All rights reserved worldwide.

Other Garlock facilities are located in:

Columbia, SC, USA Houston, TX, USA Sydney, Australia
[Link] Phone 1.803.783.1880 Phone 1.281.459.7200 Phone 61.2.9793.2511
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Garlock Sealing Technologies São Paulo, Brazil Sherbrooke, Canada W. Yorkshire, England
1666 Division Street Phone 55.11.4127.9935 Phone 1.819.563.8080 Phone 44.1422.313600
Palmyra, New York 14522 USA Fax 55.11.4343.5871 Fax 1.819-563.5620 Fax 44.1422.313601
1-315-597-4811 Saint-Étienne, France Neuss, Germany Mexico City, Mexico
1-800-448-6688 Phone 33.4.7743.5100 Phone 49.2131.3490 Phone 52.555.567.7011
Fax: 1-800-543-0598 Fax 33.4.7743.5151 Fax 49.2131.349.222 Fax 52.555.368.0418
1-315-597-3173 Singapore Shanghai Dubai, UAE
Phone 65.6285.9322 Phone 86.021.62789702 Phone 971.4.8833652
Garlock Sealing Technologies is
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Fax 65.6284.5843 Fax 86.021.62787826 Fax 971.4.8833682
an EnPro Industries company.

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