Garlock Blue-Gard 3400 User Manual

BLUE-GARD® Style 3400

Min. Temperature:

-100 (°F)

Max. Temperature:

700 (°F)

Continuous Max:

400 (°F)

Max Pressure:

1,200 (PSI)

Maximum PxT 1/16:

350,000 (°F x PSIG)

Maximum PxT 1/8:

250,000 (°F x PSIG)

The BLUE-GARD® line offers a variety of elastomers to excel in a wide range of services.

Style 3400

Aramid fibers with a SBR binder.

BENEFITS

Excellent Sealability

 Unique blend of aramid fibers, fillers and a SBR rubber binder provides improved torque retention and drastically lowered emissions levels

Cost savings

 Cuts operational costs through reduced:- Waste- Waste- Maintenance- Stocked inventory- Fluid loss- Energy consumption

MEDIA

 Water
 Saturated steam*
 Inert gases

*These styles are not preferred choices for steam service, but are successful when adequately compressed. Minimum recommended assembly stress =
4,800psi. Preferred assembly stress = 6,000-10,000psi. Gasket thickness of 1/16" strongly preferred. Retorque the bolts/studs prior to pressurizing the
assembly. For saturated steam above 150psig or superheated steam, consult Garlock Engineering.

SPECIFICATIONS: