WL Gore”sGORE GFO packing fiber from the Sealant Technology Group is ahigh-performance composite material designed and engineeredspecifically for use as a compression packing for sealing shafts onhigh-speed pumps, mixers, agitators, and any other equipment withrotating or reciprocating shafts. The packing fiber doesn’t get hard orbrittle, thus minimizing shaft wear. Its lubricity and high thermalconductivity keep it cool-running, even after extended periods ofcontinuous use. Gore has certified a select group of packing braiders,allowing users to be sure they are getting genuine 100% GFO packingfiber by looking for the name printed right on the packing.