Universal Seal Cage Lantern Ring 1/2 x 48 Width 1 Flexible PTFE Lantern Ring Material

Description:

The Universal Seal Cage Lantern Ring 1/2" × 48" with a 1" width is a flexible PTFE sealing component designed to replace traditional machined lantern rings in pumps, valves, and rotating equipment. Manufactured from virgin PTFE, it provides a lubrication and flushing path within the stuffing box to extend packing life and reduce shaft wear. Maintenance personnel, OEMs, and pump service technicians commonly use this universal seal cage for replacement, preventive maintenance, and on-site fabrication of custom lantern rings.

Applications:

The Universal Seal Cage Lantern Ring 1/2" × 48" with a 1" width is commonly installed between packing rings in centrifugal pumps, mixers, agitators, and other rotating equipment where flush water or lubrication is introduced into the stuffing box. The 1/2-inch cross-section, 48-inch length, and 1-inch width allow technicians to cut custom-sized lantern rings on-site, reducing inventory requirements and simplifying maintenance in industrial processing, chemical plants, water treatment facilities, and power generation applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): Universal Seal Cage Lantern Ring 1/2" × 48" × 1"
• Brand: Universal Seal Cage
• Product Type: Flexible PTFE Lantern Ring Material
• Cross Section: 1/2 in.
• Width: 1 in.
• Length: 48 in.
• Material: 100% Virgin PTFE
• Function: Provides flush water and lubrication passage within packed stuffing boxes
• Designed for pumps, valves, mixers, and rotating equipment
• OEM replacement component
• Supports sealing, packing lubrication, and shaft protection applications
• Industrial-grade construction for continuous-duty service
• Intended for maintenance, retrofit, and equipment repair applications

Common Replacements:

• Garlock Style 1004 Lantern Ring Coil 0.500" × 1.000" × 48" (P/N 49104-9033)
• SEPCO LR-1/2X1 Flexible PTFE Lantern Ring 1/2" × 1" × 48"
• Flexfit Plastics Universal PTFE Lantern Ring 1/2" × 1" × 48"