{"product_id":"western-pacific-trading-tefpack-packing-1-4-x-22-10032","title":"Western Pacific Trading Tefpack Synthetic Shaft  Packing 1\/4\" x 22\" #10032","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWestern Pacific Trading 10032 Prop Shaft Seals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1\/4\" cross-section, the Western Pacific Trading 10032 Tefpack Synthetic Shaft Packing covers the smallest stuffing box sizes found on compact inboard-powered boats, small sailboats, and certain vintage applications. The coil measures 1\/4\" in cross-section x 22\" in length, which is more than enough to fully repack a stuffing box and have material left for the next service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTefpack is a PTFE-based synthetic packing, and the 1\/4\" size carries all the same performance advantages as the larger sizes in the lineup. PTFE does not absorb water, does not swell under compression, and does not harden or crack over time. It runs with less friction against the shaft than traditional flax, which keeps heat down at the stuffing box and reduces wear on both the packing and the shaft surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation follows the same process as any stuffing box packing: cut rings at a 45-degree angle for a clean joint, stagger each ring joint 90 degrees from the previous one, and compress evenly with the packing nut. A slight weep during initial break-in is normal. Once Tefpack is seated, it holds its compression well and requires minimal follow-up adjustment compared to flax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern Pacific Trading part number: 10032\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTefpack PTFE synthetic shaft packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 1\/4\" cross-section x 22\" length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits standard 1\/4\" stuffing boxes; suited for smaller inboard and compact sailboat applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE construction runs cooler and lasts longer than flax packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to swelling, hardening, and water absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut rings at 45 degrees and stagger joints 90 degrees for best seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNormalized SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e 10032\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Pacific Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565451034929,"sku":"WPT-10032","price":10.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7184\/8291\/files\/WPT-10037.jpg?v=1785684376","url":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicemarine.com\/products\/western-pacific-trading-tefpack-packing-1-4-x-22-10032","provider":"First Choice Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}