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New material for use with EALs
With the introduction of regulations such as the US Environmental Protection Agencys Vessel General Permit
(VGP) requiring vessels to use Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs), it is essential to develop a clear
understanding of the effect on seals and components of switching to such lubricants. A major result of this
project is the launch of Bi-O-Lion - a new elastomer compound specifically designed for marine propulsion
applications where EALs are in use.
Our products are globally recognised by marine engineers for their quality and reliability - a position the
James Walker name and Lion logo have fostered in the marine industry since the 1880s.
Today we manufacture and supply a highly diverse range of fluid sealing items and other specialised products to
the world's commercial and naval fleets, as well as to shipyards and OEMs. For customers' convenience, we
maintain a library of charts that give details of James Walker items against OEM part numbers for numerous
separators, compressors and diesels.
We also work closely with design engineers of marine equipment to develop sealing products that can be used
with confidence in all areas of maritime activity - and have a distribution network that covers virtually every major
port across the world.
Relevant products and services include...
Flange Gaskets and Sheet Jointings
Metallic Gaskets
Gland Packings
Tank Lid Seals
Radial Lip Seals
Expansion Joints and Bellows
Pipe Support Products
Safety Flooring Products
Refurbishment of Mechanical Seals
High Performance Sealing for all Marine Applications Guide
Metallic Gaskets
Metakamm Kammprofile and Metaflex spiral wound gaskets are widely used on
marine pressure vessels and pipelines where the the temperature, pressure, flow rates
or vibration are beyond the capability of conventional jointing materials. They are well
proven on steam, hydraulic and heat exhanger plant.
Compression Packings
Our extensive range of compression packings covers every marine gland-sealing duty
- from centrifugal and reciprocating pumps and valves to rudder posts and stern
glands. As well as highly-advanced synthetic fibre packings such as our Fluograf and
Liongraf grades for pump duties, and Supagraf RibbonPak M for steam valve service,
we also manufacture a more traditional marine packing in Ramiex.