Western Pacific Trading 10056 Flax Packing 1/2" x 8' Spool

The Western Pacific Trading 10056 is a premium flax packing material designed for marine and industrial sealing applications. This traditional braided flax packing provides reliable sealing for shaft packing systems and leaky stuffing boxes on boats, pumps, and rotating equipment.

Key Features:

• 1/2 inch square cross-section for versatile fitting applications
• 8-foot length spool provides ample material for multiple repairs or installations
• Natural flax fiber construction offers excellent lubricity and conformability
• Ideal for use in propeller shaft stuffing boxes and rudder packing glands
• Works with both fresh and salt water applications
• Traditional packing material preferred for classic boat restoration

Flax packing remains a popular choice for marine shaft sealing due to its natural wax content, which provides self-lubrication, and its ability to swell when wet for improved sealing. This packing is designed to be installed in the stuffing box with a small amount of controlled dripping to maintain lubrication and prevent overheating.