AMPS

Maximize Performance with AMPS™ Active Loading Technology

Chesterton AMPS™ (Automatic Mechanical Packing System) unit automatically keeps a constant force on the braided packing rings at all times, so your essential piece of rotating equipment remains in service. This process, known as Active Loading, maintains a uniform and consistent load that eliminates the need for manual packing adjustments, maximizes performance, and increases packing life.

The AMPS System consists of two components that work together to automatically and efficiently seal braided packing in packed rotating equipment.

AMPS Unit:

Dual piston actuators

Attaches to existing stuffing box glands and bolts

Provides constant energizing force to packing rings

Control Unit:

Single-point adjustment of pressure regulator

Mounted remotely at a convenient and safe location

Powered by compressed air or bottled gases

Technical Data

Actuator Travel range: 7.92mm to 50.8mm

Actuator Stud Range: 8mm – 36mm

Regulator pressure range: 0.4 to 17.2 Bar

Maximum Temperature of actuator: 204C

Minimum Temperature of actuator: -26C

Maximum pneumatic pressure: 20.6 bar