Hutton, Frederick Remsen, 1853-1918 · New York, J. Wiley & sons; London, Chapman & Hall, limited · leaf 363
Fig. 245. with high heats. Oxidation and abrasion of the fibre underpressure and heat and a hardening of the rubber under heatmake it necessary to renew the packings frequently, and theyhave but a relatively short life of entire tightness. Thistrouble is particularly present in vertical engines… … Fig. 246.tion, the rod will draw water out with it past the packing bya sort of capillary action. Combinations of asbestos-fibre, CYLINDER, PISTON, AND PISTON-ROD. 309 which is not affected by heat, have given great satisfaction instuffing-boxes, but exceeding care must be used, both inmanufacture…
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