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Who supplies graphite gland packing in Banjul, Gambia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a graphite gland packing manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Banjul. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Banjul in about 25–40 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Braided graphite and PTFE gland packing ropes for pump and valve stuffing boxes.
Why Banjul needs graphite gland packing
The capital and only seaport. Gaskets and gland packing are replaced whenever a flange is opened or a pump is overhauled, so plants buy them by the hundred before every shutdown.
The Gambia is a small river economy exporting groundnuts and relying on tourism and re-export trade through Banjul.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Banjul
Ports, shipyards and fisheries in Banjul use copper-nickel and stainless piping, marine pumps, seals and welding consumables that must resist seawater corrosion.
In Banjul, shipyards and port operators buy graphite gland packing from us mainly for pumps and valves and pipeline flanges.
Who buys graphite gland packing: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Pumps and valves · Pipeline flanges · Heat exchangers · Hydraulic cylinders · Gearboxes and motors · Refinery and chemical plants.
Delivery of graphite gland packing to Banjul
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to BanjulIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at BanjulBanjul is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Banjul
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Gambia working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (GMD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing graphite gland packing into Banjul: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Banjul, Gambia — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Gambia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +220 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | dalasi (GMD); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Banjul
- Marine, ports & fisheriesBuys graphite gland packing: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
Graphite Gland Packing specifications for Banjul
Typical specification range for seals, gaskets & gland packing; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Gambia's import requirements.
| Elastomers | NBR, FKM (Viton), EPDM, silicone, neoprene |
|---|---|
| Packing materials | Graphite, PTFE, aramid, ramie, graphite-PTFE hybrid |
| Gasket types | Spiral wound, ring joint, kammprofile, CAF, PTFE, rubber |
| Temperature range | −200 °C to +650 °C depending on material |
Standards: ASME B16.20, ASME B16.21, ISO 3601, DIN 3760 or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow ECOWAS rules.