When purchasing marine tank lid packing or braided sealing products, please make sure you are buying genuine British-made Pilot® products from Beldam Crossley.
Beldam Crossley is the original British manufacturer, design authority and rights holder for the Pilot® Lidpack® product range,
including Pilot® Lidpack® 3800 and Pilot® Lidpack® 3801L.
The trade name Pilot® belongs to Beldam Crossley in relation to braided packing products. It must not be used by unauthorised manufacturers, sellers or online listings to describe, promote or pass off imitation braided packing products as genuine Beldam Crossley products.
Pilot® Lidpack® is manufactured by Beldam Crossley in Britain and supplied either directly by us or through a small number of carefully selected, approved distribution partners. We do not authorise any third-party manufacturers to copy, reproduce, relabel or present imitation products as Pilot® Lidpack® or as any other Pilot® braided packing product.
If you are buying Lidpack® or any Pilot® braided packing product, the safest route is simple:
Come directly to Beldam Crossley first.
We can confirm the correct product, the correct size, the correct IMPA reference, and whether your supplier is approved.
Check the IMPA code — but check the source too
Pilot® Lidpack® is recognised in marine procurement channels under established IMPA references, including:
• IMPA 810721 — Pilot Lidpack® 3800 square 20 x 20 mm
• IMPA 810724 — Pilot Lidpack® 3800 square 38 x 38 mm
• IMPA 810725 — Pilot Lidpack® 3800 square 40 x 40 mm
• IMPA 810726 — Pilot Lidpack® 3800 rectangular 20 x 15 mm
• IMPA 810727 — Pilot Lidpack® 3800 rectangular 30 x 20 mm
• IMPA 810728 — Pilot Lidpack® 3800 rectangular 35 x 25 mm
An IMPA code helps buyers identify the correct item, but it does not guarantee that every online listing is genuine, approved or traceable.
If a supplier is using the Pilot® name, Pilot® Lidpack® name, IMPA codes, product references, DNV wording, Lloyd’s-related wording or marine approval language, please verify that the product is being supplied by Beldam Crossley or an approved distributor.
Why this matters
Marine tank lid packing is not a generic consumable. It is a critical sealing product used in demanding vessel environments, including chemical tankers, product tankers and cargo tank hatch applications.
Genuine Pilot® Lidpack® is manufactured under controlled UK processes and supported by technical data, batch traceability and relevant marine approval documentation, including DNV certification where applicable.
Unverified imitation products may look similar online, but they may not offer the same:
• Material construction
• Compression recovery
• Chemical compatibility
• Seal integrity
• Batch traceability
• Certification support
• Product lifespan
• Technical backing
• Vessel audit confidence
• Long-term performance at sea
The consequences of using an imitation or unverified product can be serious: leakage, premature failure, cargo contamination, inspection issues, downtime, replacement costs and unnecessary risk for shipowners, operators, managers and suppliers.
A clear warning on imitation products
We are aware of online listings and unauthorised sellers using the Pilot® name, Pilot® Lidpack® name, product references and technical descriptions without permission.
Beldam Crossley does not authorise any unauthorised overseas manufacturer, reseller or online marketplace seller to manufacture, relabel, market or represent imitation braided packing products as Pilot® products, or imitation marine tank lid packing as Pilot® Lidpack®.
Any business using our trade names, trademarks, descriptions, approval references or technical identity in a misleading way may be infringing Beldam Crossley’s intellectual property rights and creating risk for marine buyers.
Before you buy, check with us
If you are unsure whether a product is genuine, or whether a supplier is approved, please contact Beldam Crossley directly.
We can help you confirm:
• The correct Pilot® Lidpack® product
• The correct Pilot® braided packing product
• The correct IMPA reference
• The correct product size
• The correct approval documentation
• Whether your supplier is authorised
• Whether the product is suitable for your vessel or application
Do not rely on a low-cost online listing alone.
For genuine British-made Pilot® Lidpack® and Pilot® braided packing products, come directly to Beldam Crossley.
Pilot® Lidpack® — British-made. Approved. Traceable. Proven at sea.
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