A circular shaped item with an aperture manufactured to predetermined dimensions and designed for use as a seal in stuffing boxes, packing nuts, and the like. It may be (1) any nonmetallic molded or formed ring (except solid (without joint) rings having a square or rectangular cross section); or (2) any shredded metal or metal foil type metallic or semimetallic rings. Excludes felt items but includes multimaterial items in which one of the materials is felt. For solid (without joints) nonmetallic items with a square or rectangular cross section, see washer (as modified) and gasket. For rubber items specifically designed for weather-proofing doors, windows, chests, and the like see seal, nonmetallic angle; seal, nonmetallic channel; and seal, nonmetallic, special shaped section. For circular (with aperature) nonmetallic items with a solid round cross-section see o-ring. Excludes cup, compression; gasket; washer (as modified); and felt, mechanical, preformed.
Classification: Gaskets,washers & other seals
NSN 4140-01-501-7623
NSN 5960-01-234-9107
NSN 5996-01-017-1309
NSN 7035-00-517-8232
NSN 5835-01-535-0948
NSN 5965-00-153-5216
NSN 5996-01-286-4935
NSN 5990-01-147-8097
NSN 5999-01-281-6993
NSN 5835-01-013-8797
NSN 5915-00-177-7125
NSN 6135-01-070-3865