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 5996-01-643-2523
NSN 5835-00-912-5656
NSN 5975-01-393-7463
NSN 5998-00-395-2692
NSN 5999-01-106-3808
NSN 6320-00-036-3688
NSN 6145-01-189-3870
NSN 5985-00-424-5788
NSN 6220-01-141-4457
NSN 5935-01-382-6074
NSN 4140-01-549-9316
NSN 5965-01-463-8176