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 6135-00-660-8654
NSN 5895-01-100-4638
NSN 5960-01-248-2364
NSN 6650-01-653-2556
NSN 5935-00-914-9006
NSN 5998-01-361-0159
NSN 5990-00-011-2994
NSN 6130-01-007-0762
NSN 6105-01-340-1968
NSN 5960-01-142-1995
NSN 6220-01-241-4625
NSN 6645-01-510-3496