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 6240-01-201-4314
NSN 6240-01-138-6453
NSN 6130-01-474-8638
NSN 6145-00-299-7757
NSN 5998-01-346-1362
NSN 5950-01-219-0888
NSN 5910-01-444-5105
NSN 5915-01-067-2301
NSN 5855-00-281-3843
NSN 6145-00-269-4271
NSN 4140-00-554-4050
NSN 6610-01-439-5447