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 5895-01-041-5874
NSN 5855-01-250-2421
NSN 5990-01-168-6797
NSN 6220-01-478-2886
NSN 6650-00-164-7480
NSN 6610-00-922-6770
NSN 5930-00-833-7689
NSN 6135-01-168-2944
NSN 6145-01-074-2200
NSN 6645-01-284-3598
NSN 6145-01-250-6825
NSN 2925-01-327-3069