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 6130-01-380-9799
NSN 4140-01-251-3991
NSN 5945-01-487-2023
NSN 5960-01-462-1864
NSN 5930-01-302-2400
NSN 5835-01-303-6563
NSN 5920-01-398-1626
NSN 5895-00-518-1593
NSN 6135-01-101-5039
NSN 5935-01-191-6459
NSN 5996-00-221-5897
NSN 5935-00-171-1801