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 5985-01-451-4309
NSN 5965-00-665-2156
NSN 5975-00-231-2985
NSN 2925-01-612-0405
NSN 5990-01-395-4194
NSN 6135-01-517-5058
NSN 5950-01-501-6175
NSN 5905-01-034-2971
NSN 5999-01-396-9380
NSN 6320-00-004-9158
NSN 6240-00-681-2795
NSN 7035-00-213-6413