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 5905-01-250-3182
NSN 5910-00-156-7293
NSN 5910-01-629-3999
NSN 6105-01-222-9000
NSN 5920-01-336-7229
NSN 5930-01-074-9689
NSN 5996-00-400-4433
NSN 5960-01-409-1917
NSN 6620-01-437-3146
NSN 5925-01-044-5508
NSN 6240-00-196-4518
NSN 5835-01-632-6627