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 5920-00-824-0234
NSN 6220-00-419-0635
NSN 5935-00-511-1206
NSN 5935-01-600-3326
NSN 6620-01-127-0049
NSN 6240-00-071-1280
NSN 5965-01-631-2722
NSN 5975-01-359-1590
NSN 5935-00-185-7836
NSN 6240-01-417-2976
NSN 5985-01-055-4890
NSN 6610-01-353-3255