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 5855-00-832-9341
NSN 5925-01-537-1140
NSN 5975-01-327-3296
NSN 6130-00-372-4322
NSN 4140-00-045-4586
NSN 7035-01-496-5896
NSN 5990-01-082-3807
NSN 5965-01-616-4144
NSN 5935-01-613-5009
NSN 6135-01-313-8323
NSN 5930-01-073-5406
NSN 7035-00-549-2722