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 2925-01-350-0200
NSN 5935-01-121-9037
NSN 5975-00-857-9127
NSN 5960-00-446-5040
NSN 5999-01-384-3260
NSN 5925-01-091-4577
NSN 4140-01-656-8267
NSN 5990-01-448-2751
NSN 5950-01-080-3620
NSN 5895-01-023-6150
NSN 6685-01-012-5064
NSN 6685-01-649-9162