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 6150-01-080-4080
NSN 5920-00-201-4914
NSN 6130-00-883-3414
NSN 6620-00-421-7509
NSN 5945-01-461-2401
NSN 5999-00-290-5898
NSN 6240-01-141-3625
NSN 6145-01-543-1491
NSN 5920-00-490-1226
NSN 5920-01-494-4117
NSN 7035-01-322-8180
NSN 4140-01-179-4507