Part Number
Definition:
A CIRCULAR SHAPED ITEM DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED IN A SPECIALLY PREPARED GROOVE OR COUNTERBORE TO PROVIDE A LOW PRESSURE SEAL. IT MAY BE SUPPLIED IN VARIOUS CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPES AND IS CUT THROUGH AT ONE POINT TO ALLOW FOR INSTALLATION AND FITTING. EXCLUDES ITEMS WHOSE PRIMARY FUNCTION IS TO PROVIDE SEALING, WIPING, OR WEARING SURFACE CAPABILITIES FOR PISTON CONFIGURATIONS. SEE ALSO RING, PISTON AND RING, WIPER.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| K0256 | CLYDE PUMPS LTD |
Federal Supply Class
Title
PACKING AND GASKET MATERIALS
Inclusions:
INCLUDES GENERAL PURPOSE OIL GREASE, AIR, LIQUID, GAS, AND CHEMICAL SEALS; OAKUM; PREFABRICATED GASKETS AND SEALS DESIGNED FOR A SINGLE SPECIFIC APPLICATION.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES O-RINGS (FSC 5331); BULK MATERIAL ITEMS, SUCH AS; RUBBER, CORK, AND ASBESTOS SHEETS AND STRIPS (FSG 93); LIQUID GASKET MATERIALS (RTV, PERMATEX, ETC.) (FSG 80); RFI AND EMI SEALS AND GASKETS (FSC 5999), AND ALL SEAL RETAINERS.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| MATT | MATERIAL | STEEL OVERALL |
| MATT | MATERIAL | STEEL OVERALL |
| MDCL | MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION | ASTM A473-73 TYPE 302B ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |