Part Number
Definition:
ANY MATERIAL SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO RESIST DETERIORATION FROM THE ACTION OF HEAT, GAS, CHEMICALS OR LIQUIDS AND USED TO CREATE A TIGHT SEAL. IT IS SUPPLIED IN LOOSE FORM OR IN COILS, SPIRALS, SPOOLS OR CUT LENGTHS, USUALLY HAVING A SQUARE OR ROUND CROSS SECTION. FOR RUBBER ITEMS HAVING A ROUND CROSS SECTION, SEE RUBBER ROUND SECTION. EXCLUDES ROPE, ASBESTOS; CALKING COTTON; AND CALKING LEAD. SEE ALSO PACKING, PREFORMED; AND OAKUM.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 03950 | NAVAL INVENTORY CONTROL POINT MECHAN |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRTL | CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION | ZZZY |
| ZZZY | REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS | CLEANED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-P-52211 |