Part Number
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Item Name:
OAKUM
Definition:
A LOOSE FIBROUS MATERIAL MADE FROM HEMP (LINE, TOW OR BENARES SUNN) OR JUTE FIBER, TREATED OR UNTREATED WITH OIL OR PINE TAR, USED FOR STOPPING LEAKS AND CAULKING SEAMS.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 81348 | FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED B |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TEXT | GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION | CONDITION DATA,LOOSE TWISTED ROPE,OILED TYPE |
| TEXT | GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION | CONDITION DATA,LOOSE TWISTED ROPE,OILED TYPE |
| ZZZT | NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA | 3 TYPE |