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2. Closure (container) - Wikipedia

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   A closure may be a cap, cover, lid, plug, liner, or the like. [1] The part of the container to which the closure is applied is called the finish. [2] Other types of containers such as boxes and drums may also have closures but are not discussed in this article. Many containers and packages require a means of closing, which can be a separate ...

3. Stuffing box - Wikipedia

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   The stuffing box prevents water from entering the boat's hull. In many small fiberglass boats, for example, the stuffing box is mounted inboard near the point the shaft exits the hull. The "box" is a cylindrical assembly, typically of bronze, comprising a sleeve threaded on one end to accept adjusting and locking nuts.

4. Food storage container - Wikipedia

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   There are many makers of plastic boxes some such as Tupperware and Lock & Lock are known throughout much of the developed world. Metal containers Longer-term storage or storage of items needing a higher degree of protection from the elements may use sheet metal .

5. Manhole cover - Wikipedia

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   A manhole cover is a removable plate forming the lid over the opening of a manhole, an opening large enough for a person to pass through that is used as an access point for an underground vault or pipe. It is designed to prevent anyone or anything from falling in, and to keep out unauthorized persons and material.

6. Silicone - Wikipedia

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   It hardens at room temperature and it is adhesive to various substances including glass and aluminum. [25] Oogoo is an inexpensive silicone clay, which can be used as a substitute for Sugru. [26] In making aquariums, manufacturers now commonly use 100% silicone sealant to join glass plates. Glass joints made with silicone sealant can withstand ...

7. Piping and plumbing fitting - Wikipedia

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   Non-metallic (includes acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), and toughened glass; polybutylene has also been used, but is now banned in North America because of poor reliability)