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2. O-ring - Wikipedia

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   Typical O-ring and application. An O-ring, also known as a packing or a toric joint, is a mechanical gasket in the shape of a torus; it is a loop of elastomer with a round cross-section, designed to be seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two or more parts, forming a seal at the interface.

3. Stuffing box - Wikipedia

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   In a common type of stuffing box, rings of braided fiber, known as shaft packing or gland packing, form a seal between the shaft and the stuffing box. A traditional variety of shaft packing comprises a square cross-section rope made of flax or hemp impregnated with wax and lubricants. A turn of the adjusting nut compresses the shaft packing.

4. End-face mechanical seal - Wikipedia

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   One group of parts is connected to the rotating shaft and the other to the machine's case. The spring keeps the elements tight against each other, maintaining the seal and allowing for wear. In mechanical engineering , an end-face mechanical seal (often shortened to mechanical seal ) is a type of seal used in rotating equipment, such as pumps ...

5. Plumbing fixture - Wikipedia

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   The most common plumbing fixtures are: Bathtubs; Bidets; Channel drains; Drinking fountains; Showers; Sinks; Tap (connections for water hoses) . Tapware - an industry term for that sub-category of plumbing fixtures consisting of tap valves, also called water taps (British English) or faucets (American English), and their accessories, such as water spouts and shower heads.

6. Coast Guard suspends search for 4 missing boaters who went ...

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   The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for four missing boaters near Bodega Bay in California around 6:30 p.m. Sunday following a rescue mission that lasted approximately 57 hours. “The ...

7. Man charged with bomb hoax over incident at U.S. embassy in ...

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   LONDON (Reuters) -A man has been charged with a bomb hoax after an incident outside the United States Embassy in London last week, British police said on Monday. Daniel Parmenter, 43, who has been ...