Packing Box (Noun)
Meaning 1
A large crate in which goods are packed for shipment or storage.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A small chamber in which packing is compressed around a reciprocating shaft or piston to form a seal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The piston is moved through a packing box, compressing the packing around it to seal any leaks.
- To achieve an efficient seal, a suitable packing material is compressed in the packing box.
- Over time, the packing in the packing box wears down, allowing fluids to escape past the seal.
- During regular maintenance, the old packing material is replaced with new packing in the packing box.
- To form a secure seal, a hydraulic ram pushes the piston through a tight-fitting packing box.