Packing Nut (Noun)
Meaning
A nut used to tighten a stuffing box.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The packing nut was loosened to inspect the condition of the gland packing in the stuffing box.
- Tightening the packing nut was a delicate process to avoid damaging the surrounding components.
- He struggled to loosen the corroded packing nut on the old pump's stuffing box.
- To prevent leaks, the packing nut must be tightened in a star pattern to evenly compress the gland packing.
- After replacing the worn-out gland packing, the packing nut was securely tightened to prevent any leaks.