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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.

Synonyms

  • Stuffing Nut

Hypernyms

  • Nut
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