stuffing box in English
noun
1
a casing in which material such as greased wool is compressed around a shaft or axle to form a seal against gas or liquid, used for instance where the propeller shaft of a boat passes through the hull.
Check the engine shaft and rudder stuffing boxes for steady leaks and looseness.
noun
packing box
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1. Self-aligning stuffing-box
2. Stuffing box is deep, assuring long packing life.
3. Stuffing box is integral with agitator housing for positive alignment of shaft.
4. Crinkled Graphite Tape with PSA can be used as form-in-place gasket, valve stem packing, pump stuffing box packing, thread seal, or other irregular shaped seal/gasket