Gland

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002582",
  "term": "Gland",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mechanical seal assembly used to prevent leakage of fluid or gas along a rotating or reciprocating shaft, or through a valve stem. It consists of a housing, packing material, and a follower that compresses the packing against the shaft or stem. Glands are found in pumps, valves, and other fluid handling equipment.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stopfbuchse",
    "es": "prensaestopas",
    "fr": "presse-étoupe"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gland/"
}