Thursday, 25 April 2024, 3:16 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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FlakeA decorative pigment consisting of flat particles. Usually mica, aluminium or other bright metals, providing special colour effects to the final paint finish. |
Flake OrientationThe appearance of the metallic particles in a paint film during and after drying or curing. Selection of the correct flakes in the colour mixing formula and proper application will lead to good flake orientation and thus to good colour match and appearance. |
FlakingA serious paint defect characterised by the paint film lifting and eventually falling off of the substrate. |
Flame PlugCold start device fitted in the inlet manifold on some direct injection diesel engines. |
Flame TrapIncorporated into the air cleaner unit to prevent the spread of fire caused by fuel igniting in the carburettor if blow back occurs. |
FlangeFlat face to flat face butted fitting. Method used to secure exhaust system. |
Flange BoltsBolts that secure a flat face to flat face butted fitting. |
Flange FittingFlat face to flat face butted fitting. Method used to secure exhaust system. |
Flare JointA method of connecting pipes, particularly steel brake pipes, where the end of the pipe is deformed to give a concave or convex flare which is secured with a union nut. |
Flash RustingA surface rust occurring from improper cleaning or exposing bare metal to the air and moisture for too long of a period. |