Sunday, 19 May 2024, 6:37 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Suction-feed GunA spray gun that has the paint container connected directly below it. Air flowing across the air cap creates a vacuum and, thus, draws the paint up from the container via a metal tube. |
SumpLower part of an engine or gearbox usually containing lubrication oil. |
Sun WheelCentral gear wheel of an epicyclic gear train or differential. |
SunroofA fixed or operable (venting or sliding) opening in an automobile roof which allows light and/or fresh air to enter the passenger compartment. Sunroofs may be manually operated or motor driven, and are available in many shapes, sizes and styles. |
SuperchargerA mechanical air pump driven from the crankshaft and used to boost the intake air charge for an engine. |
SuperviseTo direct, manage, or oversee; to be in charge. |
Supplied-Air RespiratorA respirator that provides safe breathing air to a painter while working with paints. The air supply provides not only breathing air but positive pressure on the edges of the mask to eliminate any contaminants from the outside air. |
SuppressorAn electrical device fitted in parallel with a circuit to reduce the emission of electromagnetic waves at radio frequencies. |
Surface plateA flat metal plate for gauging the accuracy of a plane surface in precision metalworking |
SurfacerA heavily-pigmented foundation coating designed to be applied to a substrate for the purpose of smoothing or uniforming the surface for the subsequent coats of paint. Usually sanding is required, although non-sand variations are available. |