Thursday, 2 May 2024, 4:13 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Schrader ValveA spring loaded valve for retaining the pressure in a tyre and to allow for tyre inflation. Fitted into the rim of a wheel either as a separate valve for tubeless tyres or as part of the tube for tubed tyres. |
SciaticaNeuralgia of the hip and thigh. |
ScopeShort for oscilloscope - Test equipment with a screen that can display electrical signals. |
Scraper RingPiston ring that controls amount of oil on cylinder wall. |
Screw ThreadA method of increasing force. |
Scrub RadiusEffect on the tyre of steering turn. |
ScuffingA rubbing wear due to lack of lubrication or incorrect alignment. Examples are cylinder scoring and tyre tread wear on one side of a tyre only. |
SealOil, water or gas tight join. |
Seal LandThe area on shafts that an oil seal lip seals against. |
SealantA liquid material that is used with or, in place of, a gasket to give a gas or liquid seal. Sealants can be either fully setting and go hard after application or non-setting which remain flexible in use. The correct type of sealant should be selected. |